BIG BRA RANT by Lynn Julian AKA Cookie Cutter Girl, Pop Superhero

WICKED WEDNESDAY VIDEO!

"BIG BRA RANT" by Lynn Julian AKA Cookie Cutter Girl, Pop Superhero

This is my BRA RANT...What bugs me about bras, bra shopping, bra fittings, bra fitting specialists, modern boobs, fake breasts, Victoria's secret...and today's tits in general!  The music is also mine, "Other Girls Do" by Lynn Julian AKA Cookie Cutter Girl, Pop Superhero at PopSuperhero.com / CookieCutterGirl.com.

SEND YOUR IDEAS DIRECTLY TO PRESIDENT OBAMA via Change.gov "CITIZEN'S BRIEFING BOOK!" Forum for Political Activists to Speak Out Against Injustice

We wanted to tell you about a new feature on Change.gov which lets you bring your ideas directly to the President. It's called the Citizen's Briefing Book, and it's an online forum where you can share your ideas, and rate or offer comments on the ideas of others. The best-rated ones will rise to the top, and after the Inauguration, we'll print them out and gather them into a binder like the ones the President receives every day from experts and advisors. If you participate, your idea could be included in the Citizen's Briefing Book to be delivered to President Obama. Visit the Citizen's Briefing Book now and share your ideas: Throughout this Transition, a truly inspiring number of citizens have gotten involved. We hope that you remain involved through the Inauguration and beyond. Thank you, Valerie Valerie Jarrett Co-Chair Obama-Biden Transition Project

A Letter to 'Normals' from a Person With Chronic Pain... FIBROMYALGIA,POST CONCUSSIVE SYNDROME,MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME,NEUROPATHIC PAIN,DEPRESSION

FIBROMYALGIA,POST CONCUSSIVE SYNDROME,

MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME,NEUROPATHIC PAIN,

DEPRESSION... DEPRESSION... DEPRESSION.

There are SO MANY forms of "chronic pain,"
and so little research done on them.

We don't *really* understand chronic pain, and, 

unfortunately, neither do the doctors who treat us.

This is a REAL LETTER from a REAL PERSON 

who lives with daily, chronic pain, and it speaks volumns.

A Letter to 'Normals' from a Person With Chronic Pain

 

Having chronic pain means many things change, and a lot of them are invisible. Unlike having cancer or being hurt in an accident, most people do not understand even a little about chronic pain and its effects, and of those that think they know, many are actually misinformed.

In the spirit of informing those who wish to understand:  These are the things that I would like you to understand about me before you judge me.  Please understand that being sick doesn't mean I'm not still a human being. I have to spend most of my day in considerable pain and exhaustion, and if you visit, sometimes I probably don't seem like much fun to be with, but I'm still me, stuck inside this body. I still worry about work, my family, my friends, and most of the time, I'd still like to hear you talk about yours, too.

Please understand the difference between "happy" and "healthy". When you've got the flu, you probably feel miserable with it, but I've been sick for years. I can't be miserable all the time. In fact, I work hard at not being miserable. So, if you're talking to me and I sound happy, it means I'm happy. that's all. It doesn't mean that I'm not in a lot of pain, or extremely tired, or that I'm getting better, or any of those things. Please don't say, "Oh, you're sounding better!" or "But you look so healthy!" I am merely coping.  I am sounding happy and trying to look normal. If you want to comment on that, you're welcome.

Please understand that being able to stand up for ten minutes doesn't necessarily mean that I can stand up for twenty minutes, or an hour. Just because I managed to stand up for thirty minutes yesterday doesn't mean that I can do the same today. With a lot of diseases you're either paralyzed, or you can move. With this one, it gets more confusing everyday. It can be like a yo-yo. I never know from day to day, how I am going to feel when I wake up. In most cases, I never know from minute to minute. That is one of the hardest and most frustrating components of chronic pain.  Please repeat the above paragraph substituting, "sitting", "walking", "thinking", "concentrating", "being sociable" and so on, it applies to everything. That's what chronic pain does to you.

Please understand that chronic pain is variable. It's quite possible (for many, it's common) that one day I am able to walk to the park and back, while the next day I'll have trouble getting to the next room. Please don't attack me when I'm ill by saying, "But you did it before!" or "Oh, come on, I know you can do this!" If you want me to do something, then ask if I can. In a similar vein, I may need to cancel a previous commitment at the last minute. If this happens, please do not take it personally. If you are able, please try to always remember how very lucky you are, to be physically able to do all of the things that you can do.

Please understand that "getting out and doing things" does not make me feel better, and can often make me seriously worse. You don't know what I go through or how I suffer in my own private time.  Telling me that I need to exercise, or do some things to "get my mind off of it", may frustrate me to tears, and is not correct. if I was capable of doing some things any or all of the time, don't you know that I would? I am working with my doctors and I am doing what I am supposed to do. Another statement that hurts is, "You just need to push yourself more, try harder". Obviously, chronic pain can deal with the whole body, or be localized to specific areas. Sometimes participating in a single activity for a short or a long period of time can cause more damage and physical pain than you could ever imagine. Not to mention the recovery time, which can be intense. You can't always read it on my face or in my body language. Also, chronic pain may cause secondary depression (wouldn't you get depressed and down if you were hurting constantly for months or years?), but it is not created by depression.

Please understand that if I say I have to sit down,lie down, stay in bed, or take these pills now, that probably means that I do have to do it right now, it can't be put off or forgotten just because I'm somewhere, or I'm right in the middle of doing something. Chronic pain does not forgive, nor does it wait for anyone.

If you want to suggest a cure to me, please don't. It's not because I don't appreciate the thought, and it's not because I don't want to get well. Lord knows that isn't true. In all likelihood, if you've heard of it or tried it, so have I. In some cases, I have been made sicker, not better. This can involve side effects or allergic reactions, as is the case with herbal remedies. It also includes failure, which in and of itself can make me feel even lower. If there were something that cured, or even helped people with my form of chronic pain, then we'd know about it. There is worldwide networking (both on and off the Internet) between people with chronic pain. If something worked, we would KNOW. It's definitely not for lack of trying. If, after reading this, you still feel the need to suggest a cure, then so be it. I may take what you said and discuss it with my doctor.

If I seem touchy, it's probably because I am. It's not how I try to be. As a matter of fact, I try very hard to be normal. I hope you will try to understand. I have been, and am still, going through a lot. Chronic pain is hard for you to understand unless you have had it. It wreaks havoc on the body and the mind. It is exhausting and exasperating. Almost all the time, I know that I am doing my best to cope with this, and live my life to the best of my ability. I ask you to bear with me, and accept me as I am. I know that you cannot literally understand my situation unless you have been in my shoes, but as much as is possible, I am asking you to try to be understanding in general.

In many ways I depend on you, people who are not sick. I need you to visit me when I am too sick to go out. Sometimes I need you help me with the shopping, the cooking or the cleaning. I may need you to take me to the doctor, or to the store. You are my link to the "normalcy" of life. You can help me to keep in touch with the parts of life that I miss and fully intend to undertake again, just as soon as I am able.  I know that I asked a lot from you, and I do thank you for listening. It really does mean a lot.

FIBROMYALGIA,POST CONCUSSIVE SYNDROME,

MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME,NEUROPATHIC PAIN,

DEPRESSION... DEPRESSION... DEPRESSION.

SIGN PETITION! The Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act Grants Women the right to a hospital stay of 48 hours after a mastectomy or lumpectomy

Did you know that many breast cancer patients are forced to leave the hospital just hours after undergoing a major surgery for breast cancer due to pressure from insurance companies?

Prevent premature hospital release >>

The Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act (BCPPA) prevents this from happening by guaranteeing women the right to a minimum hospital stay of 48 hours after a mastectomy or lumpectomy and 24 hours after a lymph node removal.

The BCPPA ensures that patients and doctors decide the duration of a hospital visit, not insurance companies. It also demands coverage for breast cancer patients seeking second opinions. More than 180,000 women in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, so this is a critical bill!

The bill made it through the House but ran out of time before the Senate adjourned. If the Senate returns for a November lame-duck session, the BCPPA should be on its agenda! Tell your senator you want to see this bill passed before the end of the year.

Help breast cancer patients get the care and support they need! >>

Thank you, Julian and ThePetitionSite Team

9 MILLION CHILDREN DIE EVERY YEAR from PREVENTABLE DISEASE... SIGN PETITION for PRESIDENT to SUPPORT Child Health Programs! BE A HERO,POP SUPERHERO

A largely invisible tragedy is happening now. Over nine million children die yearly from preventable or treatable diseases such as diarrhea, pneumonia and measles.

Urge the next president to make child survival a priority!

The significant commitment of the United States to children's health in the developing world contributed to a 50 percent reduction in child mortality between 1960 and 1990. And yet we've allowed funding for global maternal and child health programs to decline by 20 percent in the last 10 years.

Tell the next president to increase prioritization and support for maternal, newborn and child health programs. >>

Forward to a friend >>
Read the petition >>
Thank you for all you do!

Senator John McCain Dismisses HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN with Sarcasm & Air Quotes! Roe Vs Wade,Birth Control,Right To Choose,Abortion,Hero,Pop Superhero

I had to WATCH THIS VIDEO TWICE... Just to make sure that I heard and saw correctly...
air quotes, Sen. McCain...really? "Be A Hero" by sharing this video with all the women you know, and those who love them so!

I was at a loss for words...but not surprised. I know John McCain doesn't respect women enough to allow us to makeour own reproductive decisions, but he callously dismissed health exceptions for women with sarcasm and air quotes. Watch the video and see for yourself. No, seriously. Watch it. He really used air quotes and mocked women's health as a valid reason for abortion care!
http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=3JbgLKjx65juv5vO82Vs8w..

I know two things for sure. #1. American women cannot afford a president who thinks their health is a joke. #2. The polling numbers may be up for Obama right now, but this campaign is NOT over. The only numbers that matter are the returns on Election Day. Anything can happen between now and Nov. 4. Anything can change this election. But we can't afford four more years of an anti-choice president in the White House because we thought this election was in the bag. NARAL Pro-Choice America can move hundreds of thousands of pro-choice Republican and Independent voters to elect Barack Obama...but we need your help to do it. Despite what the pundits say, this election is far from a done deal, and our work is far from over. Please donate today.
http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=Pt6TwLdyL7y1zeWtwjBRoQ..

There are only 19 days left and this is when we need your help the most! We can't take anything for granted. You have been so generous with your time and financial resources and I thank you. But this country cannot afford leadership that disrespects women's health, devalues doctor's expertise, and wants to interfere in the most private of decisions. I need to ask you to please give again.
http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=yBuEAC1nrzDBAD672Qq63Q..

Thank you for your support of our work at every level.Sincerely,Nancy KeenanPresident, NARAL Pro-Choice AmericaP.S. John McCain's Karl Rove-like tactics have just begun. We cannot underestimate what the far right or the anti-choice extremists will stoop to in these final days. Please give now, because we can't afford to stop or even slow down until we've crossed the finish line on Election Day! Anything you can do to support our work to protect a woman's health and her right to choose is appreciated.
http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=cTWDHyuOcKYB-DR5cvgShg..

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Tell your friends about the Choice Action Network. http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=nzll97zSvbjfFMoWrh-4LQ..

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JOHN McCAIN Votes for INSURANCE COMPANIES to COVER VIAGRA... BUT DO NOT COVER BIRTH CONTROL! Sexual Stimulants,Pop Superhero,Naral Pro-Choice America

How NOT surprising is John McCain's response when asked if insurance companies should be required to cover birth control if they cover Viagra? He should be embarrassed & ashamed that he did not have the strength and conviction to admit the obvious. If insurance companies cover VIAGRA, a sexual stimulant, than insurances companies should definately cover BIRTH CONTROL. Instead, John McCain fumbled repeatedly, refusing to concede the obvious. WATCH THE VIDEO OF HIS RESPONSE & READ A SHORT TRANSCRIPT BELOW:

"I certainly do not want to discuss that issue...

"I don't know what I voted...

"I'll look at my voting record on it, but I have, uh, [5-second pause], I don't
recall the vote right now. But I'll be glad to look at it and get back to you as
to why, I don't...

"[8-second pause] I don't know enough about it to give you an informed answer
because I don't recall the vote; I've cast thousands of votes in the Senate. I
will respond to -- it's a, it's a..."

Wow, that's some straight talk.

You almost have to see it to believe it, so click below to watch the clip. Then
demand a real answer from McCain by asking moderator Bob Schieffer to pose the
question next week at the last presidential debate.

http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=bxJGEO1ZqQ5SGHIzKExxdw..

While John McCain may not be able to remember the vote, I do - it wasn't that
long ago. In 2005, he voted against requiring insurance companies to cover
prescription birth control, even if they already cover drugs like Viagra.

It's such hypocrisy for a candidate to talk about how we need to prevent
abortion, but then to oppose improving access to birth control!

Ninety-eight percent of American women use birth control at some point in their
lives - and millions of them will be watching on Wednesday, trying to make up
their minds about the election. We can't let this opportunity slip away. In the
last presidential debate, with tens of millions of Americans watching, Sen.
McCain must be forced to explain his record.

Please take just a minute to watch this video and send your note to Bob
Schieffer, moderator of Wednesday night's debate. Ask him to ask John McCain our
simple question:

http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=7It-vzTvawWGpaPNnjgmZA..

"Shouldn't insurance companies be required to cover birth control if they cover
Viagra?"

And after you've contacted Mr. Schieffer, please click below to tell your
friends and family to join you:

http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=C7g6Jqe5hNQtTUG-k0dIKw..

Election Day is just three and a half weeks away. Let's do everything we can to
elect fully pro-choice Barack Obama. You can start by making sure that the
"straight talk" from John McCain includes a straight answer on women's access to
prescription birth control.

Thanks for all that you do.
My best,
Nancy Keenan
President, NARAL Pro-Choice America

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Paid for by NARAL Pro-Choice America, www.ProChoiceAmerica.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. A political organization, NARAL Pro-Choice America is the nation's leading advocate for privacy and a woman's right to choose.

Tell your friends about the Choice Action Network - click here
http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=lpv0vv7z47TJ87wOATxCPw.. .

If you received this message from a friend, you can sign up for the Choice
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BE A HERO *and* GET REWARDED! Myspace IMPACT & Paypal Host Fundraising Contest. Win Tickets to Grammy Awards! JULIAN,POP SUPERHERO,COOKIE CUTTER GIRL

Be A Hero Get Rewarded!

Being a "hero" is its own reward, but sometimes it’s nice to get some swag, too. :)

Between now and October 13, MySpace IMPACT (myspace.com/aplaceforimpact) and PayPal are hosting a fundraising contest to award the MySpace community for giving back. Support your favorite cause for a chance to win a Flip Video Mino Camcorder – or 2 tickets to the GRAMMY Awards. The organization that receives the most donations will also win a cash prize of up to $20,000!

Participating is easy – just grab a fundraising widget (http://www.myspace.com/paypal) for your favorite cause and start spreading the word.

Make sure to check out the Impact Channel (fhttp://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=impact) or political and cause related blogs, videos, and features!

BE A HERO OCT 3RD: Lee Jeans National Denim Day! Wear Jeans to Work & Donate $5 to Fight BREAST CANCER! Power of Pink,Pop Superhero,Pink Ribbon

Lee National Denim Day

Lee National Denim Day is October 3rd this year.
How can *you* "BE A HERO" on 10/3/08?
Here are ideas from their website, http://www.denimday.com/participate.aspx:

How can I participate?
There are four ways to participate in Lee National Denim Day®. You can register a new team, re-register an existing team from a past year, join a team as a team member or simply make a donation. Each organization that registers a team will receive a free participation kit with everything needed to coordinate a fun and successful event.

Participation kits are shipped free of charge to registered organizations within the United States. We encourage any group or participant outside the U.S. to participate and contribute, but we cannot send participation kits to international locations. Click here if your team is participating outside the U.S.

Register a New Team If this is your team’s first time to participate in Lee National Denim Day, choose this option.

Register an Existing Team If your company or group has ever participated in Lee National Denim Day in the past, choose this option to sign up for 2008, locate your team page and customize it.

Join a Team If your team has already been registered for 2008, click here to join as a team member.

To register or join a team by phone, call 1-800-521-5533 to speak to a Lee National Denim Day agent. Phones are answered MON–FRI 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CST.

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Here's an excerpt from their website, http://www.denimday.com, on "Denim Day:"

Lee National Denim Day® History
Since its inception in 1996, Lee National Denim Day has adhered to a simple philosophy: one day, one cause, one cure®. In 12 years, that philosophy has become a mantra for millions and has made an impact Lee Jeans never dreamed possible.

It all started when several Lee Jeans employees realized that each of them, in one form or another, had been touched by breast cancer. An everyday conversation sparked an idea and led to the creation of Lee National Denim Day, which has become one of the largest single-day fundraisers nationwide for breast cancer.

In its first year, Lee Jeans set a goal of raising $1 million on Lee National Denim Day. To do this, Lee Jeans invited companies to go casual for a cause, inviting employees to wear their jeans to work on Denim Day in exchange for a $5 contribution to the fight against breast cancer. The underlying concept behind the program was simple?by convincing enough people to take one small step, together they could reach an incredible goal.

The response to the inaugural Lee National Denim Day program was astounding. That year, more than 3,000 companies signed up to participate, raising $1.4 million dollars for the fight against breast cancer, setting the stage for what would become one of the most captivating social action campaigns in the country.
Since its first year, Lee National Denim Day has raised more than $70 million for the fight against breast cancer and unites nearly one million supporters nationwide each year.

John McCain & Sarah Palin Are Anti-Choice Extremists! Feminists for Life? Barack Obama is Pro-Choice & Will Be A Hero. POP SUPERHERO,POWER OF PINK

Dear Julian,

I'm heading home from Denver and my ears are still ringing from the roar of the
crowd that celebrated this amazing moment in Mile-High Stadium. Sen. Barack
Obama is the leader our country needs right now - and I can't wait to get home
to start the final leg of our fight to put him into the White House.

And now we know what we're up against, with Sen. John McCain's announcement
moments ago that anti-choice Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is his pick for vice
president.

By picking Palin, we now risk having two anti-choice extremists who will push a
rigid anti-choice agenda. Any remaining doubts about McCain's extreme
anti-choice position should be put to rest when voters learn about the combined
anti-choice records of Palin and McCain.

Speak out for the future of a woman's right to choose by making a donation to
NARAL Pro-Choice America to help elect Sen. Obama.
http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=yxZtJ8M6UqYkYmoyWl-Vig..

We must reach hundreds of thousands of Independent and Republican pro-choice
women in suburban and exurban swing districts this fall - and we need your help
to do it.

Palin is not just anti-choice, she's opposed to abortion, even in cases of rape
or incest. [Juneau Empire, "Abortion Draws Clear Divide in State Races,"
accessed 8/29/08 and Anchorage Daily News, "Governor's Race: Top contenders meet
one last time to debate," 11/03/06.] Palin is also a member of the anti-choice
group Feminists for Life.

We can't let McCain-Palin continue George Bush's rigid and extreme anti-choice
legacy.

Help defeat John McCain and Sarah Palin, and help NARAL Pro-Choice America
protect choice at every level. Donate today.

http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=E734r2AH9OoZjVOFequO_w..

Thank you for everything that you do.
My best,

Nancy Keenan
President, NARAL Pro-Choice America

Tell your friends about the Choice Action Network - click here
http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/R?i=k86UVw4b4sTCkYlSh7PElA.. .

LIZ PHAIR Brings The "Power of PInk" to the Paradise in Boston, MA! Pop Superhero, Cookie Cutter Girl, relives the fans, the "Flower" & the Girl Power

LIZ PHAIR BRINGS THE "POWER OF PINK"
to THE PARADISE in BOSTON, MA
2 CDS: $30
2 TICKETS: $120 (originally only $50)
SEEING LIZ PHAIR IN CONCERT? PRICELESS.

TODAY'S HOW TO "BE A HERO" LESSONS?
SELFLESSNESS & HUMILITY

S.A.M. (Secret Asian Man) took me to see Liz Phair in concert at the Paradise in Boston, MA last night... instead of watching the Red Sox game. Now, any Sox fan knows the kind of sacrafice involved here. Yet, he did it anyway, and he didn't pout, or complain, or make me feel guilty. So, I'll quietly watch every other Red Sox game on TV for the rest of the season. Why? Because he's my "hero" for being selfless last night... and simply "being there." NOW ONTO LIZ PHAIR... My favorite Pop Punk feminist, Liz Phair, played the entire "Exile in Guyville" CD, in order... and sounded EXACTLY like the record! Her band of young men smiled quietly as her equally mixed sex audience sang along, knowing EVERY WORD. (Lots of artsy types, like herself, ages ranging mostly in the late 20s to early 40s.) Ms Phair then invited one lucky, and brave if you've ever heard the song, girl on stage to sing back-ups on "Flower." Liz gestured for me to come up, as I was right in front of her & had been mouthing the words to every one of her songs all night. It broke my heart as I shook my head in refusal, knowing I can't sing right now due to severe back & neck injuries. Only now do I realize this is a decision I WILL regret for the rest of my life. Of course, the elated girl next to me jumped at the chance and belted out every lyric as if she was worshiping at Sunday Mass... an evening she will never forget. Album completed, Liz exited the stage, making time to shake the hands of every trooper in the front row on her way out. We "Super Fans" were waiting 2 hours for her entrance, to reserve our front row spots. (Next time, I should just ask for a Press Pass, right?) Just when you thought the night couldn't get any better, she & her band of merry men re-entered for an encore of "Polyester Bride." The intimate group of a few hundred lucky fans sang along, without being asked, as if it was the National Anthem. Lucky Liz... Lucky us!

As she was making her second exit of the evening, I reached up hopefully to Ms. Phair, who was rushing by us one final time. It was then I saw why this talented singer-songwriter stands out SO MUCH among millions of others. Hot, tired and longing for back stage relaxation, the songstress stopped to reciprocate my grasp and accept the "Girl Power" & "Pop Superhero" pins I handed her. In that moment, I realized there was a guitar pick in her hand, which she quickly pulled back as soon as she realized I was giving her something of mine, instead of asking for something from her, as she's obviously used to. Showing the sensitivity only women can display, we both had a short, sweet, awkward moment, as she took my pins & I happily grabbed her pick. Did it make her think I didn't want her pick? (A Dunlop, for all the diehards out there.) God, I hope not. Liz Phair was a "Girl Power" Icon before "Girl Power" was a buzz word! No... I think it was humility & grace she was showing me in accepting my measely offerings.

Even though she has every reason not to be, Liz Phair is humble. For that... her fans love her even more. Her feet remaining firmly planted on the ground has kept her fans remaining firmly planted in her career, generation after generation. You go girl... keeping breaking the mold, breaking hearts and refusing to conform to the "cookie cutter" standard for females in the Pop music industry. thank you for helping us, your fans, find "strength through unity" in growing up listening to your music & watching you fearlessly stand your ground CD after CD. This fan feels as if she's grown up *with* you, fighting the same sexist battles, and singing our sorrows about them. Thank you, on behalf of women everywhere, for helping us find our voices and speak our minds. GIRL POWER... STRENGTH THROUGH UNITY!

BE A HERO SPOTLIGHT: Susan G. Komen for the Cure! Promise Grant, Breast Cancer Research, Power of Pink,American Airlines,Dove Chocolate,Pop Superhero

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE
Their Vision? A world without breast cancer!

Breast Cancer In the News

Promise Grant targets elusive breast cancer
Our first-ever Promise Grant, a new group of grants designed to discover and deliver the cures for breast cancer more quickly, will focus on one of the deadliest and most elusive forms of breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer. Through Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, American Airlines is pledging $7.5 million over five years to fund M.D. Anderson’s Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic in Houston. How will this grant fund a unique team over the next five years?

Grant helps rural Hungarian women
As we continue our global commitment, we awarded a $100,000 grant to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee to sustain the critical work of the Women’s Health Empowerment Program, an initiative to educate and provide breast cancer screening to women in rural Hungary. Our founder and former Ambassador to Hungary, Nancy G. Brinker, presented the grant at a ceremony with Dr. Klara Dobrev, the wife of the Prime Minister, during a discussion on the toll of breast cancer in the country.
What's Up?

Imagine a world without breast cancer
Can you imagine the day when you won't have to fear for the life of your loved one? Making that world a reality is our single-minded mission. A mission supported by millions of people like you who stand alongside us to end breast cancer forever. Help us share that vision.

Are you aware of your breast health? Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? Being aware of your own breast health remains a critical step in the early detection of breast cancer and greatly improves a woman's odds of beating the disease. You should be aware of your personal risks and the benefits of lifestyle choices in terms of reducing the risk of breast cancer. What else can you do to decrease your risk of developing breast cancer?

Taking our promise to new heights As our first Lifetime Promise Partner, American Airlines is outfitting its livery with our pink ribbon to show support in the fight to end breast cancer forever. A total of eight American and American Eagle airplanes will sport the special livery, spreading the message of breast cancer awareness throughout the world.
Supporting Our Cause

THINK-PINK!®Since 1992 the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity has had our back in the race to end breast cancer.

Give your house the pink treatment!With a special edition pink vacuum, Oreck’s Clean for the Cure® program supports our mission to end breast cancer forever.

Chocolate as inspirationDOVE Chocolates bring an inspirational message to those affected by breast cancer through their Promise of Hope program.

Sure to make you grinThe Smiles of HopeTM toothbrush program by Cause Care helps promote breast health awareness.

Share KomenLink with a friend! Invite your friends to learn the latest about breast health, breast cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.