About Us

Vision:  A world without breast cancer!  

Our Promise:  To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

History:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure began in 1982 as a promise between Nancy G. Brinker and her sister Susan G. Komen who died of breast cancer at the age of 36.  Since inception, Komen has invested more than $1 billion and is the global leader of the breast cancer movement. 

Founded in 1997, the Komen San Antonio Affiliate has raised and invested more than $8.7 million. Seventy-five percent funds local breast cancer programs that provide vital breast cancer screening treatment and education right here in San Antonio. The remaining 25 percent goes to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program for groundbreaking breast cancer research and scientific programs around the world. 

Susan G. Komen San Antonio Race for the Cure:  Race day celebrates those who are surviving the battle, remembers lives lost to breast cancer, and honors families and friends for their support. The 12th annual Race was held April 4, 2009, attracting more than 28,760 participants, including 1,500 survivors, and for the sixth consecutive year, raised more than $1 million for the continued fight to end breast cancer.

The next Susan G. Komen San Antonio Race for the Cure is scheduled Saturday, May 1, 2010.  Click here to register today!