Illinois
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.
Illinois
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.
Ending Breast Cancer Needs YOU!
Ending breast cancer needs hope. Ending breast cancer needs compassion.
Join us as we share stories, remember those we’ve lost, and support those looking for the strength to move forward. Together, we can support one another and raise money to end breast cancer forever.
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Make an Impact by Doing What You Love!
Create your own DIY Fundraiser make a BIG IMPACT in the fight against breast cancer!
YOU can make a BIG IMPACT in the fight against breast cancer! Komen has the tools you need to start your own individual or group fundraiser – or great ideas to share if you’re not sure where to start! Everything you need to set up customized fundraising webpage(s), connect to Facebook, utilize email & social media templates, engage your donors, and more.
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Sun Auto Network
Sun Auto Network will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen for any oil changes performed on Tuesdays in October.
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Volley for the Cure
From coordinating a school-wide pink out game to hosting a baked goods concessions sale, there are countless ways for the next generation of advocates and grassroots fundraisers to get involved with Volley for the Cure and make a big impact in the lives of Ohio breast cancer patients.
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Employee Engagement
Engage your employees in our mission to end breast cancer forever.
Our Employee Engagement Program gives your company and employees access to world-class breast cancer content, as well as volunteer programs and fundraising campaigns they’ll be excited and proud to participate in. We will work with you step-by-step to support your corporate health and wellness, employee engagement and community impact goals.
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Volunteer with Us
When you volunteer with the Susan G. Komen, in Illinois, you’re helping to save the lives of people in your community – and around the world. Join us create a world without breast cancer. We value all our volunteers who assist in Komen events, delivering our mission, sharing our advocacy, and more.
Local Events
Join the fight to end breast cancer by attending an event in Illinois!
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Our Impact in Illinois
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
102
Counties in Illinois 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.
ShareForCures
Your breast cancer information is as unique as you are. When combined with thousands of other ShareForCures members, you provide scientists with a more diverse set of data to make new discoveries, faster.
Latest News & Information
Know Your Risk: Educate, Empower, Act
Shannon Woodworth
*This blog was by Kristina B. and published by Shannon W. Research shows there are many risk factors for breast cancer. These risk factors can be related to biology, lifestyle, genetics and more. While being born female and getting older both increase your risk for breast cancer, other factors may reduce your risk. Adding exercise […]
Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Alabama Afford Care They Require
Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley) and Senator Linda Coleman-Madison (D-Birmingham) for introducing legislation to ensure equitable access to required diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening. […]Illinois
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Illinois
Executive Director:
Jaclyn Groves
Email:
jgroves@komen.org
Phone:
312-776-3361