The Susan G. Komen, or The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation as it is originally known, is the largest and best-funded breast cancer organization in the United States. It was funded in 1982 with headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
Susan Goodman Komen, was born on October 31, 1943 in Peoria, Illinois. Komen was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33 and died from the disease on August 4, 1980 at the age of 36. Susan didn’t have much information regarding breast cancer because back then breast cancer was censored in newspaper headlines. After Susan’s death, her younger sister, Nancy Goodman Brinker, who believed Susan’s outcome could had been different if patients knew more about cancer and its treatment. Nancy promised Susan that she would do everything she could to end breast cancer.
Hence, Nancy wanted to carry on Susan’s legacy and founded in 1982 the Susan G. Komen organization, and started a movement to connect to connect survivors and start conversations about breast cancer. (komenoc.org)
What’s the mission of the Susan G. Komen foundation?
Their mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in the communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
What’s their Vision?
The foundation’s vision is a world without breast cancer. The organization’s goal is to bring down the number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the United States by 2026.
Moreover, the organization’s impact has transformed how the world treats and talks about the disease. Since 1982, they have funded more than $988M in research, more than $2.2 billion in education, screening and treatment, serving millions in over 60 countries worldwide. (ww5.komem.org) Over the past 12 years, Komen has invested an average of 80 cents or more on every dollar in mission programs.
How to get involved?
You can get involved by volunteering, attending an event, creating a personalized fundraising page, or becoming an advocate. To participate and more information, visit the webpage: (ww5.komen.org)
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