Back in the 1950's, my Great Grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was before my time but I saw how this rippled throughout my family since then. She had raised 10 kids, worked hard at her country home and took care of everyone else. She never made time for herself. She was only in her 50's when she was diagnosed and by the time they caught it, it was too late.

I wish I had gotten a chance to meet her, my grandmother and mother always talked about how kind she was. Her life was cut short and that's why I support Susan G. Komen. I don't want other women and families to go through what my family did.

This year, Valpak has teamed up with Susan G. Komen to amplify awareness by making their usual blue envelopes pink! Valpak’s pink envelope will highlight celebrity chef Sandra Lee, a breast cancer survivor and advocate for women’s health, as a "More Than Pink® Hero."

Submit your stories of how breast cancer has effected your life, and 25 lucky winners will each receive a set of pink KitchenAid appliances in support of Cook for the Cure®. The set includes a stand mixer, blender, 2-speed hand blender and a 5-speed hand mixer with a total retail value of over $800. The nationwide October Valpak envelope will also feature a special surprise for 500 lucky recipients, who will instantly win an immersion blender courtesy of KitchenAid by looking through their pink Valpak envelopes and finding a die-cut certificate shaped like an immersion blender.

How can you help? You can donate here. Or join your local event here. Race for the Cure. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series is the world's largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer ever created. The series of 5K runs and fitness walks raises significant funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.The Komen Race Series welcomes people of all ages and fitness levels, from walkers to elite runners.

I searched and we have several coming up in Findlay, Toledo, and more. Get this exclusive $5 off registration promo code specifically for the DealPro Network. Use code DealPro during registration.

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