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October 24, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®’s
National Outreach Tour Visits California State University, Dominguez
Hills
The Susan G. Komen On
the Go™ mobile experience
educates and engages people of all ages in the breast cancer movement
where they live, work and play.
On Monday, Nov. 3, California State University,
Dominguez Hills will host Komen On the Go™. This stop along
the nationwide tour aims to teach participants to take charge
of their breast
health, be empowered to share information with friends, and join
the breast cancer movement.
WHAT: The Komen On the Go™ signature bright pink vehicles
convert into an interactive learning center. This fun, hands-on
experience features computer kiosks chock full of information on
the breast cancer movement, life-saving recommendations about breast
health awareness, useful instruction such as how to do a breast
self-exam, inspirational videos, and an eight-foot “graffiti
wall” for sharing memories or pledging support for the cause.
Other perks include information on how to volunteer in your area,
details on the Komen Los Angeles County Race for the Cure, and
tips on supporting loved ones facing breast cancer.
WHO: Susan G. Komen for the Cure and California State University,
Dominguez Hills
WHEN: Monday, Nov. 3
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: California State University, Dominguez Hills
University North Lawn,
For more information, previous event photos and a complete tour schedule, visit
www.komen.org/go.
CONTACT: Joanna Morales
Susan G. Komen, Los Angeles County
310-489-0856
jmorales@komenlacounty.org
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About Komen
On the Go™ -- Infiltrate. Educate. Elevate.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is
on a mission to end breast cancer forever, and the Komen On the
Go™ mobile experience is bringing that message to communities
across the country. From inner cities to community festivals; public
universities to neighborhood centers, Komen On the Go’s signature
bright pink vehicles are teaching Americans everywhere to take
charge of their breast health and empowering participants to share
information with friends and join the breast cancer movement. Currently
in its fifth cross-country tour, Komen On the Go will be on exhibit
more than 150 days in more than 50 communities across the United
States, educating and elevating thousands of people with messages
of hope. The tour is made possible, in part, by founding sponsor,
the Val Skinner Foundation and the LIFE (LPGA Pros In The Fight
To Eradicate Breast Cancer) Event series. For more information,
visit www.komen.org/go.
About
CSU Dominguez Hills -- California
State University, Dominguez Hills is a highly diverse,
urban university located in the South Bay, primarily
serving the
Los Angeles metropolitan area. The university prides itself
on its outstanding faculty and friendly, student-centered
environment.
Known for excellence in teacher education, nursing, psychology,
business administration, and digital media arts, new degree
programs include computer science, criminal justice,
recreation and leisure
studies, social work, and communication disorders. On campus
is the Home Depot Center, a multi-purpose sports complex
that hosts
world-class soccer, tennis, track and field, lacrosse, and
cycling.
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