Komen Southeast Wisconsin Events

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Whether you are a golfer, a bowler, a chef or a runner, you can contribute to the fight against breast cancer 365 days a year. By participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® or another Komen event, you become part of a grassroots network that has changed the way the world talks about and treats breast cancer. You can make a difference as you celebrate survivorship, honor those who have lost their battle, and most importantly, raise funds and awareness for the fight against this life-threatening disease. There are many different ways to support Komen's mission.

There are many different ways to support Komen's mission

 We offer a variety of events, from bowling to cooking to golfing and driving, in an effort to raise money for and awareness of our battle against breast cancer. There are opportunities to join the fight where you live, work and play.

Current and Upcoming Events and Offers

 Racquet for the Cure

The fifth annual Racquet for the Cure women’s racquetball tournament will take place on Saturday, October 2nd at the Wisconsin Athletic Club in West     Allis.  For tournament info or for an entry form, please contact Jamie Defouw at jdefouw@thewac.com.  To see photos of past events, please visit www.gmracquetforthecure.org.  In their first four years, the Greater Milwaukee Racquet for the Cure has raised over $64,000 for the Komen Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate!

Melissa Etheridge

The Riverside will host the Melissa Etheridge Fearless Love Tour on Wednesday, August 11th.  One dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to the Komen Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate.  For tickets or more information, please visit www.pabsttheater.org. 

Bartolotta’s Restaurant Group

Bartolotta’s is partnering with the Komen Southeast Wisconsin Race for the Cure by offering registered Race participants the option of purchasing a box lunch item in advance for pickup on Race Day.  Please visit Bartolotta’s website at http://bartolottacatering.com/pier/komen-southeast-wisconsin-race-for-the-cure/ to purchase your lunch now!  For each box lunch purchased, Bartolotta’s will donate $1 to the Komen Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate.

GoodSearch.com

Start your online shopping here, at GoodSearch.com! Search for your favorite online store using GoodSearch’s search engine, and make sure to select Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate as your charity. Goodsearch makes a contribution when use their search site, and a percentage of virtually every purchase at more than 1,300 top stores (from Amazon to Staples) will go toward the organization of your choice as selected from the GoodSearch website.

Ongoing Events and Offers 
 

Passionately Pink for the Cure®

Passionately Pink for the Cure is a fundraising and awareness program. It’s a simple but effective way for groups around the country to show their support for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 

In just three years, Passionately Pink has raised more than $11 million to fund breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment programs, with more than $2.5 million going to participating Affiliates. We hope to raise $4.5 million in 2009 and have increased the Affiliates’ share to 75 percent of funds raised! 

Anyone can participate in Passionately Pink for the Cure! Groups pick a day (or days), anytime throughout the year, to wear pink and make a donation to Komen for the Cure. Recruit companies, religious or social groups, schools, clubs, friends and family to go Passionately Pink for the Cure® and have them register at http://www.passionatelypink.org/. 

Registered groups receive a participation kit that includes posters to promote their day, breast health information and Passionately Pink for the Cure pins for participants to wear to show their support for the cure.


Rally for the Cure®

Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program designed to spread awareness about breast health and breast cancer through volunteered organized golf, tennis and social events. In partnership with Condé Nast Publications, Rally empowers people to support the mission of Susan G. Komen for the Cure by spreading awareness in their community through an activity they are passionate about. Volunteer Ambassadors host and plan the events locally.  For more information, please visit the Rally for the Cure website.