As Komen Philadelphia dives into our milestone 25th Celebration Race for the Cure, we naturally look back on the influence of those extremely special activists who helped launch our vision, expand it, and commit to seeing our fight through to…
SUSAN G. KOMEN PHILADELPHIA® COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM INFUSES OVER $1.3 MILLION INTO THE LOCAL FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER Grant money will advance the breast cancer screening and treatment programs of fifteen community organizations in 2015-2016. Komen Philadelphia proudly announces the awarding of…
People may ask, “Komen Philadelphia, this is your shining moment… the milestone 25th Celebration Year of the Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure. So why choose now to celebrate other non-profit organizations who also have a women-oriented mission?” The answer…
Komen Philadelphia and the Philadelphia School District Team Up for 4th Annual “Dollar Defense”Unique initiative raises awareness for the cause and more than $13,500 to support the fight against breast cancer. Enjoy Photos from our 2014 “Dollar Defense” Dietz &…
People get many things out of supporting and being involved in the mission of our Komen Philadelphia Community. Fulfillment. Pride. A warm heart. Friendships. Empowerment. But the gentlemen of Jay Roberts Jewelers – Co-owners, Jay Golde and Jake Spigelman –…
Susan G. Komen Invests $34.7 Million in Breast Cancer Research in 2014 – Bringing the Organization’s Total Research Investment to More that $847 Million Following through on a commitment to young scientists and clinicians, the Susan G. Komen organization recently announced…
ESPERANZA: HOPE FOR GENERATIONS — A First-of-its-kind two-year breast health initiative for Latina women launched early September, 2014. About the project Project objectives Implementation Susan G. Komen Philadelphia has innovated a unique, program leveraging the community, reach…
Susan G. Komen Philadelphia was proud to announce in February the awarding of $1,103,512 in grants to twelve organizations to advance critical and life-saving breast cancer education, early detection and treatment, as well as support for survivors, in 2014-2015. The grantee group represents some of the finest healthcare, community and family service organizations from throughout Komen Philadelphia’s fifteen-county service area.
We are proud and very happy to announce that the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate’s request to expand our service to include Adams and Lebanon Counties, PA was recently approved by Komen National headquarters.
Last month, the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate family lost a dear friend, Barbara Zeid. With our June Pink Ribbon of the Month, we celebrate Barbara’s life by sharing her legacy with all of you. Like our namesake Susan G. Komen, Barbara continues to be a survivor in this world, for she has touched and helped save thousands of lives through her twenty-one year relationship with Komen.
