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.
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Help us reach our vision of a world without breast cancer by getting involved in our local community.
Ending Breast Cancer Needs YOU!
Check Out Our Walks and Races
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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Shop with Purpose. Support the Cure.
Oriental Trading Company has signed on for a full year of support benefiting Susan G. Komen®. Now through December 31, 2026, every purchase across all Oriental Trading Company products made through a dedicated Go Pink link will help support Komen’s mission to end breast cancer.
By shopping through this easy-to-remember link (Susan G. Komen – Go Pink for the Cure ), 10% of your purchase will be donated to Susan G. Komen®.* This is a simple, impactful way to double your impact.
The link is perfect for event leads, teams, and organizers purchasing supplies for races, walks, school events, and fundraising activations throughout the year. From cheer items to event essentials, every order helps fuel critical research, education, and patient support.
*Excludes sales in AL, MA, and SC.
Shop and Support
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 Illinois breast cancer patients.
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Worship in Pink
Worship in Pink, a volunteer-driven educational program, is a unique way to engage your faith-based community in the fight against breast cancer. Ambassadors are trained to lead activities to promote the importance of taking control of your breast health and accessing resources and support services from Komen’s Patient Care Center
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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
How Stephanie C. Raised $500,000 for the 3-Day
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For years, Stephanie C. has lived by a simple motto: “If you can, you should.” Since joining the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® in 2006, she has worked tirelessly to put those words into action year after year. Through her dedication, passion and the support of her community, Stephanie recently surpassed an incredible milestone: raising more than $500,000 to support the fight to end breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen® Applauds House Committee for Advancing Key Breast Cancer Legislation That Will Make Breast Health Services More Accessible
Urges Full House Action So Millions Can Get the Critical Care They Need WASHINGTON, DC – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee for passing the SCREENS for Cancer Act and the EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025, an important step in the legislative […]Illinois
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Susan G. Komen Illinois
Executive Director:
Jaclyn Groves
Email:
jgroves@komen.org
Phone:
312-776-3361