SAN DIEGO, Calif. (February 10, 2011) For a woman diagnosed with breast cancer, it requires tremendous courage and strength to cross the threshold into survivorship. Then to take that courage and transform it into drive to raise awareness and funds for the cause to ensure other women have a fighting chance at survival is truly powerful. On Tuesday, February 22, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego and Hotel del Coronado present EAT PRAY SPA to honor the top 12 breast cancer survivors who were also the top fundraisers in 2010.
“We have amazing gratitude for their courage as a breast cancer survivor, but we also appreciate their efforts in becoming one of the top fundraisers for the 2010 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure,” said Laura Farmer Sherman, breast cancer survivor and founding executive director. “As many know, 75% of the funds raised will go to support breast health services for uninsured and under insured individuals in our community and 25% of the money will go to support important national research.”
Each of our 12 guests will have the opportunity to select from a menu of services to relax and receive a gift of appreciation.
The public can experience the Celebration of Life treatment, which is a lymphatic drainage treatment, at the Spa at the Del all year round. With each Celebration of Life purchased, the Spa at the Del gives back to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego. Lymphatic drainage helps to boost circulation and release toxins from the lymphatic system using very light pressure. No oils are used. You can get more information by visiting http://www.hoteldel.com/spa.aspx.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego
Since its inception in 1995, $8.5 million has been given to local organizations that provide breast cancer education, screening, diagnostics, treatment and patient support for the uninsured or underinsured in San Diego County. Seventy-five percent of every dollar raised through Affiliate-sponsored events stays right here in San Diego County to fund free diagnostic mammograms, treatment and services for uninsured and underinsured women and their families. The remaining 25 percent funds international breast cancer research. In fact, next to the U.S. government, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the largest funder of breast cancer research in the world. For more information, please visit www.komensandiego.org.
Did you know?
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
The most significant risk factors are being a female and getting older.
Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate.
Breast cancer typically strikes women during their most productive years, both professionally and personally.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in U.S. women ages 40-59.
Men can get breast cancer, too. One percent of breast cancer diagnosis will be in male patients.
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