Susan G. Komen for the Cure Leading the Global Movement to End
Breast Cancer
Fulfilling the Promise
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister,
Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast
cancer forever.
In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and
launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the
Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast
cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower
people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find
the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the
Cure®, we have invested more than $1 billion to fulfill our
promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated
to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
The Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G.
Komen for the Cure, established in 1999, sponsors fundraising
events including the Komen Hawaii
Race for the Cure®. In 1995, the first Komen Hawaii Race for
the Cure® was held in Honolulu with 800 participants. We are
now celebrating our 16th Annual Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure® and
our race has progressed. We hope to have 7,000 runners or walkers
this year helping to raise money to fund screening, treatment and
prevention for the underserved and uninsured women of Hawaii and
to provide education about breast cancer.
Up to 75% of net funds raised from the Race and other fundraising
events are provided to support other local non-profit organizations
and educational institutions. No less than 25% of net funds raised
support breast cancer research. To date, we have funded over $1,000,000.00
for breast health and breast cancer education, screening and treatment
throughout the state of Hawaii.
This year we will be sponsoring our
6th Annual Survivor’s
Conference and we expect over 150 survivors to attend. It is an
exhilarating event that gives women an opportunity to support each
other, to learn the about the latest treatments and to honor their
co-survivors.
Komen Hawaii Affiliate Vision
To have all Hawaii women, regardless of ethnicity or socioeconomic
status, take responsibility for, and participate in, the highest
level of breast health.
Komen Hawaii Affiliate Focus
To expand Komen’s mission throughout the Hawaiian Islands by
supporting and promoting collaborations among Hawaii’s healthcare
providers and organizations; enabling implementation of cultural
sensitive education, screening and treatment programs; thereby
translating our vision into reality.
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