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Generous Bequests Help Strengthen Komen Dallas Co. Mission

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Susan G. Komen Dallas County (Komen Dallas County) today said it has received bequests from the Estate of Edith Beutell and the Estate of Dr. Glenn Dodwell, which combined total more than $199,000. The gifts will further the organization's ability to assess the state of breast health in Dallas County and create plans of action to reduce breast cancer mortality disparities in the community. In addition, the gifts allow Komen Dallas County to focus on its pillars of Research, Care, Community and Action.

"We are moved by the thoughtfulness of Mrs. Beutell and Dr. Dodwell to include Komen Dallas County in their planned estate giving and are honored to be part of their lasting legacies. This remarkable generosity allows us to hold our place as the local source for funding breast cancer detection, support and education for uninsured and underinsured women and men in Dallas County," said Sofia Olivarez, executive director of Susan G. Komen Dallas County.

The bequests ($189,893 from the Dodwell Estate and $10,000 the Beutell Estate) will help fund local breast health services and further groundbreaking research for the cures. According to her family, Mrs. Beutell was inspired by a niece's battle against breast cancer.

The gifts come as Komen Dallas County prepares to award grants for its FY2021 funding cycle. Health and community service organizations have submitted hundreds of grant requests to support programs for women and men across Dallas County using data from Komen Dallas County's recently-updated Community Profile Report as a guide.

"Komen Dallas County has identified areas within our community where gaps in access to care and health disparities persist. Planned gifts like those from Ms. Beutell and Dr. Dodwell allow us to provide vital resources to organizations that are on the frontlines working to provide education and life-saving services to those Dallas County residents who are most in need," said Daniel Jones, president of the Komen Dallas County Board of Directors.

Grant awards will be announced in April. Visit https://komen-dallas.org/grants to learn about the impact of Komen Dallas County Community Partner grants.

About Susan G. Komen® Dallas County

Komen Dallas County is committed to Dallas' fight against breast cancer. Since its inception, Komen Dallas County has invested over $27.5 million in local breast health programs providing education, screening, diagnostic services, treatment, patient navigation and transportation services. Komen Dallas County has also invested nearly $8.5 million in national, cutting edge research to find the cures so that future generations will not have to face this devastating disease.

About five Dallas County families per week can expect to lose a loved one to breast cancer. Fundraising or donations to Komen Dallas County helps the organization save a mother, daughter, sister or friend from this devastating disease. Learn more at: https://komen-dallas.org/

Reach out to us at 214-750-7223 or at info@komen-dallas.org for help or to access breast health resources.

MEDIA CONTACT
Brittani Ball
Susan G. Komen Dallas County
469-619-3904
brittaniball@komen-dallas.org

Susan G. Komen Dallas County (Komen Dallas County) today said it has received bequests from the Estate of Edith Beutell and the Estate of Dr. Glenn Dodwell, which combined total more than $199,000. The gifts will further the organization's ability to assess the state of breast health in Dallas County and create plans of action to reduce breast cancer mortality disparities in the community.

Related link: https://komen-dallas.org/

Capital Automotive Group Donates $26,050 to Local Susan G. Komen Affiliate

RALIEGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capital Automotive Group has generously donated $26,050 to the Susan G. Komen® NC Triangle to the Coast (Komen NCTC) local affiliate. The campaign, which was designated "Share the Awareness Breast Cancer Campaign" in October of this year, enabled the dealership to donate a portion of their proceeds for the month.

"Every year, more than 1,400 women will lose their lives to breast cancer in North Carolina. We must do everything we can to save lives. This means we are focused on finding breakthroughs for the most aggressive and deadly breast cancers and ensuring that all people receive the care they need," said Pam Kohl, executive director of Komen NCTC.

"At Komen we are committed to ensuring all people have access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Thanks to the generous support of Capital Auto Group, we are able to provide lifesaving services to those who need it most in our communities," added Kohl.

Capital Ford Raleigh, Capital Chevrolet, Capital Ford Rocky Mount, Capital Ford Hillsborough, Capital of Cary, and Capital Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM all participated in the event, contributing their individual donations to aid in the research.

Susan G. Komen NC Triangle to the Coast is committed to changing the unacceptable reality that more than 42,000 people in the U.S. are expected to die of breast cancer every year. In 2016, Komen set its bold goal to reduce breast cancer deaths in the U.S. by 50% by 2026.

About Breast Cancer and Komen NC Triangle to the Coast

By funding lifesaving research, empowering people with fact-based information, advocating for patient rights, and more, Susan G. Komen® NC Triangle to the Coast is fighting this deadly disease from every angle.

Every dollar raised helps to ensure all patients have access to the lifesaving care and services they need and supports breakthrough research to treat and cure breast cancer.

Komen NCTC grants 75 percent of net funds to community programs in our service area that have made a positive difference in the lives of those living with this deadly disease. The remaining 25 percent of net funds are invested in the Susan G. Komen National Grant Program.

In 2019-2020, Komen NCTC awarded $350,000 to fund 10 community health programs to meet the needs of people in our state. Click here to view our 2019-2020 grantee organizations and a brief description of the services they provide.

We help patients with medication costs, transportation, chemotherapy costs, lymphedema care, and more by offering assistance to those struggling with the financial burden of breast cancer treatment through our Treatment Assistance Program. - https://komennctc.org/grants/komen-treatment-assistance-program/

About Susan G. Komen® North Carolina Triangle to the Coast

Susan G. Komen is the world's largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Komen has set a Bold Goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026. Komen was founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life.

Komen North Carolina Triangle to the Coast (NCTC) is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community. Komen NCTC has invested more than $14 million in community breast health programs in its 29-county service area and has helped contribute over $5 million to the more than $1 billion invested globally in research. For more information, visit www.komennctc.org or call (919) 492-2873.

Counties served: Bladen, Brunswick, Caswell, Chatham, Columbus, Duplin, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Nash, New Hanover, Northampton, Onslow, Orange, Pender, Person, Pitt, Sampson, Scotland, Vance, Warren, Wake, and Wilson.

For more information on Capital Automotive Group, please visit their website at: https://capitalautogroup.com/

Capital Automotive Group has generously donated $26,050 to the Susan G. Komen(R) NC Triangle to the Coast (Komen NCTC) local affiliate. The campaign, which was designated "Share the Awareness Breast Cancer Campaign" in October of this year, enabled the dealership to donate a portion of their proceeds for the month.

Related link: https://capitalautogroup.com/

Capital Automotive Group Runs ‘Share the Awareness’ Breast Cancer Campaign

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Capital Automotive Group has chosen to bring awareness to the breast cancer topic for the month of October, 2019. October has been deemed "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and the Capital Automotive Group will be participating in the program, not only to bring awareness to the plight of those affected by the disease, but also, to generously donate a portion of their proceeds for the month to their local Susan G. Komen affiliate.

This foundation continues to shed light upon the effects of breast cancer and help women learn early detection, become educated about the disease, and to provide support services.

The specific Capital stores that will participate in the event include: Capital Ford Raleigh, Capital Chevrolet, Capital Ford Rocky Mount, Capital Ford Hillsborough, and Capital Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. Each store shares the vision for this campaign and will participate by donating a portion of their proceeds.

"I'm pleased to be involved in a great cause that, in the long run, I believe will benefit women's lives as research continues to find the cure," commented Scott Johnson, General Manager of Capital Ford. "We just want to do our part to help."

The Susan G. Komen Foundation is currently the largest and highest funded breast cancer organization in the United States. To date, they have invested 2.9 billion dollars in ground-breaking research while continuing to provide outreach programs to benefit community health and have launched other life-saving programs in over 60 countries.

For more information on Capital Automotive Group, please visit their website at: https://capitalautogroup.com/

For more information on the Susan G. Komen Foundation, please visit their website at: https://ww5.komen.org/

The Capital Automotive Group has chosen to bring awareness to the breast cancer topic for the month of October. The specific Capital stores that will participate in the event include: Capital Ford Raleigh, Capital Chevrolet, Capital Ford Rocky Mount, Capital Ford Hillsborough, and Capital Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM.

Related link: https://capitalautogroup.com/

Susan G. Komen North Jersey’s MORE THAN PINK Wellness Expo, Presented by Aetna, Comes to Jersey City, NJ Sunday, October 6

JERSEY CITY, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Susan G. Komen North Jersey, will be holding its MORE THAN PINK Wellness Expo on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Harborside Atrium in Jersey City from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. This interactive health and wellness expo will offer attendees convenient access to education and critical health screening services, health/wellness exhibits, fitness/nutrition demonstrations, survivor support, a senior pavilion, medical information and genetic testing.

This year's event also features award-winning breast surgeon, breast cancer survivor, and Jersey City native, Julia M. DiGioia, M.D., F.A.C.S. As the event chairperson, Dr. DiGioia embodies the Wellness Expo mission to bring health and wellness solutions to our community.

The MORE THAN PINK Wellness Expo is free to attend.
Health screenings available include: clinical breast exams, mammograms, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, dental, PSA, HIV, cognitive screening, and a senior pavilion. Mammograms are available to all insured or uninsured participants by calling Hoboken Family Planning at 201-963-0300 in advance to reserve your Expo appointment. There are limited spots available.

"Awareness and knowledge are a person's strongest ally when it comes to battling illness," said Perla Haltner, Acting Executive Director of the Susan G Komen North Jersey. "We urge everyone in the North Jersey area to join us for this Wellness Expo and take advantage of the terrific services and information available there."

Since its inception, the North Jersey affiliate of the Susan G. Komen organization has focused on community involvement to enhance, support, and provide area breast cancer patients access to critical services. Susan G. Komen North Jersey relies on the support and collaboration of its dedicated community partners to raise awareness of breast cancer detection, support services and educational services we provide in the 9-county Northern New Jersey area.

The Harborside Atrium event location is provided by host Mack-Cali and Expo visitors can easily access the Jersey City location via a NY Waterway ferry. The NY Waterway is the event's Community Impact Sponsor.

For this event Susan G. Komen North Jersey is teaming up with an array of sponsors and partners to offer a Wellness Expo where anyone can access all types of health professionals and screenings to begin their journey to better health.

Expo sponsors include, Atlantic Health Systems, RWJ Barnabas Health, Pfizer Oncology, Myriad Women's Health, Alliance Community Healthcare, Inc., Hoboken Family Planning, Montclair Radiology, Horizon, Hudson County Family Planning, NJCEED, Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services and City of Jersey City.

MORE THAN PINK WELLNESS EXPO Presented by Aetna
Sunday, October 6, 2019; 12 - 4 p.m.
HARBORSIDE ATRIUM
210 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Susan G. Komen North Jersey holds a number of events each year. For more information about the Wellness Expo visit: https://komennorthjersey.org/expo/

About Susan G. Komen(R)

Susan G. Komen(R) is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Born out of a promise between two sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures.

About Susan G. Komen North Jersey(R)

Komen North Jersey is helping fuel research, advocate for patients and support people facing breast cancer locally through a variety of direct patient-centered services and by collaborating with area providers to remove barriers and connect people to needed care across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties. For more information, call 908-277-2904 or visit https://komennorthjersey.org/.

Media Contact:
Jana McDonough
Komen North Jersey
1-516-673-6322
media@komennorthjersey.org

Susan G. Komen North Jersey, will be holding its MORE THAN PINK Wellness Expo on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Harborside Atrium in Jersey City from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. This interactive health and wellness expo will offer attendees convenient access to education and critical health screening services, health/wellness exhibits, fitness/nutrition demonstrations, survivor support, a senior pavilion, medical information and genetic testing.

Related link: https://komennorthjersey.org/

Susan G. Komen North Jersey Honors Arthur E. Imperatore with Inaugural Community Impact Award

WEEHAWKEN, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Susan G. Komen North Jersey announced today it presented its inaugural Community Impact Award to Arthur Imperatore Sr., Founder and resident of NY Waterway, the largest commuter ferry fleet in New York Harbor, providing commuter ferry and bus services between New Jersey and Manhattan.

The award has been specially created to recognize companies and individuals who have made a lasting contribution to the local cancer fighting efforts that Susan G. Komen North Jersey facilitates. The award was presented on September 19 at a ceremony at NY Waterway corporate headquarters in Weehawken, N.J.

Since its inception, the North Jersey affiliate of the Susan G. Komen organization has always relied on community involvement and engagement to enhance, support, and provide area breast cancer patients access to critical services. Through the Community Impact Award, the nonprofit hopes to honor and recognize the people and organizations that have helped Susan G. Komen North Jersey deliver on its mission of achieving significant community impact through local partnerships and collaboration.

"Arthur has been the example of community partners for Komen North Jersey. Under his leadership, NY Waterway has extended valuable resources to help get our message out to their customers and rally support for our local initiatives," said Perla Haltner, Acting Executive Director of Susan G. Komen North Jersey. "As an integral part of the Komen team, Arthur and NY Waterway have introduced us to other community leaders who've been champions when it comes to helping us raise awareness of breast cancer detection, support services and educational services we provide in the 9-county Northern New Jersey area."

"As a family business, NY Waterway has supported the communities and people of Northern New Jersey for over 70 years," said award recipient and NY Waterway's Founder, Arthur E. Imperatore. "I'm honored to receive this recognition and can't wait to promote more of the great work Susan G. Komen North Jersey is doing in this region."

Susan G. Komen North Jersey holds a number of events each year, including their upcoming Susan G. Komen North Jersey FREE Wellness Expo which will be held Sunday, October 6th at the Harborside Atrium in Jersey City. The Expo will offer a number of free screenings including: clinical breast exams, mammograms, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, dental, PSA, HIV and more. NY Waterway is an official Community Impact sponsor of this event.

For more information about the Wellness Expo visit: https://komennorthjersey.org/expo/

About NY Waterway

NY Waterway has the largest commuter ferry fleet in New York Harbor, but it is still a family business with all the personal attention to service and amenities that it had when it started with just one boat in 1986.

NY Waterway operates the largest privately-owned commuter ferry service in the U.S., carrying more than 32,000 passenger trips per day - 10 million trips per year - on 35 boats serving 23 routes between New Jersey and Manhattan, and between Rockland and Westchester counties, and between Orange and Dutchess counties. A fleet of 70 NY Waterway buses provide a free, seamless commute between ferry terminals in New York and New Jersey and inland locations.

About Susan G. Komen(R)

Susan G. Komen(R) is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Born out of a promise between two sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures.

About Susan G. Komen North Jersey(R)

Komen North Jersey is helping fuel research, advocate for patients and support people facing breast cancer locally through a variety of direct patient-centered services and by collaborating with area providers to remove barriers and connect people to needed care across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties.

For more information, call 908-277-2904 or visit http://komennorthjersey.org/.

Media Contact:
Jana McDonough
Komen North Jersey
1-516-673-6322
media@komennorthjersey.org

Susan G. Komen North Jersey announced today it presented its inaugural Community Impact Award to Arthur Imperatore Sr., Founder and resident of NY Waterway, the largest commuter ferry fleet in New York Harbor, providing commuter ferry and bus services between New Jersey and Manhattan.

Related link: https://komennorthjersey.org/

New Ballad of Love Brings ‘Hope’ for Mother’s Day

FORT WORTH, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 4818 Records, LLC today announced that as we prepare to honor women everywhere on Mother's Day 2017 Sunday, May 14, a beautiful new ballad titled "Never Let Me Go" has been released as a single and video to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Greater Fort Worth.

"Never Let Me Go" is the first single from "Hope," the compilation album promoting the 2017 "Race for the Cure" fundraiser for the Fort Worth chapter on April 22.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist and Grammy Award-winning producer Gary McGrath wrote and recorded "Never Let Me Go" for "Hope," which he compiled and has just released on his independent 4818 Records label.

The album features songs by Danny Wright, Elizabeth Wills, The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir, and The Texas State Men & Boys Choir, of which McGrath serves as executive director and producer. In addition to "Never Let Me Go," McGrath contributed "Sunsets In Santa Monica" as well.

McGrath, who accompanies his heartfelt vocals with acoustic guitars on "Never Let Me Go," gets tastefully understated accompaniment by bassist Eric Delegard, percussionist Luis Conte, accordion player Phil Parlapiano, and background vocalist Deborah Buffington.

All the musicians are present or past members of The McGrath Project, the contemporary classic rock band McGrath leads that earned a gold record for their 2010 album "Love Is a Four Letter Word."

McGrath also produced a companion video for "Never Let Me Go," which amassed more than 4,500 views just in its first three days.

Directed, shot, and edited by Dustin Meyer for Motion Fire Media and Dustin Meyer Photography, the video intercuts footage of McGrath singing and playing acoustic guitar with footage of model Gabriella Bryan.

"The chorus is me singing about the love of my life and about the little things she does that make me, or would make anybody, just swoon," McGrath said. "Simple things, like how she welcomes the day or the way she sips her morning coffee. When you're in love, you love everything your significant other is and does."

As to the reception of "Never Let Me Go," McGrath admits he was caught by surprise at the early response.

"I am so glad that it has been so well-received and so many people are sharing it," he said. "It's a message everyone and their mother can love this Mother's Day."

For more information about the Komen Foundation of Greater Fort Worth, visit http://komengreaterfortworth.org.

For information about Elizabeth Wills, visit http://elizabethwillsmusic.com.

For information about Danny Wright, visit http://dannywrightpiano.com.

To find out more about The Texas State Men & Boys Choir, visit http://texasstatemenandboyschoir.org.

To read more about The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir, visit http://dorothyshawbellchoir.org.

Find out more about The McGrath Project at http://garymcgrathmusic.com and https://facebook.com/TheMcGrathProject.

Media Contact:
Gary McGrath
(818) 312-8546

*PHOTO for Media: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/17-0512s2p-mcgrath-300dpi.jpg

*VIDEO - "Never Let Me Go" by Gary McGrath (YouTube): https://youtu.be/KDEkhXlmgcY

4818 Records, LLC today announced that as we prepare to honor women everywhere on Mother's Day 2017 Sunday, May 14, a beautiful new ballad titled "Never Let Me Go" has been released as a single and video to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Greater Fort Worth.