Spartans for the Cure Receive National Recognition!

The Mid-Michigan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure^® has had the pleasure of working with Spartans for the Cure™, for the past two years.  During this short time, these students have had an incredible impact, not only on our operations, but also on Mid-Michigan communities.   Recently, the efforts of these students were recognized at the National level as they received the Susan G. Komen Volunteer Group of the Year Award at the Susan G. Komen Leadership Conference in Fort Worth, TX. 

Spartans for the Cure is a Michigan State University (MSU) student volunteer group founded in partnership with the Mid-Michigan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  The mission of Spartans for the Cure is to spread breast cancer awareness throughout MSU’s campus and the community. The organization utilizes its strong student base to mobilize advocates in the fight against breast cancer.  As you will see below, these students engage in community outreach activities, breast health education initiatives, fundraising activities and general Affiliate volunteer support.

MSU students and Komen volunteers, Alex Shesterkin and Julie Barrons Co- founded the organization in 2010, and now lead the organization as President and Vice-President respectively. An executive board of students was chosen in the fall of 2010, and the first general meeting was held that September. The development of the organization has been incredible.  In the groups first year they engaged over 70 students, created an executive board, established a mission, by-laws and a sustainability plan to ensure that the group continues long after the founding leadership graduates.  In addition to building a foundation for a successful and sustainable student organization, in its first year, Spartans for the Cure worked hard to raise over $24,000 for the Mid-Michigan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure^®. 

The success of Spartans for the Cure is a testament to the commitment, hard work and passion of these young adults.  They are a wonderful representation of Michigan State University and great ambassadors for Komen Mid-Michigan.  They should truly be commended for their commitment to Komen as well as to the greater Mid-Michigan community.  We cannot accurately portray how grateful we are to work with such incredible volunteers!

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Komen Mid-Michigan Race for the Cure - Celebrating 10 Years!

The 10th Anniversary Komen Mid-Michigan Race for the Cure provides us with an incredible opportunity to make a big impact in our communities.

With your help, over the past 10 years, the Komen Mid-Michigan Affiliate has invested over $3 million in local breast health screening, education and survivorship programs.  Together, we are truly making a difference in the lives of Michigan women and families. One of these women, Shelley Tanner, asked that we share the following message.

“Thank you to the Race for the Cure sponsors, donors and participants who financially support the work of the Susan G. Komen Mid-Michigan Affiliate.  Without health insurance for the past five years, getting an annual mammogram was not financially possible.  Because of your generosity and compassion, I was able to receive a free mammogram.  While the mammogram did find that I had breast cancer, I am fortunate and happy to say that it was a very early stage.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!” 

In order to continue to fund these life saving programs we NEED YOU! 

Think of the impact we could have if every participants asked 10 family, friends and co-workers to donate $10.  That $100 could provide a low cost mammogram to a woman who would not otherwise have access to this life saving technology. 

We call this the Power of 10!

Less Talk, More Action - 10 Ways you can make a Difference!

1. Register Today for the Race
2. Become a Team Captain
3. Join a Team
4. Fundraise!
5. Recruite Team Members
6. Donate
7. Volunteer
8. Train
9. Share your Story
10. Take an active role in your breast health and get screened!

Empowering Youth in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Breast cancer touches so many families; we want to empower young people to make their IMPACT in this fight!  We need their passion, energy and creativity to help us make an impact right here in our local community.  Click here for a toolkit providing several fun and meaningful opportunities for your school and students to get involved and make a difference!

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