Wireless Zone Surpasses Goal For Fight Against Breast Cancer

From Susan G. Komen For the Cure, CT

The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving continues its support of the Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® with a $7,450 donation to the local fight against breast cancer – the largest donation from the Connecticut-based company to date. This most recent contribution brings Wireless Zone’s contribution to more than $20,000 in support of Komen Connecticut’s work throughout the state.

Wireless Zone is not only a wireless retail store, but also a community partner. Each year the Foundation gives to local organizations like Komen Connecticut that have an impact on Wireless Zone employees and franchisees.

“As an organization that serves the entire state of Connecticut,” said Anne Morris, executive director of Komen Connecticut, “We appreciate the opportunity to partner with a company that has its roots in our state and has a special commitment to the wellbeing of its employees and their families.”

Wireless Zone is especially dedicated to Komen for the Cure – Susan Suhr, the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, won her fight with breast cancer several years ago and has been spearheading fundraising efforts for this cause specifically. She has devoted her time and creative energy to develop an inter-office fundraising campaign to raise money for Komen Connecticut.

Donations were made by Wireless Zone corporate headquarters employees, both directly and through the purchase of York Peppermint Patties sold throughout the month of October (National Breast Cancer Awareness Month). For a minimum donation of $5, employees were also allowed to wear denim and pink during the company’s designated day of celebration.

Komen Connecticut will invest the funds raised in research and Connecticut-based breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs, to ensure that women have access to the information and services they need to keep them healthy.

About the Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Komen for the Cure’s presence in Connecticut began in 1994 with a Race for the Cure. The local organization was incorporated as an Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in 1999. Komen Connecticut serves local communities by providing funding for research and local life-saving programs which address education, screening and treatment for Connecticut residents. In 2010, Komen Connecticut invested $1.02 Million locally, providing funding to 21 Connecticut breast health programs. Since 1994, Komen for the Cure has awarded more than $20 Million to programs in our local communities. For more information, visit KomenCT.org or call 860-728-4955.