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Community Leaders

	Patty Murray United States Senator, Washington State "Early detection is critical to surviving breast cancer, and that is why I support campaigns like ‘Make a Mammogram Promise’ that encourage women to make a strong commitment to their health. I am working hard to increase federal funding for screening, treating and ultimately curing this terrible disease, and I encourage women across Washington state to join the effort to save lives."
	Christine Gregoire Governor, Washington State "I am not a doctor, but I am a breast cancer survivor, and I urge all Washington women to do what I have done. Learn about the disease. Get regular check-ups. Be aware."
	Lee Rhodes Founder, glassybaby "I support any program that gives women information about their bodies and their health. As women, we often put taking care of ourselves last--forgetting that this is the very key to healthy families, friendships, careers, and our own futures."
	Jean Enersen News Anchor, KING 5 News We are lucky. In our community we have some of the best medical care available anywhere in the world. Here's one way to use it: get a mammogram every year. It can save YOUR life. A mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer early... when it can be treated most successfully.
	Connie Kravus Vice President for University Advancement, University of Washington "I promise to be a really annoying nag to my wonderful daughters, sister, sisters-in-law, female colleagues, friends, and women-yet-to-become-friends by asking them to get regular mammograms. I will do this because I love them. It’s that simple and that important."
	Pepper Schwartz Author, Commentator, Professor of Sociology, University of Washington "Since I turned 40, I've had yearly mammograms. I just wouldn't feel safe without one. I know women are busy juggling home, family, work, and relationships--but a once-a-year checkup can be wedged into even the busiest schedule. Our health is too important to be put at the bottom of our 'to-do' list!"
	Martha Choe "Getting regular mammograms is an easy way for me to make sure I’m healthy and that I stay that way."
	Lori Matsukawa News Anchor, KING 5 News "There's no doubt early detection is why my Mom is a 15 year survivor. If you can't afford an annual mammogram, there are programs that will help pay for them. Give yourself a fighting chance!"
	Carolyn Douglas News Anchor, KING 5 News "I see their faces everywhere: women like me, walking and running to raise money for a cure for breast cancer. I see the the faces of survivors working to raise awareness through the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I see compassionate people lending their expertise and support to patients at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. I hear news of yet another loved one, getting the dreaded diagnosis. And I see the faces in the newspaper of those who have lost their battle. I pray I can convince others to use every available tool to protect themselves, beginning with a yearly mammogram. I promise to help spread the word and to protect myself and my family by getting a yearly mammogram myself. It's the promise of a lifetime."
	Teri Hein Executive Director, 826 Seattle "Frankly, one might wonder why I would subject myself to a fairly uncomfortable flattening of two of my female body parts between cold metal plates. But there I will stand, half-dressed in a slightly chilly room, as a tech hovers behind a metal shield that is protecting her from the radiation that she is shooting my way. And imagine, I come back for more, year after year, waiting in the lobby with groups of middle-aged women in blue smocks, all there to be smashed and x-rayed. Why do it, you ask? It’s simple. I have a fairly lovely life that I intend to prolong as long as possible. No sense in checking out early with the way it is going so far. Having a mammogram is simply an act of hope."
	Cherié Myers Director, Public & Government Affairs, Safeway "We are proud to make a Mammogram Promise and hope you will join us in spreading the word! Breast cancer does not discriminate. Fortunately, with early detection and annual mammograms, lives can and will be saved."
	Julie van Beek Women’s Basketball Coach, Seattle Pacific University “As a basketball coach, preparation is huge. I want my team to control the things we can control. I think the same thing applies to living a healthy life. To me that means taking care of my diet, exercising daily, managing my stress level, and having yearly mammograms. Early detection of breast cancer is huge. If cancer is found early, there are more treatment options available. I want to encourage anyone over 40 years of age to have a yearly screening mammogram.”
	Julie Gralow Director of Breast Medical Oncology, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance "It's estimated that breast cancer will affect 1 in 8 U.S. women -- we're all at risk! Some beast cancer risk factors, such as our family history, we can't control. But there are risk factors we can control -- like physical activity, weight, and diet. We can also control whether we get regular screening with mammograms. Clinical trials have proven that mammograms save lives, by finding cancer early, when it's most curable. All of us should take control and get our mammograms."
	Meeghan Black News Anchor, KING 5 TV "I feel it's so important to take charge of my health. A mammogram is a significant, important, and EASY step to take. A simple test that could help save my life."
	Fran Bigelow Chocolatier, Fran's Chocolates "A mammogram is so important to me that I have just made it part of my yearly check-up. I schedule it at the same time I make my appointment for my physical, so I always remember it."
	Amy Clancy Investigative Reporter, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News "One of my best buddies, Michelle Millman, is battling breast cancer now and is telling every woman she sees to do their self-exams and get their mammograms regularly. She’s even telling men to tell their wives; not embarrassed at all to talk specifics. As Michelle faces the fight of her life, she’s thinking of saving others. I’m inspired by her. Listen to Michelle Millman: do your self-exams and get your mammograms regularly. Fight the fight, Michelle! Love ya, pal!"
	Susannah Frame Investigative Reporter, KING 5 News "Peace of mind. I think that’s one of the important reasons to get a regular mammogram. There is too much to worry about in this world. Why not get a mammogram, if nothing else, to know you’ve done something positive for yourself, your family, and to have the peace of mind that you are in charge of your body."
	Denise Whitaker Weekend Morning Anchor, KOMO 4 TV "My very first mammogram ever was televised! Yes, I happened upon my first mammogram, as the 'model' for a story I was doing about a new mammography machine. Now I get one every year and encourage other women to do the same. I also Climb to Fight Breast Cancer every year, with six summits so far! Standing on top of a peak, is symbolic of the fight scientists tackle each day looking for a cure and how breast cancer patients must feel when they call themselves a survivor."
	Jennie Shortridge Author "I support the Make a Mammogram Promise because early detection has saved the lives of women I love."
	Constance Lehman Director of Breast Imaging, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance "I'm not worried about being diagnosed with breast cancer, but I do worry about being diagnosed with late stage breast cancer. Having a mammogram is the best way I can reduce that risk--and worry less."
	Nancy Guppy Host, Art Zone, Seattle Channel "The reason to start getting mammograms when you hit age 40 is so that you'll be alive and getting them when you're pushing 80! They're easy, painless, and could very well save your life."
	Kathi Goertzen News Anchor, KOMO 4 TV "It’s time to protect yourself! A mammogram is your best bet for finding and beating breast cancer early. Take the time to get a mammogram. You owe it to yourself."
	Lisa Gangel Weekend Sports Anchor, KING 5 TV "Nearly everyone of us knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. With the advancements in science, we no longer have to fall victim to such a horrific and deadly disease. All it takes is one hour of every year to save your life. Please join me in being an example for women everywhere, get your yearly mammogram and check yourself regularly."
	Elisa Hahn Reporter, KING 5 TV "A mammogram can be the difference between winning or losing the fight against a deadly disease. It’s a weapon every woman should have in her arsenal."
	Shaniqua Manning Anchor, NorthWest Cable News “My grandmother was a breast cancer survivor. Thanks to early detection we had a lot of good years together and she was able to beat it. Give that gift to the people who love you… but, most importantly give it to yourself. Schedule your mammogram today.”
	Madeline Buelt Chief Nurse Executive, Vice President of Operations, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance "I see yearly mammograms as a minor inconvenience compared to the alternative."
	Michelle Esteban Reporter, KOMO 4 TV "I support the ‘Make a Mammogram Promise’ because breast cancer in our state attacks one in every eight women. The next party, the next sporting event, the next exercise class, the next day on the job – look around – count eight women – the one with breast cancer could be you. Get a mammogram, you’re life could depend on it.”
	Molly Shen Anchor, KOMO 4 TV "I'm making the Mammogram Promise for my two kids. My mother died of cancer last year at the age of 60. It was way too soon to lose her. I plan on having decades more with my children, and eventually, their children. We all know that early detection is key. My annual mammogram helps me keep track of my health. And if it ever detects a problem, I'll have a head start on beating it."
	Connie Thompson Anchor, KOMO 4 TV "I just called my clinic and scheduled my annual appointment which is due in January. (I usually wait until I’m long overdue.) This year I made a promise to myself: No excuses. The time it takes to get this vital screening is nothing, compared to the time, money and emotional toll it takes to fight late-stage breast cancer. Take care of your girls. Your girls will take care of you!
	Meg Coyle Weekend News Anchor, KING 5 TV "Happiness is good health, so get happy by getting a mammogram. Take charge of your health! The Make a Mammogram Promise is an easy one to keep, it's your future, after all."
	Tonya Mosley Reporter, KING 5 TV "Mammograms represent taking ownership of your health, by taking proactive steps to keep yourself alive and healthy for your family, friends and yourself. And if you're under 40 like me, you still have a job to do. Women ages 20 to 39 should undergo clinical breast exams and regularly conduct self exams at home."
	Nancy Pearl Librarian "Five good friends - women from all over the country - had or have breast cancer. For four of them, the cancer was caught early enough that surgery and radiation/chemotherapy have helped them survive this long. But one friend's cancer was discovered too late to save her. As you might imagine, I'm a big supporter of anything that will help early detection of breast cancer."
	Julie Francavilla Anchor, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News Making a mammogram promise isn’t just for us, it’s for those we love most. My dear friend, Niki Ueland said something that proved to be the 'aha moment' that gets me in for my yearly mammogram. Also a busy mom, wife, journalist, and volunteer, she said, 'I would hate to leave my children without a mother because I didn’t make time to get a mammogram.' This prioritizes my yearly mammogram to the top of my 'to do' list. Thanks Niki. I promise to find the time, make the mammogram appointment, and go.
	Trish May Founder, Athena Partners "As a cancer survivor, I know firsthand how critical it is to detect cancer at its earliest stage. I cannot stress enough just how important it is to get a mammogram. I promise to get mine every year and I hope my friends and family will do the same."
	Tina Mankowski Associate Vice President for Medical Affairs, Health Sciences Center "What a live-saving diagnostic! I believe all women should have access to mammograms regardless of their ability to pay. We are making this a reality through public/private partnerships."
	Tracy Vedder Reporter, KOMO 4 News "Since my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer--all my sisters (there are four of us) and my extended family--all pledged to get a mammogram every year. Cancer has taken a heavy toll on my family but we all refuse to let it win. A yearly mammogram is one step we each take in our fight. So every year we all check in with each other to make sure that we've scheduled and had our mammograms. It is the promise we made to our mother, the promise we continue to make to ourselves and to each other."
	Linda Gainer Vice President, External Communications, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center "Working for a world-renowned cancer center is a personal daily reminder for me to get screened and never take my health for granted. That's why I get a mammogram each year. Mammography offers the best shot at detecting breast cancer early, when cure rates are high."
	Force 10 Hoops Dawn Trudeau, Ginny Gilder, Anne Levinson, and Lisa Brummel; Owners of the Seattle Storm "The Storm and the WNBA are committed to generating awareness and educating women about breast cancer as part of our annual Breast Health Awareness initiative. Our team is used to on-court battles, but the fight against breast cancer is a cause greater than any rivalry. Getting regular check-ups is an important – and easy – step for every woman to take."

In our first annual Make a Mammogram Promise campaign, four Grand Prize Winners won six glassybaby votives and 31 Daily Drawing Winners won a glassybaby each. Next year’s prizes will be even better, so promise now and be among the first to know what we have planned for 2010