Houston Chronicle Sunday

Company makes strides to support breast cancer research

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On Saturday, May 11, Coldwell Banker United, Realtors participat­ed in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Walk.

The CBUR team was well represente­d. This year alone, Coldwell Banker United, Realtors Houston region has promised to add to the $2,000,000 they have raised for breast cancer research and are continuing their efforts throughout the year.

Challenges fly from office to office, creating great camaraderi­e and momentum. Offices and their ambassador­s chose their team names and created ideas.

Cyndy Cowley, corporate organizer of the march, said “Coldwell Banker United, Realtors is honored to join with the American Cancer Society to help fight this insidious disease. Every one of our offices made great strides to support this cause, even while helping home buyers and sellers get their deals done.”

Steve Barnes, president and COO of the Houston Division of Coldwell Banker United, Realtors, spoke at the kickoff breakfast for the American Cancer Society at the Junior League, and gave words of encouragem­ent at the walk.

“As a corporate sponsor, we take our job seriously to be the single-largest fundraiser for this walk. And I am proud to say that our agents, staff and management team come through in grand style time and again. If another sponsor knocks us off that perch, then that means more dollars for the fight.

“But be warned … we won’t give up that No. 1 ranking easily.

“I recommend a quick read, ‘The Butterfly Effect,’ giving amazing examples of how your life matters and the difference that each one of us can make in the lives of others.”

The Better Business Bureau is an unbiased non-profit organizati­on that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. Every year, more than 87 million consumers rely on BBB Business Reviews and BBB Wise Giving Reports to help them find trustworth­y businesses and charities across North America. For more informatio­n or to check the reliabilit­y of a company and find trustworth­y businesses, visit www. bbbhouston.org or call 713-8689500. Monica Russo is director of investigat­ions and media relations with the Better Business Bureau of Metropolit­an Houston and South Texas. Send questions regarding homeowner issues to Monica Russo, Better Business Bureau, 1333 West Loop South, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77027, or e-mail her at mrusso@ bbbhou.org. Include mailing address and phone number on letters and emails.

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Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
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 ??  ?? Steve Barnes, president/ COO of the Houston Region of Coldwell Banker United, Realtors warms up the crowd at the annual Making Strides Walk.
Steve Barnes, president/ COO of the Houston Region of Coldwell Banker United, Realtors warms up the crowd at the annual Making Strides Walk.

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