With
its "RE/MAX Racing for Life®" slogan, RE/MAX International
is proud to be a co-sponsor of the National Series Breast Cancer
Survivor Recognition Program at Komen Race for the Cure events,
the world's largest series of 5K runs and fitness walks. Komen
estimates that more than 1 million people participated in its
2006 races.
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Survivor Recognition
Program celebrates breast cancer survivors and honors those who
have lost their battles with the disease. RE/MAX shares sponsorship
with Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, a nonprofit volunteer organization.
RE/MAX contributes pink survivor T-shirts and
caps, as well as "In celebration of" and "In memory
of" back signs and program banners for every race. RE/MAX
Associates who are breast cancer survivors or who otherwise have
been affected by the disease are encouraged to solicit pledges
for their own participation. Corporate representatives host breast
cancer survivor recognition tents at the more than 100 events
in the United States.
Sold for the Cure™
RE/MAX launched a unique program early in 2007 exclusive to RE/MAX
Sales Associates that allows agents to designate homes as Sold
for the Cure properties in support of Komen for the Cure. The
pink "RE/MAX in support of Komen for the Cure" banner
that sits atop a RE/MAX yard sign means that Komen will receive
a donation from the RE/MAX agent when that property sells.
The
"$25 for 25" program
In October 2007, Komen for the Cure celebrates 25 years leading
the fight against breast cancer. Together with its affiliate network,
corporate partners and various donors, Komen has invested nearly
$1 billion in research, education, screening and treatment since
1982. The organization has pledged to invest another billion over
the next 25 years. In that time, 25 million people will be diagnosed
with breast cancer and 10 million will die.
In an effort to support the organization's ongoing
mission - and in celebration of Komen's achievements over the
past 25 years - RE/MAX Associates will have opportunities to make
$25 donations to Komen for the Cure throughout the month of October.
RE/MAX
is committed to supporting Komen
for the Cure's promise to save lives and end breast cancer
forever.
