Illinois
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.
Illinois
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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Volley for the Cure
From coordinating a school-wide pink out game to hosting a baked goods concessions sale, there are countless ways for the next generation of advocates and grassroots fundraisers to get involved with Volley for the Cure and make a big impact in the lives of Ohio breast cancer patients.
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Employee Engagement
Engage your employees in our mission to end breast cancer forever.
Our Employee Engagement Program gives your company and employees access to world-class breast cancer content, as well as volunteer programs and fundraising campaigns they’ll be excited and proud to participate in. We will work with you step-by-step to support your corporate health and wellness, employee engagement and community impact goals.
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Share Your Story
Breast Cancer Moments
Sharing our stories helps us draw strength from one another. We invite you to share your own story to inspire, comfort, and support others.
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Volunteer with Us
When you volunteer with the Susan G. Komen, in Illinois, you’re helping to save the lives of people in your community – and around the world. Join us create a world without breast cancer. We value all our volunteers who assist in Komen events, delivering our mission, sharing our advocacy, and more.
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Local Events
Join the fight to end breast cancer by attending an event in Illinois!
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Our Impact in Illinois
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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102
Counties in Illinois 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
Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Episode 10: Highlights from the ASCO 2024 Annual Meeting
In this episode of Breast Cancer Breakthroughs, we speak with Komen grantees Dr. Tarah Ballinger, medical oncologist at Indiana University School of Medicine, and Dr. Pedram Razavi, medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, about the biggest highlights from the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting and what they could mean for patients.
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Statement on Passage of Legislation Expanding Access to Breast Cancer Treatment for Missourians
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – July 16, 2024 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of legislation to expand eligibility for the MO HealthNet Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment (BCCT) program, ensuring that all eligible individuals have access to vital treatment services, regardless of where […]
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Illinois
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Illinois
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Executive Director:
Jaclyn Groves
Email:
jgroves@komen.org
Phone:
312-776-3361