I had the opportunity to participate in the 3-Day, 60 Mile walk this past September in Seattle. An amazing experience to participate in with so many supporters, survivors and new friends. It wasn't easy, but definitely worthwhile. If you do it, be sure to start your training several months prior. We did and all had a great time without any injuries and were able to complete all 3 days!

Terry, I miss you and thank you for all that you did for me, you were the big sister I needed. I will do all I can to fight against breast cancer in your honor. We all would do anything to have such a wonderful person back with us, but know you are still here with us in spirit.

i'm here because, not only did my grandmother survive the disease, other family and friends have been affected as well. it's time to end the suffering.

What You Can Do NOW- The So. Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is working with leaders of the cancer community...to take action now. Contact the Board for UMC by emailing THIS statement to the list below:
UMC Board-ccdistg@co.clark.nv.us, ccdista@co.clark.nv.us, ccdistc@co.clark.nv.us ,ccdiste@co.clark.nv.us, ccdistd@co.clark.nv.us, ccdistf@co.clark.nv.us, ccdistb@co.clark.nv.us, ccmgr@co.clark.nv.us, kathy.silver@umcsn.com, brian.brannman@umcsn.com

Dear County Commissioner,
The closure of the out-patient oncology department at UMC is a catastrophe of epic proportions for our community. As a member of the Governing Board, I urge you to take immediate measures to keep the department open. Please work with the cancer leaders in Southern Nevada to find the solution(s) to this crisis. We cannot allow one person to die because of this decision.
Sincerely,
Your Name

From: The Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure [mailto:office@komensouthernnevada.org]
Subject: UMC Closes its Doors to Cancer Patients

Dear Komen Supporter,
We need your help TODAY. By now you may be aware University Medical Center (UMC) will be terminating its oncology program as of December 31, 2008; however, we want to ensure that our supporters understand what this will mean to the Southern Nevada community. Current media coverage of this situation, as well as the UMC official statement, provides minimal insight as to how this will impact our community. In reality, hundreds of uninsured and low-income patients receive cancer care at UMC each year. When the oncology program ends, these patients will have nowhere to turn for treatment. Without out-patient oncology services, we see no options and no solutions, only a death sentence for many.