Who knew a pink cupcake could save lives?

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1 Who knew a pink cupcake could save lives? (And that s just one fun way you can raise money to help find a cure for breast cancer.) So round up your pals. And put on the pink. Look inside. Get inspired and see how easy it is to go Passionately Pink for the Cure at passionatelypink.org

2 Power up your pink! You want to raise money to help end breast cancer that s why Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure is for you. We give you the tools you need to help you get started. When you register on the Passionately Pink website, you ll receive a personal fundraising webpage, posters, breast health information, collectible lapel pins and much more all geared toward enhancing your fundraising efforts. Find more ideas and see how easy it is to go Passionately Pink for the Cure at passionatelypink.org

3 Power up and get started! 1 Register! It takes just 5 minutes and it s free. Visit passionatelypink.org 2 Receive! A Passionately Pink Fundraising Kit that contains: Free collectible lapel pins Free stickers Free posters Free breast health information And more! 3 Roll out the pink carpet! We ll help get you started with great ideas and ways to promote your event, including: Downloadable posters and flyers Personalized templates Your very own Passionately Pink webpage And more!

4 Collectible lapel pins Our Passionately Pink collectible lapel pins are highly coveted. They re a great incentive and a great reward! We ll enhance your efforts for a bigger success. Your very own webpage to plan your event and keep track of your progress. Passionately Pink stickers are a great way to let people know that fun is on its way. Downloadable posters Print your very own professionally designed, personalized, downloadable posters. What better way to publicize your Passionately Pink party!

5 You can do it! (There s a hero inside everyone!) Every little bit helps. Just $100 from your event could fund a free mammogram and help save a woman s life. Your Passionately Pink efforts can make a big difference in the lives of women and men right in your community. If you live in a Komen Affiliate service area, a portion of the money you raise helps fund local education, screening and treatment programs. Komen for the Cure started with the spirit and inspiration of just one woman, and has grown to fund over $1.9 billion in the fight against breast cancer. But there is still much more to be done, and we need your help. TM See how easy it is to go Passionately Pink for the Cure at passionatelypink.org

6 FAQ s and A s To Your Passionately Pink Questions Q: What is Passionately Pink for the Cure? A: Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure is a booster for your personal fundraiser! We re here to enhance your fundraising efforts with promotional and educational materials. Passionately Pink donations must be voluntary, not tied to the sale or purchase of commercial goods or services. Q: Who can participate in Passionately Pink? A: Anyone! We ve seen Passionately Pink activities at offices and schools, in homes and community centers, even outdoors. Q: When can I go Passionately Pink? A: Anytime! Pick a day, a week, a month. Whatever works best for you. Q: How do I register? A: Go to passionatelypink.org, and click on Register. Registration takes about five minutes, and there is no registration fee. Q: What is my team ID number, and why is it so important? A: Every Passionately Pink Team is assigned an ID number during registration. This number helps track your team s donations accurately. Forgot your team ID number? Please call GO KOMEN ( ) x2202, or send an to passionatelypink@komen.org. Q: How will Passionately Pink funds raised be used? A: Susan G. Komen for the Cure is extremely careful about how we spend the funds you entrust to our care. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, and have been rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator for the fifth consecutive year. Passionately Pink donations help support Komen s national initiatives, and help provide life-saving education, screening and treatment programs at the community level through our network of local Komen Affiliates*. Q: Is my donation tax-deductible? A: Contributions may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent permissible by law. Please consult your tax advisor for more information. Q: What do I do with the donations I collect from my Passionately Pink activities? A: Please ensure that all checks are made out to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and reference your ID number. Please do not send cash convert any cash donations to a check or money order. Mail the donations to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 5027, Hagerstown, MD Please use regular mail we use a P.O. Box and cannot accept FedEx or other express delivery services. Q: Is Susan G. Komen for the Cure a nonprofit organization? A: Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To learn more or to register Visit passionatelypink.org Call GO KOMEN ( ) x2202 passionatelypink@komen.org *To determine how donations will be used, we look at the zip code where the donation originates, and share the donation with the Komen Affiliate that services that area. If the donation comes from a zip code that isn t serviced by a Komen Affiliate, the entire donation will benefit Komen s national work Susan G. Komen for the Cure