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.
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.

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!
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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."
The post Tiffany’s Story: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, I Know I Have to Advocate for Myself appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.
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
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Susan G. Komen Illinois

Executive Director: Jaclyn Groves
Email: jgroves@komen.org
Phone: 312-776-3361