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PINK TIES FOR GUYS - Thursday October 22nd!   

Calling all gentlemen! The Circle City’s most fashion-forward campaign is making a bold return Thursday, October 22, and you have the opportunity to be part of it! For the fifth consecutive year, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Indianapolis Affiliate is encouraging area business, civic and community leaders to wear a pink tie or dress shirt in support of the organization’s Pink Ties for Guys campaign. 

Held in conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Pink Ties for Guys campaign was established to increase awareness surrounding the impact of breast cancer, a disease affecting one in every eight women. The effort is also dedicated to communicating the importance of scheduling an annual mammogram. For those receiving an early diagnosis, the five-year survival rate now stands at an amazing 98 percent – proving that early detection is absolutely the best protection. 

Mark your calendar for October 22, don that classic pink shirt or tie and know that by doing so, you are making a difference for the beautiful and timeless women who are a part of your life. They’re counting on you to be fashion-forward.

SUPPORT THE CAUSE 

Komen Indianapolis relies on the generosity of the individuals and corporations in our community who share our vision of a world without breast cancer.   Because one out of every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, nearly everyone has been touched in some way.  You can make a difference by giving of your time and money. 

Monies that are raised by Komen Indianapolis ensure that thousands of low income central Indiana women and men will receive breast health education and life saving screening, diagnostic and support services and ensure that researchers around the world are able to continue their work toward finding a cure.  

Make a donation

Are you looking for the perfect way to honor someone or for that perfect gift for the person that has everything?  Why not make a donation to Komen Indianapolis in their honor? 

Did you know you can make a contribution to support your favorite Race for the Cure participant?  

Komen also welcomes gifts in memory of a loved one who lost their battle with breast cancer and will notify the family of your generosity.  Click here to learn more or make a donation to Komen.

We accept donations online, via mail and by phone.   Click here to make a  donation online today!  Or, your can send a check. Please make your check payable to the Indianapolis Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and send it to 1099 North Meridian Street, Suite 111, Indianapolis, IN 46204-6069.  You may also call 638.CURE and make your donation by credit card over the phone.

Host a fundraising event or promotion

            Every year, countless individuals and companies organize their own events and through their combined efforts raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to end breast cancer.  These events can range from large, organized events like a golf tournament or bowl-a-thon to small personal gatherings like a bake sale or school fund raiser. 

            There are also a wide variety of national cause related marketing events like Yoplait Lids for a Cure or Komen’s Passionately Pink for a Cure.  Click here to learn more.

Give through your workplace

There are many ways to support Komen in your workplace.  You can sign up for a workplace giving program such as United Way or Combined Health Charities and designate Komen as the beneficiary.  Many companies will match employee charitable contributions so be sure to ask your employer or your Human Resources Department.  

You can also organize a company team for the upcoming Race for the Cure.  Teams are critical to the success of the Race.  Click here to learn more about forming a team for the Race.

Volunteer your time

            Komen Indianapolis is primarily volunteer driven and relies on its dedicated, passionate volunteers to accomplish our mission to end breast cancer forever.   We are always looking for volunteers to staff our events, serve on a planning committee or on the Board of Directors.  To learn more, click here.