About Universal Care In 1998, Universal Share was founded in an effort to launch a personal attack on the most common form of cancer in American women. Since World War II, breast cancer has become the number one killer in women ages 25-55. Our mission is to raise money for breast cancer organizations that provide support and treatment for underserved women as well as those organizations that develop grassroots advocacy and awareness programs, early detection programs and increased research dollars. Universal Share is committed to aiding others to end breast cancer and to supporting those living with it. We are also committed to creating a unique and memorable event that can be reprised annually. To date, the results have been extraordinary. In just 7 years Strike Out Breast Cancer events have raised over $1.4 million dollars! Universal Share’s fundraising activities consist of an annual event called Strike Out Breast Cancer! For the last 7 years it has taken place during the month of October (breast cancer awareness month). Each year over 500 people from the Bay Area attend this event at the Presidio Bowling Lanes, located in The Presidio of San Francisco. They enjoy donated food and wine from some of the top restaurants in San Francisco, dance under a big top, bid on silent auction items and of course, bowl. In addition, Universal Share honors a breast cancer survivor who is making a difference in the fight against the disease, with our Award of Courage. As the most common form of cancer in American women, breast cancer accounts for one out of three cancer diagnoses. It is estimated that 1 out of 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime - a risk that in 1960 was 1 out of 14. Universal Share is committed to reversing this trend by raising money for organizations that support early detection and awareness programs, provide support care and counseling and serve low income and minority groups. Universal Share Team Co-Founders Gail Defferari Susan Sachs Event Committee Anthony Albertus Rebecca Chap Robert Coffing Mario Diaz Dyan Garza Marcy Fraser Nancy Kokolj Ken Moore Karen Steffens Barb Vick Bobby Wise * * * 2006 © Universal Share