One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. One woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes and one woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes in the United States. An estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States during 2009, while an estimated 1,910 men will also be diagnosed. An estimated 40,170 women will die from breast cancer, as well as an esitmated 440 men.

Breast cancer is the leading cancer cited among American women and is second only to lung cancer in deaths. The most proven and significant risk factors are being female and getting older. Approximately five to ten percent of breast cancers are due to heredity.

Be a part of the breast cancer movement by participating in Rally for the Cure® cancer awareness program! Would you like to host an event? Our Affiliate has been the beneficiary of some of the fundraising dollars from this program. Learn how you can get involved with Rally for the Cure®!

In 2010, Wacoal will host Fit for the Cure® events to help women across the country find their perfect fit. For every woman fitted at a Fit for the Cure® event Wacoal will donate $2 to Komen for the Cure. No purchase is necessary. Wacoal will also donate $2 for every Wacoal bra or shapewear item or b.tempt’d bra purchased at these events. Visit FitfortheCure.com for more information.

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September 26, 2010

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 Banking on a promise: Haven’t you always wanted to show the North Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ribbon wherever you go?   Well, now is your chance. Learn how Bank of America is supporting our promise with uniquely designed credit cards, debit cards and checks.