Springs Post Office to Make Presentation at Race for the Cure

C. Springs Post Office to highlight Breast Cancer Research Stamp & survivors - at SE Colorado Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this Sunday, Sept. 12th

Sales of stamp has raised nearly $71 million so far to support bc research

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Colorado Springs Post Office will again honor breast cancer survivors and highlight the fight to stamp out breast cancer with a presentation at the 16th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Colorado Springs this Sunday, Sept. 12.

The ceremony will take place at approximately 7:00 AM at the main expo center stage, this Sunday, September 12th, at the Garden of the Gods entrance located at 30th Street and Gateway Road.

Ron Perry, Customer Relations Coordinator for the Postal Service in Colorado Springs, will make the presentation of a framed memento of the current Breast Cancer Research (BCR) Stamp to several Honorary Survivors and before an expected audience of more than five thousand participants.

The three Honorary Survivors – from Pueblo County, Teller County and El Paso County - were each chosen for their unselfish devotion and for being tireless advocates for this great cause. They have invested major time and knowledge of experiencing Breast Cancer, of having the fear of being diagnosed, and of obtaining the necessary medical treatment and in gaining the support for being able to survive. They have also spread their own great knowledge and experience to educate newly diagnosed breast cancer survivors, and to help them and many others experience their own success stories.

Ron Perry said it is a great opportunity to raise awareness of how all Coloradoans and Americans can continue to help find a cure through their purchase of the 55-cent BCR stamps, available at all Post Offices. The extra postage above the First Class 44-cent rate – minus administrative costs - goes to support bc research.

Since the Breast Cancer Research (BCR) Stamp was issued and first went on sale in July, 1998, the total raised for bc research from sales of the stamp to date is $70.7 million.

“We invite everyone to join the Post Office, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and the Colorado Springs community at this most worthwhile annual event on Sunday, and to continue their great efforts and support in helping to stamp out breast cancer,” Perry added.