Greater Chicago
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.
Greater Chicago
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.
Save the Date
Komen Chicago Race for the Cure
Saturday, May 17, 2025
The 2025 Chicago Race for the Cure is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. Contact us to get more involved with the Race for the Cure and make an impact.
Ending breast cancer needs all of us.
Indulge in a Night of Luxury to Help End Breast Cancer
Experience one of Chicago’s most prestigious events, First Look for Charity. This exclusive black-tie gala, hosted by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, offers a sneak preview of the Chicago Auto Show—all while supporting Susan G. Komen and 17 other local charities.
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Go Pink for the Cure
Your school community’s passion and determination can make a real difference in the lives of local breast cancer patients.
Engage your employees in our mission to end breast cancer forever.
When your organization partners with Komen, you’ll have access to trusted, accurate, timely breast cancer information to share with staff, and exciting team-building programs that are simple to implement. Plus, the Komen team will be ready to support, step-by-step, as you launch a corporate health and wellness campaign or employee engagement program.
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Travel to Help End Breast Cancer
Expedia will donate up to 10%* on your next booking through the dedicated site through May 31, 2025. Plan your next trip with Expedia.
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Volunteer & Make An Impact
Ending breast cancer needs all of us.
From serving as a local brand ambassador and raising critical funds for our mission programs to helping breathe life into our signature fundraising events like the MORE THAN PINK Walk, Race for the Cure, and BigWig celebrations, as well as educational events like the Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) conference and Advocacy Summit, we have unique volunteer opportunities for everyone who wants to help us create lasting change in the lives of those facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
Find a volunteer opportunity that suits your skills and interests, and join our passionate fight against breast cancer.
General Volunteer Interest Survey
Local Events
Join the fight to end breast cancer by attending an event in Greater Chicago!
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Our Impact in Greater Chicago
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
Julie’s Story: When Breast Cancer Isn’t a Surprise
Julie has always been vigilant about her health due to her family’s history with breast cancer. Her own diagnosis came in July 2023, when routine mammograms revealed stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. While navigating her diagnosis, Julie was committed to supporting the breast cancer community.
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Susan G. Komen® Honors Five Exceptional Leaders Who Have Transformed Breast Cancer Research and Patient Care
Komen’s Highest Awards Presented to Four Researchers and A Patient Advocate for Their Impactful Contributions to Breast Cancer Research SAN ANTONIO – December 11, 2024 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today is recognizing five individuals who have advanced our understanding of breast cancer risk and metastasis, developed new personalized treatment […]
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Greater Chicago
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Greater Chicago
Executive Director:
Jaclyn Groves
Email:
jgroves@komen.org
Phone:
312-776-3361