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.
Chicago Race for the Cure
Thanks to everyone who fundraised and helped us celebrate the Chicago Race for the Cure! Your support fuels breakthrough research, breaks down barriers to care, offers vital support and champions patient rights. We hope you find inspiration and joy in these photos.
There is still time to give
Volley for the Cure
Volley for the Cure is a unique program designed to promote positive awareness, and the importance of early detection of breast cancer for high school students. With the support of coaches, school administration, local businesses and the community, these young students are making a difference by raising critical funds for the mission of Susan G. Komen, all while helping Komen get one step closer to ending breast cancer forever.
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Put a Name on the Car
Recognize someone currently facing breast cancer, celebrate a survivor or honor the memory of someone you have lost by adding their name on NASCAR car number 0 at Talladega on October 24.
This October, Susan G. Komen is teaming up with The Kryder Law Group and veteran NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley to race toward a cure during October – breast cancer awareness month.
Make a gift of $100 or more by September 30, and you can submit a name to be featured on Garret’s Car as he races toward a cure on October 24 during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts race series at the iconic Talladega Superspeedway.
Your gift will support Komen’s work to drive groundbreaking research, provide patient support, advocacy and help those with breast cancer live longer, better lives.
Donate by September 30 to put a name on the car and show your support.
Engage Your Employees
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.
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. Please use and share this link widely—and encourage your networks to shop pink, shop smart, and shop with purpose.
*Excludes sales in AL, MA, and SC.
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Volunteer and 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 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.
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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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.
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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.
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Shannon Woodworth
At Susan G. Komen, our mission to end breast cancer is at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited to invite you to join us at upcoming events designed to bring you closer to the work we’re doing every day to make a difference, so you can see your impact firsthand. Whether it’s groundbreaking […]
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Susan G. Komen Greater Chicago
Executive Director:
Jaclyn Groves
Email:
jgroves@komen.org
Phone:
312-776-3361