Northeast Ohio (Cleveland/Akron)
Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Northeast Ohio (Cleveland/Akron)
Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Get Involved
Help us reach our vision of a world without breast cancer by getting involved in our local community.
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Save the Date
September 13-20, 2024
Between September 13 and September 20, businesses big and small will come together to help advance Komen’s mission to end breast cancer by offering a percentage of sales or round up campaign. Help make an impact in the Northeast Ohio community by asking your favorite restaurant or shop to host a Dine Out/Shop for the Cure event.
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Engage your employees in our mission to end breast cancer forever.
When your organization partners with Komen, you’ll have access to trusted, accurate, timely breast cancer information to share with staff, and exciting team-building programs that are simple to implement. Plus, the Komen team will be ready to support, step-by-step, as you launch a corporate health and wellness campaign or employee engagement program.
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Volunteer & Make an Impact
Ending breast cancer needs all of us.
From serving as a local brand ambassador and raising critical funds for our mission programs to helping breathe life into our signature fundraising events like the MORE THAN PINK Walk, Race for the Cure, and BigWig celebrations, as well as educational events like the Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) conference and Advocacy Summit, we have unique volunteer opportunities for everyone who wants to help us create lasting change in the lives of those facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
Find a volunteer opportunity that suits your skills and interests, and join our passionate fight against breast cancer.
Local Events
Join the fight to end breast cancer by attending an event in Northeast Ohio (Cleveland/Akron)!
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Our Impact in Northeast Ohio (Cleveland/Akron)
Susan G. Komen is funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease.
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Community
88
Counties in Ohio are served by Susan G. Komen breast cancer services.
Need Help?
Call our breast care helpline to assist with finding local screening and diagnostic facilities or clinical research trials, requesting financial assistance, or other questions or care needs.
Latest News & Information
Top 5 Ways Komen’s Patient Care Center Navigators Provide Personalized Breast Cancer Support
Komen’s Patient Care Center (PCC) navigators are culturally responsive and dedicated care partners who offer free, personalized services to patients, caregivers and family members. “When I’m working with people in treatment, I want them to know they can trust me to help find answers and resources,” says Roselyn, a Komen Patient Navigator. “Cancer is the biggest blow, and I want to help cushion it.”
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Susan G. Komen® Announces More Than $10M in Grants Advancing Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment and Precision Medicine
New Grants Support Next-Generation Leaders on Their Paths to Independent Research Careers Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced $10.05 million in research grants that aim to improve patient lives through better treatments for metastatic disease and advancements in precision medicine. The 32 grants will further cutting-edge breast cancer research being […]
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Northeast Ohio (Cleveland/Akron)
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio (Cleveland/Akron)
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Executive Director:
Sean Shacklett
Email:
sshacklett@komen.org
Phone:
216-815-2009