Education Outreach Programs
Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness in Our Communities

NEW
PhotoVoice Project
Unbeatable, a musical premiere of a woman's journey through breast cancer at Stages Theatre
September 11 at 7:30pm: Komen Night at Unbeatable
Worship in Pink, a faith-based outreach program

Education Committee
The Education Committee assists with the Affiliate's education programming providing breast cancer information to the seven county service area. All committee members are trained and participate in a variety of education programs. New volunteers are always welcome to join the committee. See training schedule below.

Project Pink
This is a breast cancer awareness program targeting young females in the high school setting. In partnership with the Young Survival Coalition, this 45-minute presentation includes a breast health speaker, materials and a survivor story, free of charge to the participating school. Click here for more information. To participate, please contact Lilian Alvarez, Education and Volunteer Manager at (713)783-9188 or lalvarez@komen-houston.org.

Service Area Leaders (SALs)
This special group of volunteers is dedicated to helping their resident communities by serving as the key Komen representative in their communities. SALs provide their communities with breast health and breast cancer information and brochures, resources and special educational events. All SALs are available to present to your group and attend community events in their service areas. Click here to find your SAL. For more information or to become a Service Area Leader for your community, please contact Lilian Alvarez, Education and Volunteer Manager at (713)783-9188 or lalvarez@komen-houston.org.

I AM THE CURE.^®
This Komen National initiative is intended to increase awareness about breast cancer and educate all Race for the Cure^® participants on early detection techniques. This program is ideal for volunteers of all ages seeking the perfect activity at the Race for the Cure^®. High school and college students are encouraged to participate as Cure Leaders on Race day to help deliver educational messages throughout the race course and at the education/affiliate booths. Click here for more information. To have your group participate, please contact Lilian Alvarez, Education and Volunteer Manager at (713)783-9188 or lalvarez@komen-houston.org.

Health Fairs and Material Distribution
The Affiliate offers breast health and breast cancer materials and equipment for use in our service area. The Education Committee assists in distributing materials to all non-profit organizations/individuals upon request. Click here to request an Education Speaker or Educational Materials from the Komen Houston Affiliate. Please submit the completed form to the Education and Volunteer Manager at lalvarez@komen-houston.org or fax to (713)783-9187. All forms must be completed with at least a six weeks notice. All presentations are free of charge, however, donations are appreciated. Free educational equipment and materials in a variety of languages are provided to non-profit organizations.

Pink Ribbon Home Project
Do your part by simply making pink breast cancer awareness ribbons at home and send or drop off at our office. For more information or to have your group participate, please contact Lilian Alvarez, Education and Volunteer Manager at (713)783-9188 or lalvarez@komen-houston.org. 

Other Projects & Collaborative Efforts

To Sign Up Now:
Please send your RSVP to eduintern@komen-houston.org including:
Subject Line: Training date preferred
Name
Preferred phone number
Current e-mail address
Zip code
The city area that you wish to cover