Susan G. Komen | Advocacy Groups
Our Vision: A World Without Breast Cancer
Our Mission: To save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
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/.
Latest from Susan G. Komen
Live Into Your Life: A Q&A with Melissa Surdez, Metastatic Liver and IMPACT Luncheon Speaker
August 9th 2019Melissa Surdez truly is a liver. She dives headfirst into living and loving life with positivity, enthusiasm and true happiness. As a woman living with metastatic breast cancer, Melissa is an encouraging inspiration to many.
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Komen NYC Educates Women About Breast Cancer Screening
June 6th 2019Linda Tantawi, CEO of Susan G. Komen Greater New York City, discussed the organization’s events that serve as the “pink ribbon connecting the community” and some of their upcoming initiatives to help educate women about breast cancer screening and treatment.
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Komen Greater NYC and the Biden Cancer Initiative
April 3rd 2019Vice President Joe Biden discusses ways to work collectively with the Biden Cancer Initiative to explore gaps in cancer detection and treatment, identify solutions to address them and inject the urgency of now to make progress.
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