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Survivor Portrait Gallery

Survivor Portrait Gallery
A new initiative between Mark Jason Photography and Komen Greater NYC to highlight and honor breast cancer Survivors.

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Meredith Israel
Christine Arniotis
A. Ana Beesen
Hillary Oak
Judy Poznik
Women of Komen Greater NYC

Survivors

Producer, Director, Camera, Editor: Sy J. Abudu
Second Camera: Alaura Martucci

 

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has been in the forefront of the breast cancer movement for over 27 years. The organization has changed how the world deals with and talks about this devastating disease. One of Komen for the Cure’s many accomplishments has been helping to transform millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of all the cancer survivors in the country, the 2.3 million breast cancer survivors represent the largest group of survivors of any kind of cancer in the United States — a living testament to the power of society and science to save lives.

Although we anticipate and applaud the tremendous medical and scientific advances in the fight, sometimes the best therapy is the knowledge that we are not alone in this fight. Together we can make a difference.

As a survivor, we hope you participated in the 2009 New York City Race for the Cure on Sunday, September 13, 2009. For many people, especially survivors, taking part in the event surrounded by many friends running or walking beside you every step of the way is a very powerful experience.

We had a memorable survivor program in Survivor Village over a light pre-Race breakfast, featuring the presentation of the annual Survivor Award to Jeanne Murtaugh, two-time breast cancer survivor and long-time supporter of Komen Greater NYC, and Co-Survivor Award to Gary Rivenson, who dropped everything to see his then-girlfriend through her diagnosis and treatment and then married her on the night she finished treatment. The program was hosted by CBS 2’s Dana Tyler and also included remarks from Komen Greater NYC CEO Dara Richardson-Heron, MD. Komen Ambassador and Circle of Hope spokesperson Gabrielle Union, and Komen Board member and Race Chair Iris Dankner. Om Yoga also provided a short yoga warm-up designed especially for survivors.

After the Race, survivors returned to Survivor Village and received complimentary massages from therapists from the R.E.S.T. Initiative and Oasis Day Spa.

If you were unable to participate this year, we hope you will register and be a part of the 20th anniversary of the Komen NYC Race for the Cure. Registration will open on May 3, 2010.

  • Survivors at the 2009 Komen NYC Race for the Cure®

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Komen NYC Race for the Cure

September 12, 2010

Run breast cancer out of town! Learn more...

Couture Fashion Week

September 10-12, 2010

New York’s Couture Fashion Week shares in our vision of a world without breast cancer. Learn more...

Promise Me Book Tour

September 14, 2010

Buy a copy of Amb. Nancy G. Brinker's new book, Promise Me, about the promise she made her sister Suzy over 30 years ago. Learn more...

Help Strike Out Breast Cancer with the NY Mets

September 16, 2010

The Mets are teaming up with Komen Greater NYC to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. Learn more...

Breast Cancer in Women of Color

September 25, 2010

A day of learning and sharing for women of color and those who treat them. Learn more...

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