Did you know that three million women are living with breast cancer -- and one third of them don’t even know it? Even more startling, breast cancer kills approximately one woman every 13 minutes, robbing us of our mothers and grandmothers, our sisters, and our best friends. No one knows what causes breast cancer or how it can be prevented and there is currently no known cure.
Knowing these statistics and since cancer has unfortunately touched my family, I feel even more compelled to do something to bring us one step closer to finding a cure. This August I will join thousands of others in the Twin Cities area to walk 60miles for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure™. As part of this commitment, I have agreed to raise at least $2,300 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure™. Net proceeds from the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure™ are invested in community-based breast health programs and breast cancer research. The research funded focuses on decreasing breast cancer incidence and mortality in the next decade. I am walking in support of many women close to my heart, especially my Mother-In-Law who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. I am walking as a part of the team “Miles of Mammaries” with my best friend Abbey Sauerbrei who had her life dramatically changed when breast cancer took the life of her Mom 15 years ago.
I know that the journey I’m about to take doesn’t begin to compare with the challenges that cancer patients and their families endure. So, for each step I take and for every time I think I can’t possibly go any father, I’ll be humbled… recognizing the small sacrifice I’m taking on behalf of millions of women everywhere. I’ll think of those who have lost the battle and of those who fight fearlessly every day. Victory for me will be crossing the finish line and surpassing my fundraising goal, and I hope you’ll be a part of it. Please take this opportunity to honor the women you love by donating to the cause. Give whatever you can - every dollar really does help. I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts.
To make a donation, go to www.the3day.org/goto/bridgetprimus. If you are unable to donate online, please fill contact me for a donation form to mail in. Or you can call 800-996-3DAY to donate over the phone. I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your support and encouragement. When I hit the road, I’ll know that you were a special part of my journey and of the journey of so many others along the way.
Sincerely,
Bridget Primus
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