Susan G. Komen Pledges to Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths Over Next Decade

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The month of October has become synonymous with the pink ribbon and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an important initiative that helps bring the latest research and preventive measures to the top of public consciousness. This year, Susan G. Komen Chicago is going one step further by turning awareness into action through its latest movement, More Than Pink™. With a mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer, Susan G. Komen’s More Than Pink movement will help the organization gain a lot of ground toward erasing the disease. Over the next decade, Komen’s new Bold Goal is to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. by 50 percent. It was recently announced that Chicago will also be a part of the Susan G. Komen Health Equality Initiative —a 10-city initiative to provide service to the medically underserved African-American community. This is a crucial step toward increasing survivorship rates of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer and reducing the overall mortality rate.

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On Saturday, Oct. 22nd, Komen Chicago will host its inaugural “Ignite the Night” Gala to honor individuals, including Congresswomen Robin Kelly and the University of Chicago’s Funmi I. Olopade, M.D., who have engaged the Chicagoland community and are leading the fight to ensure quality health care for all. Seventy-five percent of net proceeds raised in Chicago will be allocated to various initiatives throughout the city, including supporting outreach and community programs to assist in early detection. The remaining 25 percent of funds raised will go directly to support the Susan G. Komen Global Research and Grants Program, funding innovative research aimed at bringing advancements in technologies and new treatments. Currently there are 11 leading hospitals and health care institutions in Illinois receiving Komen research funding. This funding makes Susan G. Komen the country’s leading private contributor toward finding a cure for this devastating disease. For more information or to donate to Susan G. Komen Chicago, please visit komenchicago.org.

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