Central & SE Ohio (Columbus)
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.
Central & SE Ohio (Columbus)
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.
Early Bird Registration is Live!
Columbus Race for the Cure
Saturday, May 16, 2026
The 2025 Columbus Race for the Cure registration is now open! Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at North Bank Park. Take advantage of early bird pricing and register today!
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2026 Columbus Breakfast of Hope
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Volley for the Cure is a unique program designed to promote awareness and raise funds for Komen’s mission. Volleyball teams all over the states of Ohio & Michigan are joining us as ONE sport with ONE mission to end breast cancer forever. Volley for the Cure is open to volleyball teams of all ages. This includes middle school, high school, club, college and more! Register for free, host a pink game and fundraise!
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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 Ohio.
Click HERE to learn more about our Go Pink for the Cure program.
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There’s No Good Book for This — But I Wrote One Anyway
Breast cancer survivor and USA Today bestselling author Cara Lockwood brings humor, honesty, and hope in her new book There’s No Good Book for This — But I Wrote One Anyway: The Irreverent Guide to Crushing Breast Cancer. Part memoir and part pep talk, Cara shares her journey with wit and courage to help others facing breast cancer feel less alone.
From October 2025 through October 2026, 25% of proceeds from the book will benefit Susan G. Komen.
Learn more: caratheauthor.com
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.
Volunteer with Us
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 Central & SE Ohio (Columbus)!
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Our Impact in Central & SE Ohio (Columbus)
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 Ohio 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. […]Central & SE Ohio (Columbus)
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Central & SE Ohio (Columbus)
Executive Director, Columbus:
Lindsay Grubaugh
Email:
lgrubaugh@komen.org
Phone:
1-877-GO KOMEN