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.
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.
Drive
Research
$1.1B
Komen has collectively invested in life-saving breast cancer research since 1982.
Provide
Care
4,771
People in Illinois seek help and information from Susan G. Komen every week.
Unify
Community
102
Counties in Illinois are served by Susan G. Komen breast cancer services.
Take
Action
4,070
People in Illinois advocate for breast cancer rights.
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.
Get Involved
Help us reach our vision of a world without breast cancer by getting involved in our local community.
You have the power to change lives. Join Us
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.
Check Out Our Walks and Races
Start an Impact Fundraiser
Collect Donations and Help Save Lives!
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.
Create a Fundraiser
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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Share Your Story
Breast Cancer Moments
Sharing our stories helps us draw strength from one another. We invite you to share your own story to inspire, comfort, and support others.
Learn more about becoming an advocateLocal Events
Join the fight to end breast cancer by attending an event in Illinois!
Questions? Contact Us
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 date to make new discoveries, faster.
Latest News & Information
Tiffany’s Story: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, I Know I Have to Advocate for Myself
When Tiffany was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, her world was shattered. "Never delay an appointment if there’s a problem. It’s really a matter of life and death. Advocate for yourself. Black women especially need to push for earlier appointments, ask questions and hold medical professionals accountable for doing their jobs efficiently and promptly."
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Susan G. Komen Applauds U.S. Senate Confirmation of Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as Director of the National Institutes of Health
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan confirmation of Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as the new Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). “As a scientist, physician and breast cancer patient, Dr. Bertagnolli brings a distinctive understanding of the patient voice and a deep […]
The post Susan G. Komen Applauds U.S. Senate Confirmation of Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as Director of the National Institutes of Health appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.
Illinois
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Illinois
Executive Director: Jaclyn Groves
Email: jgroves@komen.org
Phone: 312-776-3361