Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with
her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and
endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to
make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of
worrying about her own situation. That concern for others continued even
as Susan neared the end of her fight. Moved by Susan’s compassion for
others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised
her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast
cancer forever.
That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the
Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested
nearly $1.5 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest
grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re
working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for
all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our
partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest
source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer
in the world.