About the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Fulfilling the Promise
Nancy G. Brinker made a promise to her dying sister, Susan Komen, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, this organizatIon was founded and the global breast cancer movement was launched. Today this foundation is the boldest community fueling the best science and making the biggest impact in the fight against breast cancer. Through sponsored events, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has invested almost $2 billion dollars to fulfill the promise of working to end breast cancer in the United States and throughout the world through ground-breaking research, community health outreach, advocacy, and programs in more than 50 countries.
Progress in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Throughout the years, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has contributed with the following victories:
♥More early detection and effective treatment
♥More hope
♥More research
♥More survivors
Nancy G. Brinker made a promise to her dying sister, Susan Komen, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, this organizatIon was founded and the global breast cancer movement was launched. Today this foundation is the boldest community fueling the best science and making the biggest impact in the fight against breast cancer. Through sponsored events, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has invested almost $2 billion dollars to fulfill the promise of working to end breast cancer in the United States and throughout the world through ground-breaking research, community health outreach, advocacy, and programs in more than 50 countries.
Progress in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Throughout the years, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has contributed with the following victories:
♥More early detection and effective treatment
♥More hope
♥More research
♥More survivors