Ask the President of Komen a question
I've been invited to participate in a VIP summit next month with the Komen Foundation. It will take place the weekend of the Global Race for the Cure in Washington, DC.
There are a lot of exciting briefings that will take place during the two day meeting. But I am most excited about the opportunity to sit and talk with the President and CEO of Komen, Dr. Judy A. Salerno.
I was considering organizing a team for the walk (as I have in the past) but my intuition told me to just wait on that decision. I am glad that I did. I know that a lot of my survivor sisters are not fond of Komen these days... but I'm not in that camp. Despite their flaws I think that Komen does great work around the world and they've done an absolutely phenomenal job raising awareness of this disease.
I do believe that there are plenty of topics in the world of breast cancer that need to be addressed and I hope that this summit offers me the opportunity to learn more about what their strategic plans are for the future.
I would like to walk into this meeting prepared with my thoughts and feelings about breast cancer and where we are in terms of research, awareness, global programs and education.
Did I ever tell you that my dream would be to take "My Fabulous Boobies" on the road? Specifically to Africa? *dreamy sigh* Yes... that is my dream. But while I am here in the US and offered an opportunity to learn and share, I plan to take full advantage of it.
That brings me to my question of you...
What questions do you have for the Komen Foundation?
Drop me a line in the comments section, please. I will take your thoughts and my own into this summit and report back when its over.
