PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2009) - The Gardens Mall, a premiersponsor of the 19
th Annual Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure®, is seeking inspirational stories of breast cancer survivors or their loved ones for a contest to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
"Sharing our stories is an effective way to raise public awareness of breast cancer," said Patricia Abramson, chairwoman of the 2010 Race, scheduled for January 30 in West Palm Beach. "These stories - of courage and fear, hope and despair, love and anger - are special individually and en mass, fueling our dedication to eradicating breast cancer and moving others to join the battle. And they save lives by spreading critical messages such as early detection and treatment."
Shoppers are invited to submit their stories to The Gardens Mall, which will display all entries in the Mall's Pink Lounge, opening in January. All submissions will be entered into a drawing to select one winner, who will receive a $250 gift card from the mall. Stories can be up to 500 words and must be accompanied by an entry form, available at
www.thegardensmall.com. Submit entries to the address on the entry form or to
survivor@thegardensmall.com. All entries must be received by November 15, 2009. The winner will be announced November 30, 2009.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists.The Race is the primary fundraiser for the Komen South Florida Affiliate, which serves Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties: 75 percent of proceeds stay in South Florida while the remainder funds national breast cancer research. The 2009 Race brought together more than 22,000 participants.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, we have invested more than $1.3 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, breast health or breast cancer, visit
www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.
About The Gardens Mall
The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The luxurious 1.4 million square foot regional shopping center features more than 160 retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Sears. For more information about The Gardens Mall, call 561-775-7750, or visit the mall online at
www.thegardensmall.com.
About The Forbes Company
Based in Southfield, Michigan, The Forbes Company (
www.theforbescompany.com) is a nationally recognized owner, developer and manager of iconic regional shopping centers in Florida and Michigan, renowned throughout their respective markets for their retail innovation, fashion leadership, distinctive architecture and luxury appointments. In addition to The Gardens Mall, these properties include: Waterside Shops in Naples, The Mall at Millenia in Orlando, and Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan.
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