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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, we have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of non-profit 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 www.komen.org or call 1-877-GO-KOMEN(465-6636).

Quad Cities Affiliate Susan G. Komen For The Cure

Did you know

  • The 1st race was held in Bettendorf in 1990
  • It was a Women’s Only Race
  • The Race had 1714 participants, of which 23 were survivors
  • It was sponsored by Junior League & St. Luke’s Hospital
  • 1991 moved to Rock Island Arsenal Island
  • The first year men were "allowed" to participate was 1994
  • Race moved from the Rock Island Arsenal to Moline in 2001 due to 9/11

Local Grants Program

  • Ongoing since our 1st race
  • Largest grant throughout the program is the voucher grant
  • 1st Grant dollars = $7,388.00
  • 2000 Affiliate dollars granted = $229,750.75
  • 2010 Affiliate dollars granted = $385,269.35

Komen for the Cure events (local and national)

  • Race for the Cure
  • Rally for the Cure
  • Bowl for the Cure
  • Cook for the Cure
  • 3 Day Walk for the Cure

You can support us by having your own event, with proceeds donated to Komen Quad Cities

  • Ride for the Cure


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  • "Promise Me," the powerful and inspiring memoir by founder and CEO, Nancy G. Brinker, is available in stores.
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