National campaign aims to educate black women about their breast cancer risk to address disparities. VISIT KNOWYOURGIRLS.ORG TO LEARN MORE AND TAKE ACTION. Black women in the U.S. are 40 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than white women….
Susan G. Komen Philadelphia recently announced the them of its 2018 Pink Tie Ball, “A Night in Venice.” With this announcement, Komen Philadelphia also officially opened the Pink Tie Ball sponsorship season, offering area businesses, healthcare organizations and philanthropist fabulous opportunities…
SUSAN G. KOMEN® WELCOMES LEADERS IN HEALTH EQUITY, NOVEL THERAPEUTICS, BIOINFORMATICS AND ADVOCACY TO RENOWNED BREAST CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM Komen also welcomes 10 new members to the Komen Scholars advisory group of distinguished leaders in breast cancer research and advocacy,…
SUSAN G. KOMEN®PHILADELPHIA AWARDS NEARLY A HALF-MILLION DOLLARS IN NEW COMMUNITY GRANTS TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER. Seventeen area hospitals and community organizations receive funding from the area’s leader in the fight against breast cancer to advance screening, treatment, education and…
Yasher Koach: Strength and Unity for Young Jewish Adults empowers hundreds of families through a unique partnership with campus Hillel organizations. February 2018 marks the start of the third season of Susan G. Komen® Philadelphia’s unique and successful program developed…
KOMEN PHILADELPHIA RALLIES LOCAL OFFICIALS AND OTHER INFLUENCERS TO PUT THE BRAKES ON THE APPALLING NUMBER OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN BREAST CANCER DEATHS On January 24, 2018 more than 50 respected influencers expected to attend the organization’s African-American Leadership Forum for Breast…
Strength & Survival: The Universal Language is a free Komen Philadelphia breast health empowerment program and musical celebration with the Philly POPS®. Get more event information here. . Komen Philadelphia is proud and grateful to share the following outline of presenters and topics for…
We thank all the generous supporters in our community who turned National Breast Cancer Awareness Month into action month with their donations and fundraising. During the month of October 2017, the following individuals and groups donated and/or fundraised so that Komen…
7th Annual Dollar Defense program raises funds for to help increase the number of breast cancer survivors and research as well as delivers life-saving messages to parents and loved ones. For the seventh consecutive year, Susan G. Komen® Philadelphia has partnered with…
REGION TO GLOW PINK AGAIN AS CBS 3 AND KOMEN PHILADELPHIA LAUNCH ANNUAL LIGHTS FOR THE CURE™ CAMPAIGN IN HONOR OF NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH October 1, 2017 Lights for the the Cure, a joint effort by CBS 3 and…
