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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Missouri's First Lady Leads More than 100 Participants in Race for the CureST. LOUIS – First Lady Melanie Blunt today led a team of more than 100 members in the Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure®. The race raises support for breast cancer education, research, support and treatment. "I have worked to encourage Missouri women to take time for breast cancer screenings and to promote breast cancer research and awareness, and I am delighted to join the Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure in the fight against breast cancer," Mrs. Blunt said. "It is an honor to walk with survivors, supporters and family members who are united towards a common goal and is very encouraging to serve as a team captain to raise support for the Race." Promoting breast cancer awareness is an important aspect of the first lady's women's wellness initiative. Like many Missouri families, Mrs. Blunt was touched by breast cancer, when as a teenager she lost her mother to the disease. She serves as spokesperson and honorary chair for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Mid-Missouri Affiliate and is committed to encouraging Missouri women to take time for breast cancer screenings and to promoting breast cancer research and awareness. Mrs. Blunt has participated in the Race for several years. More than 100 participants joined the first lady on TEAM MELANIE BLUNT, including Gov. Matt Blunt. In its first year, TEAM MELANIE BLUNT raised more than $4,000 to support the Race, making it the 8th highest ranked small team for fundraising out of 415 total teams in the category. Close to 4,000 Missouri women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Breast cancer can be treated successfully if it is detected early. Susan G. Komen for the Cure recommends a 3-step approach to breast cancer screening that includes a combination of mammography, clinical breast exams and breast self-exams:
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