Susan G. Komen for the Cure® was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister Susan G. Komen, who died of breast cancer at the age of 36. The mission of the organization is to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment. Today, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is an international network of more than 75,000 volunteers working through local affiliates.

There are over 120 affiliates in the United States. Up to 75 percent of funds raised by a Komen affiliate remains in the community to fund local breast health education, breast cancer screening and treatment programs. Remaining net income (a minimum of 25 percent) supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research. Through fiscal year 2005, the Komen organization, together with its affiliates, corporate partners and generous donors, has invested $630 million in breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment programs.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has a National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline that is answered by trained, caring volunteers whose lives have been personally touched by breast cancer. Armed with the latest breast health information, Helpline volunteers are committed to providing timely and accurate information to callers with breast health and breast cancer concerns. The number for the National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline is 1.800.GO KOMEN.
 

Lisa Westbrook Plunkett – Executive Director

New Orleans Affiliate Board Members (doc)

New Orleans Affiliate Grants (doc)