Champions for the Cure
Breast cancer is an equal-opportunity disease. So are our efforts.
For more
than 25 years, the women and men of Susan G. Komen for the Cure have pioneered
the breast cancer movement. Today, we make up the world’s largest and most
progressive grassroots network of survivors and activists, working together to
end breast cancer forever.
While we’re known for our support of breast cancer research and community programs, we consider sound public policy an equally worthy goal.
Through Komen we use the power of activism to achieve important legislative objectives at federal, state and local levels. We work to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers and community leaders, encouraging their active engagement in the breast cancer movement.
One more is too many – Close the Gap!
The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted the heart-wrenching story of Shirley Loewe, who was uninsured when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Shirley went to the wrong clinic and was caught in a “legal loophole” that denied Medicaid coverage for her treatment. Sadly, Shirley lost her battle with breast cancer in June.
Every woman deserves access to quality breast cancer treatment that can save her life. Surviving breast cancer should not depend on where you live, the color of your skin, or how much money you make. Please help by urging your elected officials to ensure that not one more woman has to endure what Shirley did!
Faces that Fight for the Cure
Please join
our Faces
of Online Champions photo gallery.
It's simple! Submit a snapshot of you (or you and your friends) to policy@komen.org. Hold a sign or symbol that demonstrates why you are passionate about finding a cure.
View the hundreds of photos and messages that people have added to the gallery
By submitting a photo, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: The photo will be viewed by the general public. Komen may use your photo in any manner it deems appropriate, and reserves the right to remove or decline any photo.