Medina Woman Takes Steps To Ensure A World Without Breast Cancer

Online, March 29, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Sixty miles in one direction can take you many places, but Maimone, Medina resident, has joined thousands of breast cancer supporters in preparing for the 2011 Susan G. Komen Cleveland 3-Day for the Cure® because 60 miles can take her closer to finding a cure. After months of training and fundraising, participants will walk 60 miles during three days to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and community-based breast health and education programs.

"This is my first year participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure," said Maimone. "Through my participation in this event I know I am making a personal impact on the breast cancer movement. The Komen 3-Day for the Cure is challenging, but the opportunity to have an impact is enormous."

Heather's grandmother passed away at the young age of 47 and just last week, her husband's aunt passed away at 48; both from breast cancer. Heather understands the importance of fighting breast cancer and spreading the word on how others can help. Although this is her first walk, each walker is supported by coaches and online assistance aiding in all aspects of training and fundraising. Additionally, clinics, meetings, training walks, teams and buddy walkers provide ongoing encouragement.

The Susan G. Komen Cleveland 3-Day for the Cure starts on Friday morning, July 29 and ends with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday afternoon, July 31. Walkers cover about 20 miles a day, traveling at their own pace. Hundreds of volunteer crew members support the walkers through the three-day journey providing meals, refreshments and snack stops, gear transport, hot showers, portable restrooms, safety on the streets and 24-hour medical services. The Komen 3-Day for the Cure is the greatest distance you can go in the fight against breast cancer.

More than 1.4 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer globally each year. To help Maimone reach her goal by making a donation or joining her team, visit http://The3day.org/goto/HMaimone. To learn how to participate or volunteer with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY.

About the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight to end breast cancer. Komen 3-Day for the Cure participants raise a minimum of $2,300 and walk an average of 20 miles a day for three consecutive days, educating tens of thousands of people about breast health with every step. Funds raised impact breast cancer research and community-based breast health and education programs. The national series sponsors for the 3-Day for the Cure are AT&T, Bank of America and New Balance. Please visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY for more information.

The 2011 Komen 3-Day for the Cure Series includes 14 events in
Boston (July 22-24) San Francisco Bay (Sept. 9-11) Tampa Bay (Oct. 28-30)
Cleveland (July 29-31) Seattle (Sept. 16-18) Dallas/Fort Worth (Nov. 4-6)
Chicago (Aug. 5-7) Washington, D.C. (Sept. 23-25) Arizona (Nov. 11-13)
Michigan (Aug. 12-14) Philadelphia (Oct. 14-16) San Diego (Nov. 18-20)
Twin Cities (Aug. 19-21) Atlanta (Oct. 21-23)

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, we have invested more than $1.9 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.