Los Angeles
Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Los Angeles
Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Get Involved
Help us reach our vision of a world without breast cancer by getting involved in our local community.

Partner with Us
Partnering with Susan G. Komen®, we offer resources to navigate diagnosis and treatment. Let’s support each other through this journey.
Advocate:
Become a Komen advocate and help ensure that the fight against breast cancer remains a priority for state and national policymakers. Your voice helps ensure that the perspectives of survivors and co-survivors are considered in decisions that impact our progress toward ending breast cancer forever. Every two years, the Center for Public Policy identifies key public policy issues where Komen’s advocacy can make the greatest impact in achieving our mission.
Educate + Empower: Share important breast health resources with friends and family. Help others stay informed about early detection and support available during a diagnosis.
Go Pink for the Cure
When you organize a Go Pink for the Cure event, your school community’s passion and determination can help make a real difference in our mission to end breast cancer forever. Whether it’s a sports or school group, Pickleball for the Cure, Golf or Tennis, we have resources for all. Let’s get started!
Worship in Pink
Worship in Pink is open to all faiths, empowering faith-based communities with knowledge and resources to take an active role in their breast health. Become a volunteer Ambassador and serve as a breast health advocate.
Click below for more information on how to get involved.

Make an Impact
This Mother’s Day, empower yourself and your loved ones with knowledge about breast health and cancer. Partnering with Susan G. Komen®, we offer resources to navigate diagnosis and treatment. Let’s support each other through this journey.
Advocate:
Become a Komen advocate and help ensure that the fight against breast cancer remains a priority for state and national policymakers. Your voice helps ensure that the perspectives of survivors and co-survivors are considered in decisions that impact our progress toward ending breast cancer forever. Every two years, the Center for Public Policy identifies key public policy issues where Komen’s advocacy can make the greatest impact in achieving our mission.
Educate + Empower: Share important breast health resources with friends and family. Help others stay informed about early detection and support available during a diagnosis.
Go Pink for the Cure
When you organize a Go Pink for the Cure event, your school community’s passion and determination can help make a real difference in our mission to end breast cancer forever. Whether it’s a sports or school group, Pickleball for the Cure, Golf or Tennis, we have resources for all. Let’s get started!
Worship in Pink
Worship in Pink is open to all faiths, empowering faith-based communities with knowledge and resources to take an active role in their breast health. Become a volunteer Ambassador and serve as a breast health advocate.
For more information on how to get involved connect with your local Komen staff.

Get involved
Whether it is volunteering at an event, joining one of our committees, or getting involved with your group, we have something for everyone.
Find a volunteer opportunity that suits your skills and interests, and join our passionate fight against breast cancer.
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Sign up to stay connected and hear about our volunteer opportunities
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Volunteer with Komen in Los Angeles! Email us at LAvolunteer@komen.org to learn more.
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To deepen your connection by:
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Joining one of our committees
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Getting your group or company involved
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Please email Yolanda at YVanDyke@Komen.org
Local Events
Join the fight to end breast cancer by attending an event in Los Angeles!
Questions? Contact Us
Our Impact in Los Angeles
Susan G. Komen is funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease.
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Community
58
Counties in California are served by Susan G. Komen breast cancer services.
Need Help?
Call our breast care helpline to assist with finding local screening and diagnostic facilities or clinical research trials, requesting financial assistance, or other questions or care needs.
Latest News & Information
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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.
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Purpose in Action: Susan G. Komen’s 2025 Impact Report on Progress and Urgent Needs in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Supporters help drive breakthroughs in research, policy change and patient care services, reflecting the collective power of Komen’s community Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today released its 2025 Annual Impact Report, highlighting a year of progress made possible by the dedication of its donors, volunteers and partners. Breast cancer is the […]
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Los Angeles
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Los Angeles

Executive Director:
Yolanda Van Dyke
Email:
yvandyke@komen.org
Phone:
310-295-2018