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Team Heather is a fundraising group in the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Global Race for the Cure in Washington, D.C., which has raised over $403,000, since June, 2001, for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment. Team Heather was formed in 2001 to support 25-year-old Heather Gardner (Starcher) (1976–2002), as she began her fight against breast cancer – a fight that ended on September 29, 2002.〔("Heather (Gardner) Starcher Obituary." ''Akron Beacon Journal Online.'' (2002-9-30). )〕 ==Heather Gardner (Starcher): 1976-2002== Heather Gardner (born December 4, 1976) was the youngest daughter of Robert and Rebecca Gardner of Akron, Ohio, and the sister of Shawn Gardner of Washington, D.C. and Renee Gardner Duddy of Jacksonville, Florida. Rebecca Gardner is a breast cancer survivor. Heather was a graduate of Manchester High School (1994) and The University of Akron (1999). She was a volunteer for The Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of America, and Camp Wonderlung, a camp for children with disabilities.〔("Team Heather Sets the Goal for 2006 and the National Race for the Cure." ''Team Heather Website.'' (2006-1-26). )〕 In 2001, at age 25, Heather was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer. Prior to beginning her course of treatment within University Hospitals of Cleveland’s, Ireland Cancer Center - which included a TRAM flap procedure, chemotherapy, radiation, whole brain radiation, med-port and Ommaya reservoir surgeries, oral chemotherapy, and more - Heather chose first to participate in the 2001 Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Race for the Cure in Washington, D.C.〔(“2001 Team Heather.” ''Team Heather Website.'' (2001-6-2). )〕 Throughout her 17 months of treatment, Heather spoke to women’s groups on the importance of early detection and treatment for breast cancer.〔(“Team Heather Sets the Goal for 2006 and the National Race for the Cure.” ''Team Heather Website.'' (2006-1-26). )〕 In April, 2002, Heather married Jason Starcher of Akron, Ohio. She continued her work as an insurance agent at the Gardner Insurance Agency. In June, 2002, Heather returned, once again, to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2002 Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Race for the Cure.〔(“2002 Team Heather.” ''Team Heather Website.'' (2002-6-1). )〕 The following week, doctors discovered Heather’s breast cancer had metastasized in the form of four brain tumors. On September 29, 2002, Heather died. Thousands turned out in Ohio to pay their respects. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Team Heather」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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