Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Pleased to Announce Egyptian Events to Welcome
All Advocates, Including those from Israel
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Statement by Nancy Goodman Brinker, Founder, Susan G. Komen for the Cure

"Breast cancer advocates from the United States and across the Middle East
are meeting in Egypt from October 21-27 for breast cancer awareness events.
There have been reports that some of the invited participants would not be
allowed to attend these events. Susan G. Komen for the Cure has now received
confirmation that all advocates, regardless of their country of origin, are
invited to fully participate in events to bring breast cancer to the
forefront of public discussion in the Middle East.

After we received the initial report on the situation, we launched a
diplomatic effort to ensure they would be able to participate. I am pleased
to report that our efforts led to confirmation that all advocates would be
welcome to participate in the events.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure remains steadfast in our mission to save lives
and end breast cancer forever."