History

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure® 

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, 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® and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, we have invested more than $1.9 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

The Mid-Missouri Affiliate was founded in June 2006 by five women from Columbia, Missouri - Elizabeth Mendenhall, Pamela Newman, Kay Lindner Garnatz, Dawn McGhee, and Brenda McSherry. The Affiliate serves 16 counties in the Mid-Missouri area. Columbia is often called “College Town USA” as it has three schools of higher education, The University of Missouri, Columbia College, and Stephens College. Since 2006 the Affiliate has been involved in several events, including the BMW Ultimate Drive for the Cure, Komen on the Go, Speaking of Women’s Health, Passionately Pink for the Cure, Lobby Day at the State Capitol, Survivor Luncheon and Volunteer Recognition, Roots and Blues Festival, Pink in the Park, Tuff Enough to Wear Pink, Bowl for the Cure, as well as many third party events and many health fairs. The University Women’s Golf Team, Soccer Team, Basketball Team and Gymnastics Team have all hosted fundraisers in their respective sport to benefit the Mid-Missouri Affiliate.

Since 2006 the Affiliate has granted over $700,000 to the surrounding counties in our service area for education, screening and treatment services related to breast cancer. Our Annual Race for the Cure is held September. 3rd Annual Mid-Missouri Race for the Cure should be held in September 2012.