Together for a Cure: Fundraising Event Aims to Unite Communities for Breast Cancer Research and Support
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host five MORE THAN PINK Walks throughout California this fall. The walks will bring together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
Every 12 minutes, a woman in the U.S. dies from breast cancer. In 2024 alone, an estimated 32,660 women in California will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 4,570 will lose their lives to the disease. Experts say one-third of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. could be prevented with universal access to modern treatments. Funds raised at the walk will allow Komen to meet the immediate needs of breast cancer patients through its free Breast Care Helpline and offer services such as patient navigation, financial assistance and emotional support. It will also fund research breakthroughs that allow more lives to be saved from breast cancer and bring us closer to the cures for all breast cancers.
In fiscal year 2024, the Komen Financial Assistance program provided financial assistance totaling $754,000 to 1,332 people in California who are in breast cancer treatment or living with metastatic breast cancer. Additionally, Komen’s Patient Care Center provided 2,578 services to 2,076 people living in California, working to address 1,872 barriers to care that may otherwise prevent someone from getting the breast health care or support they need.
“We are thrilled to welcome Californians to Susan G. Komen’s MORE THAN PINK Walks throughout the state, where together we can make a profound impact in the fight against breast cancer,” said Vice President, West Region Megan Klink. “Supporting individuals throughout the state who are facing breast cancer is essential to our mission, but we cannot do it alone. These Walks are not just events; they are a combination of pivotal moments to secure vital funds that will make equitable care available to all. We hope you can join us as we take a powerful stand against this devastating disease.”
What: Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk Orange County
When: Sunday, September 29, 2024 7:00 a.m.
Where: Pacific Life Insurance Company & Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
Registration Details: http://www.komen.org/orangecountywalk
What: Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk Los Angeles
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 6:30 a.m.
Where: Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA
Registration Details: http://www.komen.org/lacountywalk
What: Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk Bay Area
When: Sunday, October 6, 2024 9:30 a.m.
Where: San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, San Francisco, CA
Registration Details: http://www.komen.org/sanfranciscowalk
What: Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk Inland Empire
When: Sunday, October 13, 2024 7:00 a.m.
Where: Town Square Park, Murietta, CA
Registration Details: http://www.komen.org/iewalk
What: Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk San Diego
When: Sunday, November 3, 2024 6:30 a.m.
Where: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Registration Details: http://www.komen.org/sandiegowalk
Bank of America is the national presenting sponsor and Walgreens, Novartis and Lily are national series sponsors for the MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure events.
Join us at one of the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walks in California this fall to stand with the community in the fight against breast cancer. Your participation will help raise vital funds, provide crucial support services, and advance important research. Together, we can work towards a future without breast cancer.
