Komen Community Challenge Coming to ABQ on November 28

From Susan G. Komen for the Cure:
Every woman diagnosed with breast cancer is someone’s sister, mother, best friend, or child. And until we find a cure that helps every one of them beat it, we need to keep looking. You get it. We get it. But how can we make it happen?

This year, more than 1,000 New Mexico women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and not all of these women will have an equal chance at survival. What's more, this breast cancer diagnosis will be much deadlier for low-income and underinsured women, who are too often ethnic and racial minorities. We find this unacceptable, and we're doing something about it on Wednesday, November 28, from Noon to 2:00 PM at Salon Ortega at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque! RSVP today!

Breast cancer survivors and activists will be joined by Lt. Governor Diane Denish and State Senator Dede Feldman, along with health care professionals, community leaders and other decision makers to discuss disparities in breast cancer screening, treatment and survivorship and how we can partner to "Close the Gap". We intend to be a community without gaps - one where every woman will have access to early detection and quality care.

Join breast cancer survivors, advocates, community leaders, health care providers, researchers and legislative leaders at a forum on closing the health care gap. With the need so great and resources so limited, it promises to be an engaging and spirited discussion.

What: The New Mexico Komen Community Challenge - "Close the Gap!" Forum

When: Wednesday, November 28, 2007, Noon - 2:00 PM

Where: Salon Ortega, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM

Who: Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, State Senator Dede Feldman, breast cancer survivors and families, health care officials, breast cancer experts – and you and your colleagues, friends and family!!

How: It’s easy! RSVP today! Or call 505-401-5974.

We’re on a mission to end breast cancer forever. Too many New Mexico families are being torn apart by this disease – and we will keep fighting until none of these women fall through the “gap” in detection and treatment. Thank you for helping us to turn this goal into reality.