The goal of the I AM THE CURE® initiative is to educate everyone touched by the Komen Race for the Cure series about the importance of a positive breast health program and to empower people to take charge of their own breast health.

Educational Messages to Take to Heart

- The greatest risk factor for breast cancer are being female and growing older.

- Breast cancer knows no boundaries, be it age, gender, socio-economic status, or geographic location.

- The key to survival is early detection.

- One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

- Three simple steps for early detection are regular mammograms, clinical exams, and monthly breast self exams.

- It is important to make healthy lifestyle choices (i.e. proper diet, exercise, and not smoking).

- Breast cancer affects more than just the patient - friends and family need support, too.

For more information regarding breast health facts, please visit the ABCs of Breast Cancer.