Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, Waco)
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 Texas (Austin, San Antonio, Waco)
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.
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Walk with us in Waco!
Saturday, September 21
Join us at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX on Saturday, September 21 to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer as we walk to provide hope fur survivors, strength for those in treatment while honoring those we’ve lost.
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Become a 2025 Central Texas VIPink Ambassador!
We’re looking for distinguished and motivated community leaders throughout Central Texas who are on a mission to end breast cancer forever by raising awareness and funds in their local community. Are you willing to engage your social and professional networks in support of your fundraising; all while sharing educational information about Komen and breast cancer? Then let’s talk! The 2025 Central Texas VIPink Ambassador Challenge will run from February 17-23.
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Are You a Young Professional Looking to End Breast Cancer?
2024 is the year to connect with likeminded young professionals in support of Komen’s mission! The Komen Austin Young Professionals Council (YPC) is recruiting new members and we invite you to join us. We need you to help us expand our reach and impact and invite to you to learn more about Komen Austin YPC, our work, and how you can apply to join.
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Volunteer with Us
When you volunteer with the Susan G. Komen, in Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, Waco), 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 Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, Waco)!
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Our Impact in Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, Waco)
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 Texas 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
Shining a Spotlight on the Unmet Needs of Patients with Advanced ER-Positive / HER2-Negative Breast Cancer
For breast cancer researchers, one of the biggest goals of a clinical trial is to address the unmet needs of people living with advanced breast cancer. Advanced breast cancer is difficult to cure or control with treatment. The cancer may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body, i.e. bones, lungs, brain, or liver. Patients with advanced breast cancer need more treatment options.
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Statement on Passage of Legislation Expanding Access to Breast Cancer Treatment for Missourians
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – July 16, 2024 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of legislation to expand eligibility for the MO HealthNet Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment (BCCT) program, ensuring that all eligible individuals have access to vital treatment services, regardless of where […]
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Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, Waco)
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, Waco)
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Executive Director, Central TX:
Monique Stensrud
Email:
mstensrud@komen.org
Phone:
737-484-9656