As we celebrate National Capture the Sunset Week during the third week of July, it’s a perfect opportunity to reflect on the metaphorical sunsets that bring light into the lives of those navigating their own experience with breast cancer. “I capture the sunsets by appreciating the world around me, all of the nature and wildlife. I live in the present and enjoy each moment.” - Mary Read more: https://bit.ly/4cJQrye
Susan G. Komen
Non-profit Organizations
Dallas, Texas 47,956 followers
A force united by a promise to end breast cancer, funding groundbreaking research, community health & advocacy programs.
About us
In 1980, Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. Two years later, that promise became the Susan G. Komen® organization and the beginning of a global movement. For over 40 years, we've led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. and in more than 30 countries. And with your help, we’ll continue pushing for progress to end breast cancer every day, until it’s a thing of the past. For information on breast cancer and breast health, please call: 1-877- GO KOMEN or visit http://komen.org/ Join us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/SusanGKomen Twitter: www.twitter.com/SusanGKomen Instagram: @SusanGKomen Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/SusanGKomen Blog: blog.komen.org
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http://www.komen.org
External link for Susan G. Komen
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1982
- Specialties
- nonprofit, breast cancer, health, education, prevention, susan g. komen for the cure, race, cancer, and health equity
Locations
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Primary
13770 Noel Road
Ste 801889
Dallas, Texas 75380, US
Employees at Susan G. Komen
Updates
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Join our Walk and Race community on Instagram! It's the best place for inspiring stories, learning about fellow Walkers/Racers across the country and getting all the best fundraising tips. Follow us now @komenmorethanpinkwalk: https://bit.ly/3WqCD67
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"Cancer seeps into every aspect of your life,” said Abby, who was 31 when she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. "I had mom guilt, it took a toll on my body, it makes you reassess your life. There are many days that are difficult, but it's important to put one foot in front of the other and work toward your wins, big and small." For breast cancer patients, new treatments can mean living a longer life. Your gift today, which will be doubled by Avis Budget Group will help us invest in lifesaving research. Ending breast cancer needs all of us. https://bit.ly/4cmROTo #AvisBudgetGroup #DrivenToDoGood #PlanOnUs #WeKnowTheRoad
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When San Antonio Spurs point guard Tre Jones learned of his mother Debbie’s breast cancer diagnosis in 2019, he was still a student at Duke University. “It was tough,” Tre admitted. “Being away at college and not being by her side for that definitely hurt.” Tre and his family and friends supported Debbie through her treatment and recovery and now he is continuing to honor her through a partnership with Komen. Read more about Tre and Debbie’s story in this piece from Sports Illustrated. https://bit.ly/3WohWrJ
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When a friend or loved one has breast cancer, it may be difficult to know what to say or do. Tune in to the latest episode of Real Pink to hear one of Komen's Patient Navigators, Laura Grueser, help us understand how to best support friends and family members when they are diagnosed so that they feel loved and cared for. https://apple.co/2LMAcsi
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We are sad to hear of the passing of actress Shannen Doherty from metastatic breast cancer. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. https://lnkd.in/eDpZNF3b
Shannen Doherty, Star of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed,' Dies at 53: 'Devoted Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend'
people.com
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As a patient navigator, Laura loves learning about new tools and emerging research that she can share with the people she’s navigating. “Whether it’s asking for more information, asking about a new drug or an imaging agent, we want to empower patients to ask questions. It’s about helping people know the types of tools that are out there and may help them,” she said. Read more on the blog with our partner GE HealthCare: https://bit.ly/3Y1DETE
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Breast cancer is often first suspected when a lump or change is found in the breast or when an abnormal area is seen on a mammogram. Most of the time, these findings don’t turn out to be breast cancer. However, the only way to know for sure is to do follow-up tests. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3D9wH76
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The latest practice-changing advancements in breast cancer research were just announced at the 2024 ASCO annual meeting. In the next episode of Breast Cancer Breakthroughs hear from Komen grantees Dr. Tarah Ballinger and Dr. Pedram Razavi about how these new advancements are personalizing breast cancer treatment. Tune in July 18 @ 1PM CT. More info here: https://bit.ly/3X1yPW0