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
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Volley for the Cure
Taste for the Cure
Join us this October for Taste for the Cure. Local businesses can support Komen by donating a portion of sales, offering roundups or creating custom campaigns. Together, we’ll raise critical funds and awareness to support those facing breast cancer.
Join Komen at First Look for Charity
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 6, 2026, and experience one of Chicago’s most prestigious events, First Look for Charity. This exclusive black-tie gala, hosted by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, offers a sneak preview of the Chicago Auto Show, all while supporting Komen and 17 other local charities.
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Worship in Pink
Are you interested in bringing breast health education to your faith-based community? Worship in Pink is a turnkey program that is easy to implement and available in both English in Spanish. This program creates and amplifies the conversation about breast health and Komen’s suite of services and resources available to your community.
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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!
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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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102
Counties in Illinois 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
Personalizing Breast Cancer Surgery to Achieve Your Treatment Goals
The Evolution of Breast Cancer Surgery Breast cancer surgery and treatment have evolved a lot over time, from radical mastectomies that at times removed more tissue than needed, to today’s more personalized approaches. Patients now have access to surgical options that are designed specifically to achieve their individual goals, preferences and lifestyle. Some may choose […]
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Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients in Maine
AUGUSTA – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, issued the following statement on the passage of LD 178, legislation that expands the prohibition of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients. Step therapy, also referred to as “fail first,” requires a patient to first try a health plan preferred drug, have that […]
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Greater Chicago
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Greater Chicago
Executive Director:
Jaclyn Groves
Email:
jgroves@komen.org
Phone:
312-776-3361