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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Volley for the Cure
Harness the passion and power of sports and community to take breast cancer out of play!
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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2026 Columbus Race for the Cure Sponsors
Susan G. Komen® is grateful to have partnered with these local organizations and companies that share our vision of a world without breast cancer. The support of our sponsors not only helped grow the attendance of 2026 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure, but also ensured Komen can continue to meet the needs of people impacted by breast cancer in our community and across the U.S. We are beyond grateful for their support of this year’s event!
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.
*Excludes sales in AL, MA, and SC.
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
Dina’s Story: Navigating Breast Cancer One Step at a Time
Lynda Nance
Dina and Caleb were planning their wedding when everything changed: Dina learned she had stage 1 breast cancer. "I actually learned I had breast cancer the same day as my bridal shower," Dina said. Suddenly, what should have been a happy time was filled with doctor visits and tests.
Susan G. Komen® Supports Funding Increases for Vital Breast Cancer Research, Safety-Net Programs; Cautions Against Trend to Cut Public Health Funding
House Appropriators Advance Funding Bill That Supports Early Detection Programs, Research Benefiting Millions WASHINGTON, DC – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends members of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee for advancing legislation to increase funding for critical breast cancer programs but cautions against the broader trend of decreasing public health funding. […]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