ISSUE: November 2019

Mission

Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

Our Bold Goal is to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026.

Our Mission Pillars at Work

On September 18, Susan G. Komen launched the Center for Public Policy at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the Center for Public Policy is to provide a platform for everyone who has been touched by breast cancer, including survivors, those women and men who are currently living with the disease, especially those living with metastatic breast cancer, as well as their loved ones, to come together and give voice to the needs of breast cancer patients and advocate for public policy solutions to address those needs.  

You can make a difference! Learn how you can become a breast cancer advocate and how you can ask your representatives to support current Bills and Acts advocating for breast cancer patients’ rights!

We thank our supporters for investing in our mission – to help us do more for research, more for our communities, more for caring for those living with breast cancer – including metastatic breast cancer – and more action to get us to a cure.

Did You Know…

75% of our net income funds grants to LA County hospitals and community organizations that provide social support services and patient navigation services.

25% of our net income supports the National Research Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, educational and scientific programs around the world.

Consider making a tax-deductible donation today.

Events & Programs

2020 MORE THAN PINK Walk Early Bird Registration

 We are pleased to announce the 2020 MORE THAN PINK Walk registration site is live! Register today for only $15!

Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Information

If you or a loved one needs information or resources about clinical trials, call our clinical trial information helpline at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877- 465- 6636) or email at clinicaltrialinfo@komen.org.

The Komen Clinical Trial Information Helpline offers breast cancer clinical trial education and psychosocial support, such as:

• Knowing when to consider a trial
• How to find a trial
• How to decide which trial is best
• What to expect during a trial
• Information about clinical trial resources

Social Support for Children

Social support is very important while dealing with breast cancer. Susan G. Komen has a whole page dedicated to social support. One group that may need extra support are children who might have a strong emotional response to a parent’s breast cancer diagnosis.  One wonderful resource for children is Camp Kesem. This camp for children is in many states and is specific for children with a parent who has or has had cancer. Read more about support for children and the link to Camp Kesem here.

Real Pink

Tune into Real Pink on November 11th to hear from Komen LA County's Board Member Dr. Josh Neman about promising new research treatments and targeted therapies currently being developed!

AmazonSmile

Planning on Amazon shopping this Holiday Season?

Support Susan G. Komen LA County Affiliate when you shop on Amazon by visiting smile.amazon.com and simply adding “Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County” as your charitable organization of choice. Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to Komen LA County at no cost to you!

My Family Health History Tool

My Family Health History tool is a web-based tool that makes it easy for you to record and organize your family health history.

It can help you gather information that’s useful as you talk with your doctor or genetic counselor.

Show Some Love Combined Federal Campaign

ShopKomen

Stock up on Susan G. Komen gear today! 100% of ShopKomen proceeds support our mission to create a world without breast cancer. Head to ShopKomen today and help us save lives.