Local residents are urging everyone to join in the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk for a cure in Atlanta October 23-25.

The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal

difference in the fight against breast cancer. Participants commit to fundraising, training and dedicating an entire weekend to the cause.

For questions about the walk and local participants or to learn more about the rewards of volunteering, contact Amy Monroe at robamym@att.net

The 2009 Breast Cancer 3-Day Series includes 15 events in Boston (July 24-26), Cleveland (July 31-August 2), Chicago (August 7-9), Michigan (August 14-16), Twin Cities, Minn. (August 21-23), Denver(August 28-30), Seattle (September 11-13), San Francisco (October 2-4), Washington D.C. (October 9-11), Philadelphia (October 16-18), Atlanta (October 23-25), Tampa Bay, Fla. (October 30-November 1), Dallas/Fort Worth (November 6-8), Arizona (November 13-15), and San Diego (November 20-22).

Breast Cancer 3-Day participants travel an average of 20 miles a day during each event, raising awareness for breast cancer programs and breast health messages along the way. Participants are provided meals, snacks, liquids, mobile showers, tents, safety guidelines, 24-hour medical support –

all resources needed for a safe and memorable experience.

The 2009 Breast Cancer 3-Day Series will generate millions of dollars to fund critical breast cancer research, education, and community health programs.

Eighty-five percent of the net proceeds raised from the Breast Cancer 3-Day will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which is leading the global movement to end breast cancer forever, by funding research and community outreach programs.

Fifteen percent of the net proceeds from the Breast Cancer 3-Day benefit the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, a special field of interest fund that will provide support for breast cancer initiatives including research, treatment, prevention and education.

The NPT Breast Cancer Fund is an

endowment, which will ensure that the cause receives long-term, continuing support irrespective of gifting activities in years to come.

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality

care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure® and the Breast Cancer 3-Day, the organization has invested more than $1.2 billion to fulfill its promise,becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

For more information about Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1.877 GO KOMEN.

National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) is a public charity dedicated to providing philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations, and financial institutions, enabling them to realize their philanthropic aspirations.

Founded in 1996, NPT is among the 100 fastest growing charities and one of the top 35 grant makers in the United States with $660 million in assets under management. Since its inception, NPT has raised over $1.5 billion in charitable assets, and made over 32,000 grants to U.S. and international charities totaling $900 million. NPT is led by a national board of trustees and a team of professionals with more than 200 years of philanthropic experience. For more information, visit www.nptrust.org.