Kansas
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.
Kansas
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.
Walk Where You Are
Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Join us as we unite in the fight against breast cancer. Together, we’ll raise crucial funds to help those impacted by breast cancer when they need it most.
Ending breast cancer needs hope.
Ending breast cancer needs compassion.
Ending breast cancer needs all of us.
Are You VIPink?
Are you or someone you know willing to engage your social and professional networks in support of your fundraising; all while sharing educational information about Komen and breast cancer? Then YOU are a Heartland VIPink BigWig!
Heartland BigWigs will fundraise a minimum of $5,000 from February 10 through March 10 for Susan G. Komen.
Thank You to Our NBCAM Partners
In October, 77 restaurants, retail shops, schools and service businesses participated in Dine Out/Shop for the Cure. The financial tally is yet to be seen; however, each participating business raised awareness of the importance of breast health and early detection.
A HUGE THANK YOU, to all the participating businesses! Their IMPACT will be felt by many breast cancer patients and their families. We are grateful for their dedication to Komen’s vision of a world without breast cancer. You can find the full list of business that supported the Dine Out/Shop for the Cure campaign here: 2024 Dine Out/Shop for the Cure MO/KS.
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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.
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Travel to Help End Breast Cancer
Expedia will donate up to 10%* on your next booking through the dedicated site through May 31, 2025. Scan the QR code for details and plan your next trip with Expedia.
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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 Kansas!
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Our Impact in Kansas
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
105
Counties in Kansas 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.
ShareForCures
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
New Komen Grantee Dr. Long Nguyen is Improving Treatment Outcomes for Women with Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is smart, and often finds ways to adapt and survive, even with targeted therapies. This makes treatment challenging, especially for metastatic or aggressive breast cancers like triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). In response to this challenge, researchers are seeking new ways to improve treatment outcomes for women with TNBC. TNBC is an aggressive, […]
The post New Komen Grantee Dr. Long Nguyen is Improving Treatment Outcomes for Women with Triple Negative Breast Cancer appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.
Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Massachusetts
BOSTON – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of H.4918, critical breast imaging legislation in Massachusetts. Diagnostic and supplemental imaging is a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining the need for a biopsy to […]
The post Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Massachusetts appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.
Kansas
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Kansas
Development Director, Missouri & Kansas:
Dawna Currigan
Email:
dcurrigan@komen.org
Phone:
314-931-3055