Fundraise

IMAGINE THE IMPACT

Q:  Since the state program, Every Woman Counts no longer provides breast cancer screening for women age 40-49,  who will assist underserved women?
A:  Komen Central Valley will be the only source of outside funding available to provide eligible Fresno County residents with life-saving breast cancer screening.

Q:  How does a 5k Race and walk make a huge impact on the residents of Fresno County?
A:  Through the fundraising efforts of every participant.

You don’t need to be a fundraising expert to be successful at it – you just need the desire to stand up to breast cancer and make a difference.  Thanks to people like you, in 2008-2009 the Komen Central Valley Affiliate was able to fund $295,000 for education, screening and treatment services in Fresno County.  This year we’re aiming even higher!  If every Race participant raised an average of $100 over the registration fee, the Komen Central Valley Affiliate would raise an additional $66,390.  Together, we can save lives!

What is the 200 Challenge?

Last year we asked you to make an impact by donating $125 in addition to the $20 Race entry fee.  $125 could have paid for a life-saving ANALOG mammogram.  All major mammography facilities in Fresno and surrounding areas have upgraded to DIGITAL mammogram machines. The fee for screening with updated equipment and radiology charges have increased to $200.    Since the Every Woman Counts program will no longer provide breast cancer screening to women age 40-49, Komen Central Valley will be the only source of funding to ensure access to this state of the art screening.

When registering for Race, won't you consider an additional donation of $200 that could fund life-saving breast cancer screening?

 "$20 brings us to the start line--The Power of 10 Challenge brings us closer to the Cure"

How the Power of 10 Challenge Works

• It's simple; if each participant asks 10 people to donate at least $10 each, each Race participant will raise $100 above the $20 entry fee.

•  This year we will encourage all Race participants to rise to the challenge of raising additional funds over and above the $20 entry fee.

Steps to raise $100:

• Show your commitment and donate to yourself
• Ask spouse/parent/family members to match your donation
• Ask friends/co-workers
• Ask your boss for a company contribution

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Fundraising is easy with online fundraising tools! When you registered for the Race you automatically received your own fundraising website which can be personalized. Start now by logging in, and encouraging everyone you know to visit your site, see what you are doing in the fight against breast cancer and make a donation on your behalf. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Affiliate stays right here in the local community! The remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund research.

Every dollar makes an impact – thank you for everything you do!