Run for the Cure
I have been thinking a lot these days about breast cancer - might be age or just that over the past year or so, I have heard from so many people who have discovered they have it. A friend in NYC was keeping a blog through her trials and tribulations ... intense. If she lets me share her blog i will later on. At least she has a lot of support over there, she has great health coverage, good friends and family ...
Then i come to my concern about this here in tokyo. i tried to get a test for my 40th as part of the annual health check up but a mammogram was not included in the coverage. i paid for it myself but was really surprised by that. This year, i found out it will be covered. well, finally.
The #1 issue to address in japan is how little people know and how few people get tested.
I forget - is it 3 or 6 % of women test for breast cancer? either way a way too small number.
You can make a difference by supporting the Tokyo-based Run for the Cure Foundation which funds education and awareness programs throughout Japan.
You can help by joining either of thier major events during Breast Cancer awareness month - that's October - in fo below. Pass it on!
Friday, October 13, 6:30pm
The Pink Ball "Divas & Diamonds"
- a fund-raising event dedicated to advancing breast cancer research, education and awareness.
* at least 75% of ticket sales and auction proceeds to go directly toward achieving their mission.
Location: Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Grand Ballroom
Formal attire, pink dress or accessory, pink tie requested
Registrations will be accepted through October 6, 2006.
For more information visit http://www.runforthecure.org/html/e_pinkball_2004.html
Organized by Run for The Cure Foundation Japan with many sponsors!
Saturday, October 21, 10:00am ~
Run for the Cure - 5K Walk/Run benefitting breast cancer research and education.
Location:Hibiya City and around the Imperial Palace
Participation fee: ¥5000
For more information visit http://www.runforthecure.org/html/e_runforthecure_2004.html
Then i come to my concern about this here in tokyo. i tried to get a test for my 40th as part of the annual health check up but a mammogram was not included in the coverage. i paid for it myself but was really surprised by that. This year, i found out it will be covered. well, finally.
The #1 issue to address in japan is how little people know and how few people get tested.
I forget - is it 3 or 6 % of women test for breast cancer? either way a way too small number.
You can make a difference by supporting the Tokyo-based Run for the Cure Foundation which funds education and awareness programs throughout Japan.
You can help by joining either of thier major events during Breast Cancer awareness month - that's October - in fo below. Pass it on!
Friday, October 13, 6:30pm
The Pink Ball "Divas & Diamonds"
- a fund-raising event dedicated to advancing breast cancer research, education and awareness.
* at least 75% of ticket sales and auction proceeds to go directly toward achieving their mission.
Location: Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Grand Ballroom
Formal attire, pink dress or accessory, pink tie requested
Registrations will be accepted through October 6, 2006.
For more information visit http://www.runforthecure.org
Organized by Run for The Cure Foundation Japan with many sponsors!
Saturday, October 21, 10:00am ~
Run for the Cure - 5K Walk/Run benefitting breast cancer research and education.
Location:Hibiya City and around the Imperial Palace
Participation fee: ¥5000
For more information visit http://www.runforthecure.org
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