Here are some interesting facts about breast cancer and how it is affecting our communities and our loved ones:

• Nearly 75 percent of women over 40 years old now receive regular mammograms, the single most effective tool for detecting breast cancer early (in 1982, less than 30 percent received a clinical exam).
• The five-year survival rate for breast cancer, when caught early before it spreads beyond the breast, is now 98 percent (compared to 74 percent in 1982).
• The federal government now devotes more than $900 million each year to breast cancer research, treatment and prevention (compared to $30 million in 1982).
• America has 2.3 million breast cancers survivors, which the largest group of cancer survivors in the United States.

                        WITHOUT A CURE… 

• 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will continue to be diagnosed with breast cancer - a devastating disease with physical, emotional, psychological and financial pain that can last a lifetime.
• An estimated 5 million Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer - and more than 1 million could die - over the next 25 years.
• An estimated 25 million women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer - and 10 million could die - over the next 25 years.

The Harvest Festival was recently acquired by Western Exhibitors, a small, family-owned company that has produced gift and home furnishing trade shows on the West Coast for more than 65 years.  Designed to provide guests with the ability to purchase personalized gifts, the Harvest Festival is a delightful shopping experience for the whole family.  

WHO: Long Beach Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show® and Susan G. Komen
WHAT: The Harvest Festival is a unique American hand crafted arts & crafts show that is offering the Susan G. Komen fundraising opportunities at the show.
WHY: To educate the local community about the dangers of breast cancer and how to avoid becoming a victim during October which has been coined “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”.
WHEN: October 17-19, 2008
WHERE: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd,
TIME: Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
COST: Adults $9, Seniors (62+) $7, Youth (13-17) $4, 12 & Under Free
                                   Tickets valid for re-entry all weekend long

INFO: Call 415-447-3205 or visit www.harvestfestival.com for tickets and information