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January 2010
Global Initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness in Egypt begins program planning and training.

December 2009
Course for the Cure™ participants in Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Romania and Ukraine submitted proposals for the 2010 Community Grant Projects cycle. Selected projects will be announced in spring of 2010.

November 2009
Susan G. Komen for the Cure responds to the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on breast cancer screening.
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October 2009
Images of breast cancer awareness month worldwide

New video of Costa Rica community grant project featured on YouTube channel:
 

Participant Profiles
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María de Lourdes Ruedas Hernández
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

“Step by step we are raising awareness about self-care”

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Photo of Alaa Ali Ahmed Qasem

Luminita Lupascu
CONSTANTA, ROMANIA

“Leadership is an overrated word. I prefer friendship or facilitator. I am trying to help with my experience, and to make a difference in the lives of others”

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Photo of Alaa Ali Ahmed Qasem

Alaa Ali Ahmed Qasem
ABU DHABI, UAE

“My vision is to build a large network of volunteers, doctors, specialists, hospitals, sponsors...who work all together for one purpose: Support and give hope to women with breast cancer and spread awareness...”

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Participant Adriana Perez Adriana Jannet Pérez Escobedo
MONTERREY, MEXICO

“We can generate the awareness that change can be made.”

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Global Initiative News
 
  • Casting a Bright Light on Breast Cancer Read More

    Watch the CNN Video from Egypt's Race for the Cure around the Great Pyramids of Giza
 
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  • Breast Cancer Survivor Urges Others to 'Simply Check'
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  • Komen Global Initiative participates in 'Half the Sky' Competition
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  • Global Initiative Participants Celebrate the Global Spirit of Survival
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