Greater Chicago
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.
Greater Chicago
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.
Chicago Race for the Cure
May 2026
This October, we’re proud to partner with local restaurants and businesses to fuel the fight against breast cancer. Together, we’re raising critical funds and increasing awareness about the importance of breast health.
Register Today
First Look for Charity
Friday, February 6, 2026
Provide a title for big block 1. Introducing Our Preferred Product Partner for Go Pink for the Cure!
We’re tickled pink to share that Oriental Trading Company is now the Preferred Product Partner for Go Pink for the Cure!
When you shop with Oriental Trading Company for your fundraiser or holiday party now through Dec. 31, 10% of your purchase will support Susan G. Komen’s mission to end breast cancer.
Whether you’re planning a pink-themed sports fundraiser or you’re shopping for customer appreciation gifts or party supplies to ring in the New Year, Oriental Trading Company has what you need to make your event meaningful and memorable.
Together, we can make a difference with gifts that give back!
Shop Today
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.
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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
Volunteer and Make an Impact
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 Greater Chicago!
| Event | Date | Location | Type | Join | Filter by |
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| 2026 Komen Peoria MORE THAN PINK Walk | Sat. May. 09, 2026 | Peoria, IL | Fundraiser | REGISTER | |
| 2025 Susan G. Komen 3-Day: San Diego | Fri. Nov. 14, 2025 - Sun. Nov. 16, 2025 | National | Fundraiser | REGISTER | |
| 2026 Susan G. Komen 3-Day: Boston | Fri. Aug. 21, 2026 - Sun. Aug. 23, 2026 | National | Fundraiser | REGISTER | |
| 2026 Susan G. Komen 3-Day: Dallas/Fort Worth | Fri. Oct. 23, 2026 - Sun. Oct. 25, 2026 | National | Fundraiser | REGISTER | |
| 2026 Susan G. Komen 3-Day: San Diego | Fri. Nov. 13, 2026 - Sun. Nov. 15, 2026 | National | Fundraiser | REGISTER | |
| 2027 Susan G. Komen 3-Day: Tampa Bay | Fri. Feb. 19, 2027 - Sun. Feb. 21, 2027 | National | Fundraiser | REGISTER |
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Fri. Nov. 14, 2025 - Sun. Nov. 16, 2025 2025 Susan G. Komen 3-Day: San DiegoNational REGISTER Fundraiser |
Fri. Oct. 23, 2026 - Sun. Oct. 25, 2026 2026 Susan G. Komen 3-Day: Dallas/Fort WorthNational REGISTER Fundraiser |
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Our Impact in Greater Chicago
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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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.
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Latest News & Information
ESMO 2025: 4 Advances in Breast Cancer Shaping Treatment Approaches
Carli Domenico
Four advances in breast cancer research presented at the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress could shape treatment approaches. Every fall, thousands of cancer experts from around the world gather at ESMO to share the latest research, and this year’s meeting delivered a wave of promising phase 3 clinical trial results. Here are […]
Banding Together for a Cure: Susan G. Komen® Returns to Nashville for Second Annual Band As One Concert at The Opry House
Trisha Yearwood and Friends Return for an Unforgettable Night of Songs, Hope and Unity to support Komen’s Mission and Benefit Those Impacted by Breast Cancer Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host the second annual Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure, headlined once again by county […]Greater Chicago
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Greater Chicago
Executive Director:
Jaclyn Groves
Email:
jgroves@komen.org
Phone:
312-776-3361