Chief Communications Officer Jennifer McGuffin named spokesperson for Susan G. Komen Chicago Race for the Cure
Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a national litigation firm based in Chicago, announces Chief Communications Officer Jennifer McGuffin has been named spokesperson of the Susan G. Komen Chicago Race for the Cure. The firm also is proud to be a lead sponsor of the annual event, in honor of clients and staff who have breast cancer or lost loved ones to the disease.
The Susan G. Komen organization has one mission: To save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. This year’s annual Race for the Cure in Chicago will be held virtually, and participants are encouraged to run and walk wherever they are and feel the presence of the Komen community every step of the way.
In the role of spokesperson, Jennifer will advocate for Susan G. Komen awareness and fundraising through media interviews, corporate appearances and in a video that will be shown at 9 a.m. on the date of the Race for the Cure, October 23.
Romanucci & Blandin is lead counsel in the civil lawsuit against Sterigenics in Willowbrook, Illinois, where toxic emissions of ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, sickened more than 700 residents with breast cancer, fertility problems and other ailments. Separately, the firm recently secured an Illinois record $12.35 million in a medical malpractice case for the family of a woman whose breast cancer was not diagnosed in a timely manner despite a family history of the disease and multiple lumps in her breast and armpit. She lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 37, leaving behind a husband and young children.
Jennifer, who is a 2019 breast cancer survivor and a member of the Susan G. Komen Chicago Executive Leadership Council, leads the communication team at Romanucci & Blandin and is responsible for the firm’s media strategy, public affairs and legislative outreach, communication with referring attorneys and clients as well as internal communication. In 2020, she was named Woman of the Year in Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing by the prestigious Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. A former journalist, she was recognized for her work including media relations on a range of high profile civil rights cases including representing the families of George Floyd and Daniel Prude, environmental matters like the ethylene oxide exposure case involving Sterigenics, representing clients who lost loved ones due to Boeing 737 MAX negligence and pursuing justice for consumers after Commonwealth Edison admitted to a bribery scheme.
The firm has created Team Romanucci & Blandin for this year’s Race for the Cure and will be holding a walk along Chicago’s scenic River Walk from the Clark Street Bridge to the Lakefront on October 20 at 10 a.m. Anyone wishing to register for this year’s Race for the Cure is welcome to sign up at the link below and join attorneys and staff for the R&B event.
https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=8765&pg=entry
“Romanucci & Blandin takes our advocacy role very seriously, both in the courtroom and in our community. We are committed to bringing justice to our clients who have been touched by breast cancer, we support those on our team who have dealt with the disease, and we are proud of Jennifer for her leadership role for this important cause,” said Hon. Gina A. DeBoni, Managing and Senior Partner at Romanucci & Blandin.
“At Susan G. Komen we advocate for breast cancer patients and their families all year long, but October is especially important, when we host Race for the Cure as a way to not only raise money but also to raise the spirits of our community. There is tremendous value in coming together to honor those touched by breast cancer and inspire all of us to keep fighting for a cure. We appreciate our supporters like Romanucci & Blandin and others for joining us in this fight,” said Beth Carona, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Chicago.
Anyone with questions about Susan G. Komen or the Chicago Race for the Cure is encouraged to email info@komen.org or call 1-877- GO KOMEN.
About Romanucci & Blandin, LLC
Romanucci & Blandin is a national trial practice committed to fighting for victims of negligence, abuse and wrongful death arising from police misconduct, corporate negligence, civil rights actions, medical malpractice, mass torts and class actions. The attorneys’ steadfast commitment to fighting for those seeking justice around the country has helped the firm obtain multiple verdicts and settlements in the millions of dollars. The Chicago-based personal injury lawyers are dedicated to providing victims who suffered injury as a result of another’s wrongdoing full and fair compensation in a diligent, professional, skilled and caring manner. The lawyers actively support their communities and provide advocacy at the national, state and local levels on issues that support the U.S. tort system. Founded in 1998, Romanucci & Blandin is widely recognized for representing plaintiffs in numerous practice areas including: personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, pharmaceutical, mass torts, civil rights, police misconduct, excessive force, aviation, product liability and premises liability. For more information about Romanucci & Blandin, please visit www.rblaw.net or call (312) 458-1000.
About Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social media at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
