Susan G. Komen Washington, D.C. Race for the Cure
Cause Area
- Health & Medicine
Location
55 E. Jackson BlvdChicago, IL 60604 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Our promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
Description
Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $847 million in research and provided $1.8 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs serving millions of people in more than 30 countries worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/susangkomen and Twitter @SusanGKomen .