Iowa
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.
Iowa
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.
Go Pink for Komen
Harness the passion and power of sports and community to take breast cancer out of play!
Organizing a Go Pink for the Cure event can help your school or sports organization learn more about breast health while helping raise funds for breast cancer research and vital patient services that will benefit the people of Iowa.
Click HERE to learn more about our Go Pink for the Cure program.
Heartland VIPink Ambassador
February 16– March 16, 2026
Are you or someone you know willing to engage your social and professional networks in support of your fundraising, all while sharing educational information about Komen and breast cancer? Then YOU are VIPink!
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Join the Iowa State Day of Action!
February 9 - 10, 2026
Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy is thrilled to announce we will be hosting an in-person State Advocacy Forum and Day of Action in Des Moines, IA.
This event will provide participants with an opportunity to come together as one voice for those impacted by breast cancer. This interactive event will provide participants the opportunity to learn more about Komen’s policy and advocacy work and join to together as one voice to advocate for needed policy change in Iowa.
Employee Engagement
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.
Share Your Story
Sharing our stories helps us draw strength from one another.
We invite you to share your own story to inspire, comfort, and support others.
We want to hear your story
Volunteer & Make An Impact
When you volunteer with the Susan G. Komen in Iowa, 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 Iowa!
Questions? Contact Us
Our Impact in Iowa
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
99
Counties in Iowa 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
Know Your Risk: Educate, Empower, Act
Shannon Woodworth
*This blog was by Kristina B. and published by Shannon W. Research shows there are many risk factors for breast cancer. These risk factors can be related to biology, lifestyle, genetics and more. While being born female and getting older both increase your risk for breast cancer, other factors may reduce your risk. Adding exercise […]
Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Alabama Afford Care They Require
Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley) and Senator Linda Coleman-Madison (D-Birmingham) for introducing legislation to ensure equitable access to required diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening. […]Iowa
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Iowa
State Executive Director, Iowa and Nebraska:
Jennifer Redmond
Email:
jredmond@komen.org
Phone:
402-251-5355