Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Mission The mission of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening, and treatment. The National Story: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died of breast cancer at the age of 36. Nancy Brinker's life was forever changed by her sister's battle against breast cancer and she vowed to do what she could to fight back. Nancy was also diagnosed with breast cancer within two years of her sister's death. What began as a promise to a dying sister has grown into an international network of people giving their time and talents to keep that promise alive.