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Dear Friend,

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is just days away, and there are many fun ways for you to get involved throughout the month of October. We are thrilled to share with you the return of events such as Key to the Cure and Texas Mamma Jamma, as well as some new and exciting events like Dig for the Cure and Kendra Gives Back all benefitting Komen Austin.

With so many exciting things to share with you, we hope you understand the increased amount of emails you will receive during this special time of year and find an opportunity to join us! 

 

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NSIDE Austin Medical Mixer
W Austin
Friday, September 28 | 6 - 9 p.m. 

NSIDE Austin invites you to their upcoming mixer honoring cover models and Drs. Michael Moossy and Thomas Loftus.  Light appetizers and drink special provided.  A suggested $10 donation at the door will benefit Komen Austin.

 

 

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Ask Komen Austin
Microsoft Store at The Domain

Thursday, October 4 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Have you ever wondered:

Where Komen Austin invests the money raised each year? 
What is actually provided through the breast health program it funds?
Who plans the annual Komen Austin Race for the Cure?

If so, we invite you to enjoy free coffee and conversation at the Ask Komen Austin event.  This is your opportunity to ask representatives from the local staff, board of directors, survivors and grant recipients questions you may have about Komen Austin.

Space is limited. CLICK HERE to RSVP!

 

 

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Fit for the Cure
Various Dillard's Locations
October 5, 10, 11 & 13 

Fit for the Cure® is back! For every woman fitted at a Fit for the Cure® event, Wacoal will donate $2 to Komen. No purchase is necessary. Wacoal will also donate $2 for every Wacoal bra or shapewear item or b.tempt’d bra purchased at these events. And, that's not all, with a purchase of $80 or more, you will receive a Wacoal Spot on Tote Bag as free gift! Join the fight by stepping into the ring or even better, the dressing room!

Visit www.fitforthecure.com for more information.

October 5, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Hill Country Galleria, Dillard’s
October 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Domain, Dillard’s
October 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lakeline Mall, Dillard’s
October 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Barton Creek Square Mall, Dillard’s

 

 

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 Breast Health Education Event
Various Walgreens
October 6 & 20

Learn more about breast health, breast self-awareness and how to access FREE local services at Walgreens. We will have information tables at several locations at Walgreens stores in Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville & Bastrop. Specific locations will be announced soon!

If you would like to volunteer at these education tables, please contact Raul (mission1.komenaustin@gmail.com) with any questions or for further information.

 

 Outlets 

Round Rock Premium Outlets 
Think Pink Event

Sunday, October 7 | 2 - 4 p.m. 

We will be at the Round Rock Premium Outlets in the food court with information on breast health and tips on how to be breast self-aware!

This event is part of the Premium Outlets Shop Pink for a Cause and Save program.  During the month of October, donate $10 at either the San Marcos or Round Rock Premium Outlets locations and receive 25% off a single item at participating stores.  Visit www.premiumoutlets.com to learn more about the program.

 

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Worship in Pink
presented by Women in Strides

October 7, 14, 20 & 21

Join us as we Worship in Pink during the month of October to raise awareness about breast cancer! Come to church to worship with friends, family members and neighbors while also sharing educational information about breast cancer and the life-saving message of early detection!  All are invited to attend any of our four Worship in Pink services. We will come together to recognize and honor our breast cancer survivors for their courage and pray for those who have lost their lives to breast cancer.  Wear a pink ribbon or pink clothing to show your support. 

October 7, 10 a.m. – St. James Baptist Church
October 14, 11 a.m.  – Mt. Zion Baptist Church
October 20, 11 a.m. – Alpha Seventh-day Adventist
October 21, 11 a.m. – Sweet Home Baptist Church

 

 

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Dig for the Cure
Lake Travis High School
Tuesday, October 9 | 6 p.m.

The Lake Travis High School volleyball team is excited to host its 5th annual Dig for the Cure on Tuesday, Oct. 9th. The game will take place at Lake Travis High School starting at 6 p.m. The purpose of this event is to educate and raise awareness about breast cancer to our young players and families. Survivors will also be recognized at the game with pink roses! 

 

 

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Kendra Gives Back
Kendra Scott Jewelry Flagship Store
Tuesday, October 9 | 5 - 8 p.m.

Stop by the Kendra Scott Flagship store for the second edition of Kendra Gives Back in support of Komen Austin!

This time we are shopping for the inaugural Pretty in Pink 80s soiree hosted by our Young Professionals for the Cure. The FIRST 30 to make a purchase will get goodies from Blo | Blow Dry Bar...not to mention you're supporting the cause.

ALSO - if you RSVP here you get an extra entry for the giveaways: http://austin.info-komen.org/site/Calendar/1518338229?view=Detail&id=6225

 

 Outlets 

San Marcos Premium Outlets 
PINK Event

Friday, October 12 | 6 - 8 p.m. 

Join San Marcos Premium Outlets® at their PINK event! Attendees will enjoy a pre-event VIP party and fashion show featuring fashions from several merchants. Also, enjoy music, hor d’ oeuvres, drinks and more while raising money for Komen Austin.

This event is part of the Premium Outlets Shop Pink for a Cause and Save program.  During the month of October, donate $10 at either the San Marcos or Round Rock Premium Outlets locations and receive 25% off a single item at participating stores.  Visit www.premiumoutlets.com to learn more about the program.

 

 

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Key to the Cure Launch Party
presented by Sak’s Fifth Avenue & NSIDE Austin
Thursday, October 18 | 6 - 9 p.m. 

Join Sak’s Fifth Avenue in the fight against breast cancer as they host the Key to the Cure launch party on Thursday, Oct. 18 in partnership with NSIDE Magazine. The event will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Arboretum store location.

Guests will enjoy complimentary food and beverages, live entertainment and a silent auction benefiting Komen Austin.  The evening will be emceed by Anne Hudson from KVET and YNN.  Tickets will be $15 online at https://getnside.ticketbud.com/key-to-cure and $20 at the door with 50% of proceeds benefiting Komen Austin.

This event will launch Sak's Fifth Avenue four-day charity shopping weekend that will take place Oct. 18 – 22. Komen Austin will receive 2% of the sales from the shopping event and through the sale of a limited edition T-shirt designed by Carolina Herrera.

The t-shirt will be available beginning Friday, October 1 and retailing for $35 in Saks stores, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and on saks.com. 100% of the purchase price of each shirt sold will be donated to local charity partners.

 

Austin Beauty Week 

Austin Beauty Week | Beauty Gives Back
October 22 - 27

Austin Beauty Week, owned and operated by Austin Beauty Guide, is a weeklong community event that celebrates health and beauty in Austin.  Throughout the week numerous events with participating businesses will be offering consumers an opportunity to enjoy full-service treatments or experiences at a discounted price. Austin Beauty Week exists to promote local beauty, body and wellness businesses all around Austin, while raising money for Komen Austin and encouraging a healthy lifestyle of looking and feeling good. Stay tuned for more at http://www.austinbeautyweek.com/

 

 

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Texas Mamma Jamma
Reunion Ranch
Saturday, October 27

The 4th annual Texas Mamma Jamma Ride will be held on Saturday, October 27 at Reunion Ranch Northwest of Austin. This recreational bike ride raises funds for LOCAL non-profit organizations that are dedicated to the fight against breast cancer and we are one of them! Participants of the ride have a choice of bike routes from 13 to 100 miles. To register for the ride or to find out more information visit http://www.mammajammaride.org. Watch the video below to learn more about this event!

 

 Juugernaut 

Beat the Juggernaut! Adventure Race
Stunt Ranch
Saturday, November 10 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Breast cancer is a Juggernaut in today's world and we want to Beat the Juggernaut!  Beat the Juggernaut! is a 5K (3.1 mile) mud run obstacle event. The run will challenge you and make you laugh at the same time! Come out with family, friends and colleagues and share an experience that you will always remember! 15% of gross registration fees and 100% of gross fundraising by participants will be donated to Komen Austin or Komen San Antonio based on the participant's choice when registering. For more information visit Beatthejuggernaut.com.

 

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Yoplait – Save Lids Save Lives

It is that time of year again to start collecting the Yoplait PINK lids for the Yoplait Save Lids to Save Lives program! Starting this year, the Yoplait Save Lids to Save Lives program is expanding with even more great General Mills brands. Find pink Save Lids to Save Lives lids on participating General Mills' products like Yoplait, Honey Nut Cheerios, Green Giant, Progresso, Nature Valley, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Bisquick and many more! When you find a pink label on any of these products just clip them and add them to your collection of Yoplait pink lids! Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for each pink lid redeemed online at Yoplait.com and via mail, up to $2 million.

This year, Komen Austin supporters can impact efforts in our community because Yoplait is tracking the zip codes from lids redeemed to make sure dollars generated through local lid collection go back to support LOCAL breast cancer programs. Submit your lids to support a great cause! More information about Yoplait’s Save Lids to Save Lives and redeeming lids is available at www.yoplait.com/slsl.

 


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