Run With Jamie

Join Jamie and Bodybuilding.com for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Saturday May 7th, 2011 in Boise, Idaho. Every team member will receive a complimentary, one-of-a-kind, "Run With Jamie" t-shirt and the opportunity to race with one of the most inspirational women in the fitness industry, Jamie Eason. If you can't make the event, you can still help by donating in honor of "Run With Jamie."

My personal experience with a breast cancer scare was life changing. I was extremely lucky to find my lump through early detection. Since then, I have drastically changed the way I eat and how I care for my body. There are typically three things that lead to disease: poor genetics, environmental issues or an unhealthy lifestyle. There is really only one of those that you can control, so my message is to be proactive and take care of your body. For those who unfortunately fall ill, organizations like Race for the Cure not only offer education and medical support but a community of people ready to fight your battles with you every step of the way.

— Jamie Eason

The Komen Race for the Cure is a unique event, designed to promote positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer. It has proved to be an enormously effective way to reach many women and men with the message that breast cancer is not necessarily fatal if mammography and breast self-exam become routine. As well as being a road race for runners, the Komen Race for the Cure is an emotionally charged event that attracts many first timers and recreational runners. This is an opportunity for thousands of women, men and their families, running or walking, to spread the breast cancer message.

Every step counts! Taking the time to "Run With Jamie" and/or make a donation provides women and men with services that have literally saved lives. You help make the following programs possible:

• Free mammograms and diagnostics
• Medical treatment for qualified breast cancer patients who cannot afford care, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation
• Support services including support groups, assistance with finding financial resources, prescription refills and transportation to medical appointments
• Education about the warning signs of breast cancer, methods of early detection and the latest treatment options
• Cutting edge research to find a cure for breast cancer