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One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Yet, because of the incredible work of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, there is more hope today for breast cancer patients than ever before. Komen has been instrumental in helping fund better treatments, research and education for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer.
WTHR-TV Channel 13 is proud to help support Susan G. Komen for the Cure in its’ mission to save countless lives. We have served as a media sponsor of the Komen Indianapolis Race for the Cure for eight years now, and we hope to continue sponsoring this wonderful race until researchers, some day, find a cure.
The Komen Indianapolis race is one of the biggest Komen events in the nation. Last year, a record-breaking number of people registered for the race - around 44,000 – and they raised a record-setting $2.6 million dollars. And what an unbelievable “sea of humanity” it is – people of all ages, races and genders gathering on the downtown Indianapolis streets to help support people who have bravely battled breast cancer – some who’ve lost the fight, others who are surviving and thriving.
WTHR-TV will extensively promote the race with Public Service Announcements urging Hoosiers to join the cause. The PSA’s will feature News Anchors John Stehr and Andrea Morehead, and Indianapolis Colts Center Jeff Saturday and his wife Karen, who are Honorary Race Chairs. You will see these PSA’s on our air for more than month leading up to Race Day. WTHR will also produce several news series profiling breast cancer survivors and breast cancer treatments. We’ll interview Komen spokespeople and race participants in our Noon Interview segments called Focus. We will promote the race regularly in our daily on-air Community Calendars. And we will produce and broadcast a half-hour race special to air on Channel 13 on Saturday, April 11th, at 7:30 p.m. titled, “Race for the Cure: Bringing Hope to Millions.”
On race day, WTHR crews will be in downtown Indianapolis to bring viewers a birds-eye view of the event from Chopper 13, and we will have reporters and anchors along the race route with all of the race highlights. John Stehr and Andrea Morehead will co-emcee Race Day Opening Ceremony festivities and WTHR will, once again, form our own race team of station employees and viewers. WTHR will also have a tent on-site offering health-related services.
Year after year, we are excited to be involved with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization and this incredible race. WTHR cares about our Central Indiana community and we want to continue to be a part of an event that can change or save the lives for Hoosiers. Please support the Komen Indianapolis chapter and this amazing race to find a cure! We’re all in this together. We can’t succeed without you.
 
Spotlight on Indiana Surgery Centers and Hancock Surgery Center
The Komen Indianapolis Affiliate proudly salutes Indiana Surgery Centers, and Hancock Surgery Center, for demonstrating its commitment to the Komen mission of eradicating breast cancer as a 2008 Pink Tie Ball® Diamond Sponsor.
Establishing its first facility on the Community Hospital North campus nearly 20 years ago, the Indiana Surgery Centers are dedicated to providing the most advanced surgical technology, treatment and physician expertise available. The Centers pride themselves on offering a surgical experience, unlike any other, by providing quality care from a team of health care experts in a warm and relaxing yet sophisticated environment. Hancock Surgery Center, which opened in 2008, follows the same pathway to excellence.
Since its founding, Indiana Surgery Centers now include five locations throughout Central Indiana to offer patients added health care convenience. Today, you’ll find Indiana Surgery Centers located on the Community Hospital North, South and East campuses, and also on the Howard Community Hospital Campus in Kokomo and at 146th and Cumberland Road in Noblesville. Hancock Surgery Center has joined the tradition with its location in Greenfield.
The physicians of Indiana Surgery Center, and Hancock Surgery Center, specialize in an extensive range of fields, including:
· General Surgery
· Gynecology
· Plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
· Infertility
· Dermatology
· Pain Management
All of the surgeons and anesthesiologists are board certified or board admissible. Each surgery center location has an on-site medical director and nursing director who are committed to ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction, convenience, and safety to all patients, families, physicians and employees.
Through its continued commitment to excellence, each surgery center has received accreditation and licensing from the Indiana State Department of Health; the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC); the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); and the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA).
For more information on Indiana Surgery Centers, visit www.indianasurgerycenter.com, and Hancock Surgery Center at www.hancocksurgerycenter.com.
No matter how large our footprint grows, Comcast remains committed to being an integral part of the local communities in which we live and work. We are fortunate that our success has opened the doors to so many new opportunities and brought us to neighborhoods rich in culture, experience and perspectives. To be successful, our company must reflect the diversity and vitality of our communities. We embrace this challenge through participation in various initiatives, partnerships and outreach activities, such as the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®.
Comcast has been a proud Platinum Level Sponsor for the Indianapolis Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure® for fifteen years and is the Race’s longest corporate supporter. As an industry leader, a local employer, and as a concerned member of our community, we have both the opportunity and the obligation to promote Race for the Cure® across multiple media platforms. Comcast’s support ranges from public service announcements, appearances by Race for the Cure® leaders on our public relations program Comcast Newsmakers, communications to our customers via bill and digital box messages, and numerous race participants and volunteers from not only Indianapolis, but also from other Comcast communities throughout Indiana.
We are honored to contribute to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series because their Promise Statement: “To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures,” so closely matches our own belief that together, we can improve the local communities where we live and work.
 Rachel and Sydney Williamson, daughters of Comcast employee Dawn Williamson, never miss a chance to participate in Race for the Cure®.
Spotlight on Kroger 
The Kroger Co's Central Division is proud to be the Premier Sponsor of the 2009 Indianapolis Race for the Cure. Now in our 7th year of sponsorship, Kroger executives and associates have embraced this event everey year continuing to find ways to show more support, ultimately leading to increased breast cancer research, education and treatment for Central Indiana organizations and persons in need.
In 2009, the Kroger Central Division will again be active with many Susan G. Komen Affiliates in the five state region it serves.In addition to being the Premier Sponsor in Indianapolis, Kroger has committed to Race for the Cure events in Peoria and Decatur IL, Terre Haute, IN and recently made a $20,000 contribution to South Bend, IN Komen Affiliate, pledging sponsorship for their inaugural 2009 Race. Totally, at least 11 cancer related events will be supported by Kroger’s Central Division in 2009.
Nationally, to show support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, The Kroger Co. has again committed to their annual “Pink Tag” campaign, setting a goal to raise $2.5 Million for Breast Cancer research and awareness agencies. Suppliers and vendors will team up with Kroger to raise funds across the country, with many creating special packaging to support the event.
“This cause is important to our customers and associates and we are honored to do our part to provide support to educate women about early detection, diagnosis and treatment,” said Bob Moeder, President of the Kroger Central Marketing Area. “We continue to increase our support for local Komen Affiliates and Race for the Cure events, and we praise our associates for volunteering their time and efforts on behalf of Kroger”.
Look for over 400 Kroger associates at the Indianapolis Race for the Cure to be passing out healthy fruits, snacks, and water after the event. Plus, before the race, stop by the Health Fair, where Kroger Pharmacists and technicians will also be offering free consultations and health related materials for all the participants.
The Indianapolis Affiliate will spotlight many of our loyal and committed corporate sponsors who are essential to the success of our events. Keep checking back to read about these awesome partners!
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