Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and Research

In Memoriam

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Karen Schneider on April 25, 2008 after her long battle with breast cancer. Karen was the initial inspiration for this golf event that will continue in her honor to raise money for breast cancer awareness & Research. 

Karen pictured with her husband Mark

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Why Should You Donate?

Dear potential donator:

Have you ever stopped to think what happens when a woman hears "you have breast cancer"? In the time it takes to finish that sentence, her world has entirely changed. In 2001, approximately 183,000 women in the United States heard those words.

Breast Cancer Facts

  • Breast cancer is 100 times more common among women than men.
  • A woman's risk of developing breast cancer increases with age.
  • Only 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary.
  • Breast cancer risk is higher among women whose close blood relatives have this disease, or who themselves had previous bouts of breast cancer.
  • Women who have had no children or who had their first child after age 30 have a slightly higher breast cancer risk.
  • Long time use of Hormone Replacement Therapy, after menopause, may slightly increase the risk of breast cancer.
  • Regular consumption of alcohol, cigarette smoking, and a diet high in polyunsaturated fats increases your risk of developing breast cancer.
  • Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for women aged 40-59.
  • Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Every thirteen minutes a woman dies from breast cancer.
  • One in every eight women are at risk of developing breast cancer in her lifetime.
  • During 2001, it was estimated that 182,800 women and 1,400 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Approximately 40,800 women and 400 men will die with breast cancer this year.
  • During the 1990s, approximately 1.8 million women and 12,000 men were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.
  • When breast cancer is confined to the breast, the five-year survival rate is over 95 percent.

We would be grateful if you would participate in this exciting and important event by donating to the August 21st Event by playing, considering a sponsorship or giving donation.

Sincerely,

Fight From The Fairway Tournament Committee