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.
Thank You for Walking With Us
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the 2024 MORE THAN PINK Walk! Your support fuels breakthrough research, breaks down barriers to care, offers vital support, and champions patient rights.
We hope you find inspiration and joy in these photos.
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Save the Date for Pickle & Pink
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Winter is in full swing, and we are thrilled to announce that Studio West 117 is rejoining our mission to end breast cancer!
Join us Saturday, March 8, 2025, and dink in pink to help end breast cancer at Pickle & Pink, a fundraiser that aims to bring together passionate picklers and Komen supporters to take breast cancer out of play.
Thank You to Our NBCAM Partners
Ending breast cancer needs all of us. Thank you to all the restaurants, retailers, sports teams and schools that harnessed the passion of community during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to make a real difference in our mission to end breast cancer forever. We hope you find inspiration and joy in our community year round.
Fresh Thyme
Barry Bagels
Chipotle – Hudson, OH
Nothing Bundt Cake – Stow, OH
Bend Active | Now through December 31
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Worship in Pink
Are you interested in bringing breast health education to your faith-based community? Worship in Pink is a turnkey program that is easy to implement and available in both English in Spanish. This program creates and amplifies the conversation about breast health and Komen’s suite of services and resources available to your community.
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Donor Advised Funds for Giving Tuesday
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a tax-advantaged account where you can donate money or assets, receive an immediate tax deduction and invest tax-free. The funds grow over time, allowing you to make charitable gifts. Giving Tuesday is Dec. 3 – consider supporting people facing breast cancer through your DAF or encourage others with a DAF to support Komen.
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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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.
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Your breast cancer information is as unique as you are. When combined with thousands of other ShareForCures members, you provide scientists with a more diverse set of data to make new discoveries, faster.
Latest News & Information
Behind the Scenes: Inside the Emotions of Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)
Living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) can mean facing complex emotions. For many dealing with stage 4 breast cancer, the weight of the diagnosis brings a range of feelings — from fear and uncertainty to moments of resilience and power. This spectrum of emotions was the catalyst behind Komen’s “Inside the Emotions of MBC” video, […]
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Musicians Unite for a Cause: Susan G. Komen® launches Band As One Nashville a Concert for the Cure
Trisha Yearwood and Friends Supporting Komen’s Mission to End Breast Cancer Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host Band As One Nashville a Concert for the Cure on March 26, 2025, at the Ryman Auditorium. The inaugural event will bring together some of music’s most renowned artists to […]
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Northeast Ohio (Cleveland/Akron)
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio (Cleveland/Akron)
Executive Director:
Sean Shacklett
Email:
sshacklett@komen.org
Phone:
216-815-2009