We’re FIGHTING Breast CANCER

The best way we know how…   TOGETHER

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality of care for all and energizing science to find the cures.   

The Power of the Promise 

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.  In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement.  Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.  Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, we have invested over $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.  For more information about Susan G. Komen for the cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit http://www.komen.org/ or call 1-877-GO-KOMEN (1-877-465-6636.)

Our Vision: A World Without Breast Cancer                                                                                                                       

Komen Greater Cincinnati Affiliate   

To date, the Komen Greater Cincinnati Affiliate has raised more than $4.8 million.  Each year, up to 75 percent of the net proceeds fund breast cancer education, screening and outreach programs in the Greater Cincinnati area, while a minimum of 25 percent is directly allocated to the Komen Foundation’s National Breast Cancer Research and Award Program.  According to Komen International requirements, administrative costs are kept below 25 percent of the money raised. Currently the expense ratio of the Komen Greater Cincinnati Affiliate is 17.8 percent.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Komen Greater Cincinnati Affiliate.  Please consider a personal commitment to our Promise and join us in Serving People and Saving Lives.

Three Steps to Early Detection

Komen for the Cure recommends that women follow a positive breast health regimen that includes monthly breast self-examination beginning by the age of 20 and clinical breast examination by a trained health professional at least every three years starting at age 20 and annually after age 40. Starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram every year. Women under age 40 with a family history, other risk factors or reasons for concern should consult a trained medical professional about when to have a mammogram.

 For more information in the Greater Cincinnati community, please contact us at:

Komen Greater Cincinnati Affiliate
522 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Suite B248
Cincinnati, OH  45240

  513-671-9100 Affiliate Office - info@komencincinnati.org - 513-671-9101 Fax