Central Illinois (Memorial)
Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Central Illinois (Memorial)
Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Need Help?
Call our breast care helpline to assist with finding local screening and diagnostic facilities or clinical research trials, requesting financial assistance, or other questions or care needs.
Get Involved
Help us reach our vision of a world without breast cancer by getting involved in our local community.
Komen BigWigs
During the month of March community leaders from across the Midwest are participating in a friendly competition, raising awareness and critical funds for Komen’s mission, all while wearing a big pink wig.
Rally behind your favorite Komen Midwest BigWig!
Support Our Midwest BigWigsSave the Date for the Springfield Walk
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Join us Saturday, Oct. 5, for the 2024 Komen Springfield MORE THAN PINK Walk. We are excited to come together at the Illinois State Capital to celebrate the strength and resilience of all those impacted by breast cancer. Learn more about how you can help make a difference in the lives of the Central Illinois breast cancer community.
Contact us to get involvedVolunteer & Make An Impact
Ending breast cancer needs all of us.
From serving as a local brand ambassador and raising critical funds for our mission programs to helping breathe life into our signature fundraising events like the MORE THAN PINK Walk, Race for the Cure, and BigWig celebrations, as well as educational events like the Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) conference and Advocacy Summit, we have unique volunteer opportunities for everyone who wants to help us create lasting change in the lives of those facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
Find a volunteer opportunity that suits your skills and interests, and join our passionate fight against breast cancer.
Contact Us to Learn MoreLocal Events
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ShareForCures
Your breast cancer information is as unique as you are. When combined with thousands of other ShareForCures members, you provide scientists with a more diverse set of data to make new discoveries, faster.
Latest News & Information
The Importance of Knowing Your Family Health History
Take control of your health and discuss your family health history with not just your family members, but also your doctor to understand your risk of breast cancer and other cancers. Annamarie’s family health history includes breast cancer on her mother’s side and prostate cancer on her father’s side. Two of maternal aunts are in remission for breast cancer. “I’m like a Venn diagram,” Annamarie said.
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Legislation Would Expand Access to Vital Breast Cancer Screening for Californians
Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage SACRAMENTO – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) for working with Komen to expand eligibility for the Every Woman Counts (EWC) Program, providing increased access to vital breast and cervical cancer services. […]
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Central Illinois (Memorial)
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Susan G. Komen Central Illinois (Memorial)
Executive Director, Central Illinois Memorial: Gayle Young
Email: gyoung@komen.org
Phone: 309-691-6906