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09/03/2008

Breast Cancer survivor finds support in personal website
Nicolle Lochner had done all the right things to find breast cancer early. So when Nicolle was diagnosed with breast cancer last August, she was shocked and yet strangely prepared.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure gets Charity Navigator's top rating
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the global leader in the breast cancer movement, has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for the second year in a row.

Reducing health disparities for women with disabilities
In the case of breast cancer, women with disabilities  are less likely to receive routine mammography than women without  disabilities, according to a recent study.  

07/25/2008

Map of 2008 race route
Check the route for the 2007 Komen Portland Race for the Cure.

07/29/2008

2008 Race For the Cure takes place September 21
For the first time this year, there will be a timed 5K run.

Record 47,500 participated in 2007 Race for the Cure

Slideshow: Race for the Cure

Video: See yourself finish

Your story: Share why you run

07/28/2008

Streets, bridges to avoid during Race for the Cure
The 17th annual Komen Race for the Cure is expected to draw about 46,000 participants to and around downtown Portland, so drivers who need to go downtown may want to reconsider their route.

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