Susan G. Komen® To Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Washington, DC This Fall
13 Agosto 2024 - 11:33AM
Business Wire
Together for a Cure: Fundraising Event Aims to
Unite the Community for Breast Cancer Research and Support
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization,
today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall. The
Komen DMV Tri-State MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Sunday,
Sept. 8, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and
advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and
provide support for people facing this disease now.
Every 12 minutes, a woman in the U.S. dies from breast cancer.
In 2024 alone, an estimated 14,760 women in the DMV Tri-State area
(District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) will be diagnosed
with breast cancer and 2,080 will lose their lives to the disease.
Experts say one-third of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. could be
prevented with universal access to modern treatments. Funds raised
at the Walk will allow Komen to meet the immediate needs of breast
cancer patients through its free Breast Care Helpline and offer
services such as patient navigation, financial assistance and
emotional support. It will also fund research breakthroughs that
allow more lives to be saved from breast cancer and bring us closer
to the cures for all breast cancers.
In 2024, the Komen Financial Assistance program provided
financial assistance totaling $452,500 to 793 people in DMV
Tri-State area who are in breast cancer treatment or living with
metastatic breast cancer. Additionally, Komen’s Patient Care Center
provided 1,735 services to 1,401 people, working to address 1,964
barriers to care that may otherwise prevent someone from getting
the breast health care or support they need.
"We are thrilled to welcome the community to the DMV Tri-State
Walk this year, where together we can make a profound impact in the
fight against breast cancer," said Adrienne Johnson, Executive
Director, DMV Tri-State, at Susan G. Komen. "Supporting individuals
in our community who are facing breast cancer is essential to our
mission, but we cannot do it alone. This year’s Walk is not just an
event; it is a pivotal moment to secure vital funds that will make
equitable care available to all. We hope you can join us as we take
a powerful stand against this devastating disease."
WHAT: 2024 Komen DMV Tri-State MORE THAN
PINK Walk
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024
WHERE: Freedom Plaza, Washington,
DC
REGISTER:
www.komen.org/dcwalk
This year’s Walk is made possible by the following Johns Hopkins
University & Medicine, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates,
Meadows Farms, Office Paid Family Leave-DC, WASH-FM & WTOP
News, among others. Bank of America is the national presenting
sponsor and Walgreens, Novartis and Lily are national series
sponsors for the MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure
events.
Join us at the Walk this fall to stand with the community in the
fight against breast cancer. Your participation will help raise
vital funds, provide crucial support services, and advance
important research. Together, we can work toward a future without
breast cancer.
About Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer
organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to
fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of
people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for
patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to
high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people
with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who
promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease
that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting
those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching
for tomorrow’s cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.
Connect with us on social at
www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
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Amanda DeBard Susan G. Komen (972) 701-2131
adebard@komen.org