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.
Shop for the Cure with Allison Quaid
15% of proceeds from sales of this creation will be donated to Komen.
Indulge in a Night of Luxury to Help End Breast Cancer
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 7, 2025, and 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.
LEARN MORETravel to Help End Breast Cancer
Expedia will donate up to 10%* on your next booking through the dedicated site through May 31, 2025. Scan the QR code for details and plan your next trip with Expedia.
Learn MoreVolunteer & 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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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.
Latest News & Information
Stage 2 to Stage 4 Breast Cancer
A month after Tennille Smith rang the bell, signaling she had finished treatment for stage 2 breast cancer, she learned the cancer had spread – she had stage 4 (metastatic) breast cancer, for which there is no cure today. Finding a Lump In February 2021, Tennille felt a lump in her right breast and reached out to her […]
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Leading the Charge: ShareForCures Empowers Women to Advance Breast Cancer Breakthroughs
Susan G. Komen launches ShareForCures Alliance, a Groundbreaking Initiative to Accelerate Breast Cancer Research As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month concludes, Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is proud to announce the launch of the ShareForCures (SFC) Alliance, a groundbreaking initiative designed to harness the collective power of women and transform the […]
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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