Susan G. Komen® Honors Country Music Legend Tanya Tucker with the 2024 Promise Award
August 26 2024 - 3:45PM
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Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization,
awarded country music singer-songwriter Tanya Tucker with the 2024
Promise Award, recognizing her commitment to Komen’s mission to end
breast cancer. She was presented with the award at a live concert
on August 24, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Tanya Tucker receives 2024 Promise Award
from Susan G. Komen on 8/24/2024 at Orville Peck's 6th Annual Rodeo
(In photo left to right: Ryan Davis, Joshua Daniel, Tanya Tucker,
Shirley Burns, Amy Fish, Marcus Frisch) (Photo Credit: Derrek
Kupish)
Tanya has been a longtime supporter of Komen. Her commitment
includes headlining the annual Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye concert
in 2023, where she raised over $30K for breast cancer research and
patient services. She has also been a strong advocate for breast
cancer awareness over the years; speaking out and dyeing her hair
pink in support of her dear friend Shirley Burns’ breast cancer
journey and actively supporting others impacted by the disease.
“Tanya Tucker not only captivates audiences with her
extraordinary star power and compassion on stage, but she has also
used her talents and platform to raise awareness for those affected
by breast cancer,” said Paula Schneider, president and CEO of Susan
G. Komen. “We are so grateful for Tanya lending her voice to
several Komen initiatives over the years, and it is with great
honor that we present her with the 2024 Promise Award as she
continues to help us save lives.”
Joshua Daniel, Tennessee Executive Director for Susan G. Komen,
added, “Tanya is a prominent voice in the fight against breast
cancer and we are excited to present her with the 2024 Promise
Award. In presenting her with this award, we wanted to acknowledge
her advocacy for this cause and express our appreciation for her
ongoing support.”
The Promise Award is presented to those who have gone above and
beyond in the fight to help end breast cancer through their
philanthropy, advocacy and commitment to reaching those impacted by
the disease. The award was created in honor of the promise Susan G.
Komen founder Nancy Brinker made to end breast cancer forever. In
1982, that promise became the Susan G. Komen® organization and the
beginning of a global movement.
For more information on Susan G. Komen please visit
www.komen.org.
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.
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Camille Smith Susan G. Komen 972-855-1688 csmith@komen.com