Together for a Cure: Fundraising Event Aims
to Unite Communities for Breast Cancer Research and Support
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization,
today announced it will host five MORE THAN PINK Walks throughout
California this fall. The walks will bring together survivors,
supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s
mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
Every 12 minutes, a woman in the U.S. dies from breast cancer.
In 2024 alone, an estimated 32,660 women in California will be
diagnosed with breast cancer and 4,570 will lose their lives to the
disease. Experts say one-third of breast cancer deaths in the U.S.
could be prevented with universal access to modern treatments.
Funds raised at the walk will allow Komen to meet the immediate
needs of breast cancer patients through its free Breast Care
Helpline and offer services such as patient navigation, financial
assistance and emotional support. It will also fund research
breakthroughs that allow more lives to be saved from breast cancer
and bring us closer to the cures for all breast cancers.
In fiscal year 2024, the Komen Financial Assistance program
provided financial assistance totaling $754,000 to 1,332 people in
California who are in breast cancer treatment or living with
metastatic breast cancer. Additionally, Komen’s Patient Care Center
provided 2,578 services to 2,076 people living in California,
working to address 1,872 barriers to care that may otherwise
prevent someone from getting the breast health care or support they
need.
"We are thrilled to welcome Californians to Susan G. Komen’s
MORE THAN PINK Walks throughout the state, where together we can
make a profound impact in the fight against breast cancer," said
Vice President, West Region Megan Klink. "Supporting individuals
throughout the state who are facing breast cancer is essential to
our mission, but we cannot do it alone. These Walks are not just
events; they are a combination of pivotal moments to secure vital
funds that will make equitable care available to all. We hope you
can join us as we take a powerful stand against this devastating
disease."
What:
Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
Orange County
When:
Sunday, September 29, 2024 7:00
a.m.
Where:
Pacific Life Insurance Company &
Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
Registration Details:
http://www.komen.org/orangecountywalk
What:
Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk Los
Angeles
When:
Saturday, October 5, 2024 6:30
a.m.
Where:
Exposition Park, Los Angeles,
CA
Registration Details:
http://www.komen.org/lacountywalk
What:
Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk Bay
Area
When:
Sunday, October 6, 2024 9:30
a.m.
Where:
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, San
Francisco, CA
Registration Details:
http://www.komen.org/sanfranciscowalk
What:
Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
Inland Empire
When:
Sunday, October 13, 2024 7:00
a.m.
Where:
Town Square Park, Murietta, CA
Registration Details:
http://www.komen.org/iewalk
What:
Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk San
Diego
When:
Sunday, November 3, 2024 6:30
a.m.
Where:
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Registration Details:
http://www.komen.org/sandiegowalk
Bank of America is the national presenting sponsor and
Walgreens, Novartis and Lily are national series sponsors for the
MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure events.
Join us at one of the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walks in
California this fall to stand with the community in the fight
against breast cancer. Your participation will help raise vital
funds, provide crucial support services, and advance important
research. Together, we can work towards a future without breast
cancer.
About Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer
organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to
fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of
people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for
patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to
high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people
with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who
promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease
that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting
those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching
for tomorrow’s cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.
Connect with us on social at
www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
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Amy Jo Steinbruecker Susan G. Komen (972) 701-2071
asteinbruecker@komen.org