Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that 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 nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

Now in its seventh year, the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicated to the Komen promise, supporting and sponsoring breast cancer education and awareness programs throughout the Delaware Valley, as well as funding millions of dollars in grants to local organizations in support of innovative programs targeting the medically underserved.

Need breast health or breast cancer information? Call 1-877-GO-KOMEN or visit About Breast Cancer.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure has achieved a four star rating for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities. Learn more about our four star rating.