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Uniting Communities to Support The Patients & Families Impacted by Pediatric Cancer

Ohio & Michigan Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $2.2 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

To raise awareness and support for Breast Cancer within the community.

Firefly Sisterhood matches women recently diagnosed with breast cancer to trained peer-mentor survivors who provide one‑to‑one emotional support, practical guidance, and ongoing community as they move through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Their programs focus on local, personal mentoring so no woman faces breast cancer alone.

Wellness House envisions a community where all people affected by cancer thrive. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support and empower participants so they will improve their physical and emotional well-being.

The cancer wellness center, through psychosocial support and education, seeks to empower those affected by cancer to enhance the quality of their lives. 

Atlanta Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $2.2 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

cc-TDI runs preclinical and translational research to identify disease-specific treatments for childhood cancers and advance promising therapies into clinical trials. The institute focuses on rare and high‑risk pediatric tumors and shares data/resources to accelerate drug development so more childhood cancers become survivable.

The Cancer Association of Darke County provides local support, information, referrals and practical assistance to Darke County residents affected by cancer. They focus on patient education, help with transportation and supplies, and volunteer-driven services to reduce barriers to treatment and care.

HEADstrong Foundation supports people and families affected by cancer by providing practical quality-of-life services — including complimentary lodging (Nick’s House), financial assistance, care packages, and patient support programs — and by funding related research and awareness efforts. The organization focuses on reducing the logistical and financial burdens families face during specialized cancer care.

The mission of the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara is to ensure that adults and children impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.

To unite the furnishings and design industries in the battle against breast cancer. We support those individuals who are fighting breast cancer by offering financial assistance through confidential Helping Hand Grants to assist in areas where additional financial aid is needed.