http://www.ifallsdailyjournal.com/news/about-local-folks/my-sister-bert-karasek-and-sister-patti-raise-nearly-9-300-komen-breast-cance Comments for "For my sister: Bert Karasek and sister Patti raise nearly $9,300 in Komen breast cancer event" en http://www.ifallsdailyjournal.com/news/about-local-folks/my-sister-bert-karasek-and-sister-patti-raise-nearly-9-300-komen-breast-cance <p>By Ariel Arch, Intern</p> <p>The goal of the 3-Day Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk is to get one step closer to a cure for the disease, and to help the thousands of men and women who are diagnosed every year.<br /> To fund scientific advancement to end a disease that ravages victims, friends, family, and communities, impassioned people come together and raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.<br /> In 14 different states, supporters make a commitment to end breast cancer by walking 60 miles over the course of three days.</p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.ifallsdailyjournal.com/news/about-local-folks/my-sister-bert-karasek-and-sister-patti-raise-nearly-9-300-komen-breast-cance">read more</a></p> http://www.ifallsdailyjournal.com/news/about-local-folks/my-sister-bert-karasek-and-sister-patti-raise-nearly-9-300-komen-breast-cance#comments About Local Folks Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:05:21 -0500 Journal Staff 10462 at http://www.ifallsdailyjournal.com