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- John Ford Mustang squad member and breast malignant neoplastic disease subsister Jackie DiMarco has
been instrumental in the development of the 'Warriors in Pink' bundle on
the 2009 Mustang. - John Ford is doubling its part to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
to $500 for each 'Warriors in Pink' Mustang sold. - John Ford and its traders together have got donated more than than $95 million in cash
and in-kind contributions for breast malignant neoplastic disease instruction and research. DEARBORN, Mich., May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When John Ford (NYSE: )
Mustang concern director Jackie DiMarco was working on the development of
the "Warriors in Pink" bundle for the 2008 Mustang, which was designed to
raise money for breast malignant neoplastic disease instruction and research, she had no thought that
the undertaking would hit so fold to home. "We were ready to revolve with the 'Warriors in Pink' programme in the fall
of 2006, and in February of 2007, I discovered a hunk in my breast that
turned out to be malignant," said DiMarco, who shares her narrative on Sunday's
NBC's "Today" show. "I have got always supported Ford's attempts with Susan G.
Komen for the Cure, but despite the lurching statistics associated with
breast cancer, you never believe it's going to go on to you." DiMarco had no ground to believe that it would go on to her. She had
none of the hazard factors typically associated with breast cancer. She led a relatively healthy lifestyle, had no household history of the
disease and was only 34 old age old at the clip of her diagnosis. Most women
don't even begin having mammograms until they attain age 40, consistent with
screening recommendations by the American Cancer Society. "When I went in for the mammogram, I thought the technicians would
think I was being pathetic for even having it checked out," she recalled. Unfortunately, there was ground for concern. The mammogram revealed a
tumor, and a biopsy proved it was cancerous. "The whole experience was phantasmagoric and very scary," shared DiMarco,
whose twin misses were 3 old age old at the time. "The worst portion was right
after the diagnosing when I didn't cognize yet if the malignant neoplastic disease had spread." Fortunately for DiMarco, the malignant neoplastic disease had not metastasized. After four
surgeries, her forecast is excellent. Others, however, are not so lucky. According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly a one-fourth of the 182,480
women in the United States diagnosed with breast malignant neoplastic disease in 2008 will die
from the disease. In DiMarco's case, the malignant neoplastic disease was caught in time. She credits John Ford and
the company's "Warriors in Pink" enterprise with raising her awareness
about breast malignant neoplastic disease and the demand for early detection. "Ford have been a immense protagonist of Susan G. Komen for the Remedy ever
since I joined the company 12 old age ago," she said. "I've got to believe that
all the changeless reminders helped pushing me to acquire things checked out
quickly." As DiMarco and the remainder of the John Ford Mustang squad set up to establish the
2009 Mustang with an optional "Warriors in Pink" package, she states she has
gained a new perspective. "Before my diagnosis, I thought it was a great thing because we were
supporting Komen through the 'Warriors in Pink' package," said DiMarco. John Ford doubled its parts this twelvemonth to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure
to $500 for each "Warriors in Pink" Mustang sold. "Now, it's calm about raising money for a worthy cause, but there's a
lot more to it," she said. "There's a certain amount of pridefulness that comes
along with going through something like this and surviving it. I believe this
car gives women an avenue to expose that pridefulness and to demo what they've
been through and what they've accomplished." Available on the Mustang V-6 insurance premium coupe and exchangeable models, the
"Warriors in Pink" bundle includes a alone wicket with a pinkish thread and
pony wing badge, pinkish Mustang rocker tape striping, wood coal leather
seats with pinkish stitching, aluminum-spoke guidance wheel with pink
stitching and wood coal flooring mats with pinkish thread and direct contrast stitching. "We didn't over-paint it or do it too much, because being a breast
cancer subsister is portion of who you are, not all of who you are," explained
Allison Revier, Mustang merchandise selling manager. John Ford Motor Company have dedicated more than than $95 million in hard cash and
in-kind contributions to breast malignant neoplastic disease instruction and research to date. The
company's end for 2008 is to donate more than than $1 million to the Cure
through the sale of the particular Mustangs, "Warriors in Pink" clothing and
other fundraising efforts. Since 1994, John Ford have served as a National Series Patron of Susan G.
Komen Race for the Cure(R). More than 100 races are held throughout the
year in assorted parts of the country. To turn up a race in your hometown or
for more than information about "Warriors in Pink," delight visit
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SAN ANTONIO -- Thousands of people took to the streets of San Antonio on Saturday for the 11th yearly Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure.

The event, which drew an estimated 28,000 people, raised $1 million for breast malignant neoplastic disease research, organisers said.

Among those running play in the event was six-year breast malignant neoplastic disease subsister Nelda Juarez.

"It's such an inspiration to see so many people out here supporting us," Ciudad Ciudad Juarez said. "It really intends a lot."

"We necessitate to maintain doing this until we happen a cure," said Linda McCullers, a race participant.

The race is the biggest fundraiser for breast malignant neoplastic disease research in San Antonio.

Beth Johnson, 47, of Lake Glenda Jackson is a breast malignant neoplastic disease subsister and stands for the campaign of those who have got got beaten malignant neoplastic disease to assist forestall it, to promote others who are afflicted with it and to observe the particular brotherhood and sistership of those who raise money for the fighting against cancer."I believe it's one manner of giving to those who have experienced malignant neoplastic disease in their lives," Samuel Samuel Johnson said. "It's just so devastating.""I entered the Komen Race for the Remedy for breast malignant neoplastic disease for the first clip in 2000, the first twelvemonth after my breast malignant neoplastic disease surgery and while I was undergoing chemotherapy," Samuel Johnson said. "My husband, Dave, pushed me in a wheelchair during the 5K run/walk. I have got participated every twelvemonth since, eight races in all."Johnson later joined the Team in Training for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. "I participated in the Women's Nike Marathon in San Francisco in 2006," Samuel Johnson said. "I ran the half-marathon (13.1 miles) and raised $3,900 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I ran this in portion to honour British Shilling and Dorothy Savana, who held weekly supplication meetings and prayed for me during my illness. British Shilling was later diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My brother, Lucian, had non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 18. He is now 45.""I tried difficult to back up Beth through her fighting with cancer," Dave Samuel Johnson said. "I watched my ma dice from the disease and learned that household and emotional support is just as of import as the medical treatment."The running play bug spot Dave when he drove Beth to Team in Training Sessions in Houston's Memorial Park every Saturday at 5:30 a.m."I had never run before, except a statute mile or so around the block," Dave said. "You quickly acquire caught up in the enthusiasm — it's contagious. The folks we met were really amazing. Cancer had touched them all in one manner or another, and they quickly bonded with each other. Most everyone was a novice, so the managers taught us how to develop safely, and wise men helped us with fundraising."Beth is currently preparation for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on April 12-13, a 39-mile walking over two days."I am walking in award of my Grandma Talley, who died of breast cancer, as well as my sister Virgin Mary and myself, who are both breast malignant neoplastic disease survivors," she said. "Every measure I take will be in award of my dada and oldest brother, who both died of lung cancer.""When Beth said she wanted to develop for a half-marathon with Team and Training and raise almost $4,000 along the way, I thought she was a small brainsick and thought the thought might soon melt away," Dave said. "It didn't melt away at all. It got bigger. She was really dedicated to the preparation and the fundraising.""My top emotional experience is knowing that I could run the race of my life combat breast malignant neoplastic disease and coming out the other side," Beth said. "I could assist others through fundraising for the medically underserved, research, education, and support of patients and their families.""It's hard for me to state you whether I am more than proud of her running play or her fundraising," Dave said. "She works equally difficult at both. She have truly taken a lemon and made lemonade out of it."Join the fighting against malignant neoplastic disease in Occident Columbia River this Saturday in the 3rd yearly Race for the Cure. Mother Teresa Holland, another malignant neoplastic disease survivor, organized the race, and the return travel to the American Cancer Society. Register online at www.active.com Oregon phone call Netherlands at (979) 491-2181 for a enrollment form. Package pickup truck and race-day registration get at 7 a.m. near 13th and Thomas Jefferson streets, and the race starts at 8 a.m.For information on contributing to Beth's efforts, phone call (979) 297-4633 or direct an e-mail to aggies81(at)swbell.net.Bill Shaw's running play column looks in The Facts every other Monday.