Breast Proposal Essay
Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among American women. One in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. Two organizations that are prominent in the fight for a cure are; The National Breast Cancer Foundation and Susan G. Komen foundation. The National Breast Cancer Foundation has made it their mission "to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research"(Information, Awareness & Donations). With the help of cash donations, they devote their energy into researching new advancements that will help them accomplish this goal. The Susan G. Komen foundation promises "to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality of care for all" (Breast
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Komen Race for the Cure walk are both noble charitable causes, there are vast difference in the amount of effort it takes to do one opposed to the other. With the ease of technology, making a donation can be as simple as using the drive through at McDonald's. Making a monetary donation can be done by downloading an app on a smartphone, online by transferring funds from a bank account, or even at the grocery store by adding a few cents to the amount of a purchase. These things can all be achieved through exerting very little effort and some can be done without leaving the comfort of your couch. For those who love to get off the couch, participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is a more active way to get involved. Every year my sister, Venessa, takes part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and the effort she puts into the planning is remarkable. First she carefully selects each member of her team. Next she creates a unique theme and an awesome name for the team. She also hand paints posters and designs t-shirts. Finally, the real work begins, the actual walk. The walk starts at the Capitol, leads through Old Sac, back around downtown, and ending once again at the Capitol. This is definitely not something that would be accomplished from a cozy couch. While my sister does still makes donations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation she prefers to put her effort into action, and participating in the race is a fun way to do
Komen Race for the Cure walk are both noble charitable causes, there are vast difference in the amount of effort it takes to do one opposed to the other. With the ease of technology, making a donation can be as simple as using the drive through at McDonald's. Making a monetary donation can be done by downloading an app on a smartphone, online by transferring funds from a bank account, or even at the grocery store by adding a few cents to the amount of a purchase. These things can all be achieved through exerting very little effort and some can be done without leaving the comfort of your couch. For those who love to get off the couch, participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is a more active way to get involved. Every year my sister, Venessa, takes part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and the effort she puts into the planning is remarkable. First she carefully selects each member of her team. Next she creates a unique theme and an awesome name for the team. She also hand paints posters and designs t-shirts. Finally, the real work begins, the actual walk. The walk starts at the Capitol, leads through Old Sac, back around downtown, and ending once again at the Capitol. This is definitely not something that would be accomplished from a cozy couch. While my sister does still makes donations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation she prefers to put her effort into action, and participating in the race is a fun way to do