“This is my first year participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure,” said Jones. “Through my participation in this event I know I am making a personal impact on the breast cancer movement. The Komen 3-Day for the Cure is challenging, but the opportunity to have an impact is enormous.”

“There are many incredible women in my life that I am dedicating my walk to,” said Jones. “I have family members and friends that have fought the battle with breast cancer, or are still fighting. Not only am I dedicating my walk to the many who have dealt with breast cancer first hand, but also to all the other women that are at risk.

“Participating in this event is one way that I can make an impact and do my part to end the fight against breast cancer.”

Jones has set a fundraising goal of $2,300 for the event. Net proceeds from the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure™ fund innovative global breast cancer research and local community programs supporting education, screening and treatment.

On Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Jones will be hosting a fundraising event at the Zion Lutheran Church, 604 W. Evelyn. A fun afternoon of Bingo has been planned, with Pampered Chef demonstrations and sales, and a silent auction. Pampered Chef will be donating 15% of the proceeds of all the sales made at the event, and all other money earned from the silent auction and the sale of Bingo cards will be going towards Jones’ fundraising goal. The event is open to the public, and all of those wanting to learn more about the 3-Day for the Cure event are encouraged to attend.

More than 1.3 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer globally each year. To help Jones reach her goal by making a donation or joining her team, visit www.the3day.org, searching for participant Amber Jones or her team Wings of Strength. To learn how to participate or volunteer with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY.

About the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight to end breast cancer. Komen 3-Day for the Cure participants raise a minimum of $2,300 and walk an average of 20 miles a day for three consecutive days, educating tens of thousands of people about breast health with every step. Funds raised impact breast cancer research and community-based breast health and education programs. The 3-Day for the Cure is presented by Energizer. The national series sponsors are Bank of America and New Balance. Please visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY for more information.

The 2010 Komen 3-Day for the Cure Series includes events in Boston (July 23-25), Cleveland (July 30 – August 1), Chicago (August 6-8), Michigan (August 13-15), Twin Cities (August 20-22), Denver (August 27-29), Seattle (September 24-26), San Francisco Bay Area (October 1-3), Washington, DC (October 8-10), Philadelphia (October 15-17), Atlanta (October 22-24), Tampa Bay (October 29-31), Dallas/Fort Worth (November 5-7), Arizona (November 12-14), San Diego (November 19-21).

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure^®

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure^®, we have invested nearly $1.5 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.