Vision: A world without breast cancer!   

 
Our Promise: To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

History:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure began in 1982 as a promise between Nancy G. Brinker and her sister Susan G. Komen who died of breast cancer at the age of 36.  Komen has invested nearly $1 billion in breast cancer research and community outreach programs, becoming one of the world's largest sources of funds fighting breast cancer.

Founded in 1997, the Komen San Antonio Affiliate has contributed $7 million. Seventy-five percent has funded  local breast cancer programs that provide vital services to the medically under-served of our community. The remaining twenty-five percent supports international breast cancer research through the Komen Award and Research Grant Program which supports groundbreaking breast cancer research and scientific poprgrams around the world. 

Komen San Antonio serves as a resource for those seeking opportunities for screening and treatment, and we endeavor to raise awareness and educate the community about the benefits of early detection in the fight to end breast cancer.

2007-2008 Funding:  Komen runs one of the most responsive grant programs in breast cancer today. Komen San Antonio Affiliate will contribute $1.2 million for community-based breast health education, screening and treatment projects for the medically under-served in Bexar County. 

Komen San Antonio Race for the Cure:  Race day remembers lives lost to breast cancer, celebrates those who are surviving the battle,  and honors families and friends for their support. The 10^th annual Race was held March 31, 2007, attracting more than 27,000 participants, including 1,400 survivors, and for the fourth consecutive year, raised more than $1 million for the continued fight to end breast cancer. 2008 marks the sixth year H-E-B has served as the event's local title sponsor.

 The 11th annual Komen San Antonio Race for the Cure is scheduled Saturday, March 29, 2008.

For More Information:  Call the San Antonio Affiliate at 210-222-9009, or visit our website at www.komensanantonio.org.  For information on breast health or breast cancer, call Susan G. Komen for the Cure's National Toll-Free Helpline at 1-800 I'M AWARE (1-800-462-9273). For the latest information, news and activities, visit the National website at www.komen.org.