OCTOBER 18 | 2nd ANNUAL KOMEN AUSTIN SOCIAL MEDIA DAY

Use Facebook, Twitter and more to fight breast cancer in Central Texas

On Thursday, October 18th we invite the community to turn their favorite social media pages PINK to increase awareness of breast cancer and the FREE services offered right here in the Austin area. This 2nd annual event is a way for YOU to support without leaving your house, work or school. 

Join us by changing your profile and cover pictures, sharing video testimonials from LOCAL advocates and/or sharing special messages with your online community.

Support through Twitter

• Use the following sample tweets OR make your own using @komenaustin and #RaceATX
• I will #RaceATX on Nov 4 to support FREE mammograms in #ATX from @KomenAustin. Join me http://ow.ly/exWGQ
• I will #RaceATX on Nov 4 to support FREE #breastcancer services in #ATX from @KomenAustin. Join me http://ow.ly/exWGQ
• I will #RaceATX on Nov 4 for the #1in8 that will be diagnosed with #breastcancer. Join me http://ow.ly/exWGQ
• I will #RaceATX on Nov 4 with @komenaustin in honor of my [blank]. Join me http://ow.ly/exWGQ
• Change your profile picture to the #RaceATX picture 
• Share a #RaceATX video from the Komen Austin YouTube page

Support through Facebook

• Use the follow sample statues OR make your own! Customize your posts with a link to your fundraising page for the Race!
• On November 4th, I will participate in the Komen Austin Race for the Cure because I support the FREE breast health services they fund in my community. To make sure women and men continue to have access to these services register or donate today at http://www.komenaustin.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/
• On November 4th, I will participate in the Komen Austin Race for the Cure in honor of [blank]. Register or donate today at http://www.komenaustin.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/
• On November 4th, I will participate in the Komen Austin Race for the Cure because every 74 seconds a woman dies of breast cancer. Take those seconds to  save someone's life. Register or donate today at http://www.komenaustin.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/
• Change your profile picture to the RaceATX picture OR use your favorite picture from a previous Race
• Share a #RaceATX video from the Komen Austin YouTube page 
• Update your cover photo to recognize why you will Race (Pictures also available on the Komen Austin Facebook page) 

Support through Instagram

• Share your favorite picture from a previous Race and include #RaceATX in the description