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Local Attorney Joins Susan G. Komen Lowcountry Affiliate Board of Directors

Susan Komen for the Cure Laura Simons

Charleston, SC – Laura Simons, attorney for Clawson & Staubes, recently joined the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as their newest board member just in time to be involved with the 19th annual Susan G. Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure taking place on Saturday, October 20 at the Family Circle Cup Stadium on Daniel Island.

Simons joins the Lowcountry Affiliate as the 12th member of the board which functions to advise, assist and aid in efforts to support breast health education, outreach programs and to be another liaison in the community. She was inspired initially by the grassroots network of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, providing education, screening and treatment programs to those most in need. She comes to the Lowcountry Affiliate with experience working with the Cinderella Project in Greenville, South Carolina and Meals on Wheels in Charleston.

“Since becoming involved, I have been so highly impressed by the dedication of those who give their time and energy to the Komen Lowcountry affiliate,” says Simons. “I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to see firsthand the lifesaving impact this organization has in our community.”
Born in Charleston and raised in nearby Holly Hill, South Carolina, Laura earned a degree in English and journalism from Clemson University in 2005. She received her juris doctorate, magna cum laude, from the Charleston School of Law. Simons practices corporate law and business litigation at Clawson and Staubes and assists corporations and other business entities with their legal and regulatory needs. Laura resides on Sullivans Island, where she enjoys spending time on the beach, the boat or the golf cart. She also enjoys visiting with family and friends, traveling and Clemson football.

About the Race

Race for the Cure started as one local 5K (3.1 miles) race and has grown to be a national series of 110+ races in cities around the globe. The Race is one of the nation’s top 5K races and would not be possible without the 75,000+ volunteers and respective race committees that help put this event together. The local Race is South Carolina’s largest 5K race. To learn more, visit www.komenlowcountry.org or call the Race hotline at (843) 556-3343.

About the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the local partner for the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer. The Lowcountry Affiliate has invested more than $5 million in our 17-county service area to provide breast cancer screenings, support services, and breast health education to those in need. Seventy-five percent of net proceeds raised by the Affiliate stay in our local communities, while the remaining income goes to the national Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Programs – supporting research, awards and educational and scientific programs around the world. For more information, visit www.komenlowcountry.org, www.facebook.com/komenlowcountry and www.twitter.com/komenlowcountry.
Location: 126 Seven Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29492, USA

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