Fundraising
As a nurse practitioner, Shelly Terwilliger has spent years supporting patients through health challenges. But at 50, she found herself on the other side of the conversation when a routine mammogram led to a breast cancer diagnosis.
When breast cancer survivor Tawnya Sheffield became the 17th woman in her family to be diagnosed, she faced treatment with strength and determination. She now honors her journey through an annual Pickleball for the Cure fundraiser.
John Scoblick lost his daughter, Melissa Estes, to metastatic breast cancer in 2019. Now, he serves as an advocate for Susan G. Komen and Leadership Council Member in hopes that one day, no father has to lose a child to breast cancer.
How Your Support Changes Lives When you donate to Susan G. Komen, you might wonder where your dollars go. With every donation, they embark on a powerful journey, one that brings hope where there is uncertainty, comfort where there is fear and progress where there is urgent need. That single dollar could become the research […]
When Beth Fitzgerald and Dan Morneau decided to host a breast cancer fundraiser, they turned to pickleball – a sport known for its accessibility and fun. Through Komen’s Pickleball for the Cure fundraising platform, they united their community for an unforgettable event that raised more than $18,000 to support breast cancer research and awareness.
Julie Staggs has always approached her health with vigilance, knowing that routine mammograms were not just a precaution, but a necessity because of her family’s history with breast cancer. Along with her mother, Julie’s grandmother and aunts have all had the disease. “For me it wasn’t a matter of if, but when,” she said.
Jessica’s experience with breast cancer is one of strength, determination and giving back. A Susan G. Komen volunteer turned breast cancer survivor and fundraising champion, she has raised nearly $40,000 to support Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever.
Lisa Chauhan’s Komen fundraising journey began following her own shocking breast cancer diagnosis in 2021. Her determination and creativity led her to raise more than $14,000 for her local MORE THAN PINK Walk and join a community of fellow survivors and supporters dedicated to ending breast cancer forever.
Ben wanted to do something big to help support breast cancer research. After brainstorming ideas with his mom, Stephanie, he came up with the perfect way to fundraise for breast cancer: a bar mitzvah fundraising campaign.
For community leaders motivated to help end breast cancer, Susan G. Komen’s ambassador fundraising programs offer dedicated supporters a chance to engage with their networks to fundraise in support of Komen. This story highlights the journeys of three of Komen’s dedicated supporters who inspired others to give back and make a meaningful impact in the fight to end breast cancer.
Getting her kids involved in a fundraiser to help support Susan G. Komen was a no-brainer for Megan Fleming. But what set this fundraiser apart from others is how close to home it hit, as Megan was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023.
Alyssa Smith has participated in The 3-Day for 18 years and has raised more than $110,000 in honor of her mom, who is living with metastatic breast cancer.
