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Introduction of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation Would Benefit Thousands of Californians

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Anthony Portantino (D-Burbank) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In 2023, more than 32,020 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 4,680 will die of the disease in California alone.

Key Points: 
  • "This legislation does not overstep federal guidelines and any additional health care costs are likely to be offset by savings from earlier detection of breast cancer.
  • SB 257 , introduced by Sen. Portantino, would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging (such as an MRI, ultrasound, diagnostic mammogram) when medically necessary.
  • An estimated 16 percent of people who receive annual screening mammograms nationwide get called back for diagnostic imaging.
  • More diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging is likely going to be needed due to "missed" breast cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation Could Benefit Thousands of New Mexicans

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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SANTA FE, N.M., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. Last year alone, more than 1,700 individuals were diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 290 died of the disease in New Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • "This legislation can make an immediate impact for thousands of people who require diagnostic or supplemental breast imaging, yet are unable to afford it and often forego the tests," said Molly Guthrie, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Susan G. Komen.
  • HB 27 , introduced by Rep. Chandler, would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging (such as an MRI, ultrasound, diagnostic mammogram) when medically necessary.
  • An estimated 16 percent of people who receive annual screening mammograms nationwide get called back for diagnostic imaging.
  • More diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging is likely going to be needed due to "missed" breast cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Susan G. Komen 2022 3-Day Event Series Wraps Up Raising $14M

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 5,000 participants took part in the 2022 Susan G. Komen 3-Day event series raising $14 million during the events held in Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth, and San Diego. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day is the longest distance one can go in the fight against breast cancer. Participants each raise a minimum of $2,300 and walk 20 miles a day for three consecutive days, all while educating tens of thousands of people about breast health.

Key Points: 
  • Event series expands for 2023, registration now open
    DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 5,000 participants took part in the 2022 Susan G. Komen 3-Day event series raising $14 million during the events held in Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth, and San Diego.
  • The Susan G. Komen 3-Day is the longest distance one can go in the fight against breast cancer.
  • Susan G. Komen raised $14 million during the 2022 3-Day event series and announced a new location for 2023.
  • For 2023, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day is expanding the 3-Day event series, adding Denver, Colorado to the event roster.

Bloom'n Co. joins fight to end breast cancer with Susan G. Komen

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bloomn Co., an own brand procured by Topco to support member-owners in their floral space, announced today it has joined the fight to end breast cancer by supporting Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization.

Key Points: 
  • Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bloomn Co., an own brand procured by Topco to support member-owners in their floral space, announced today it has joined the fight to end breast cancer by supporting Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization.
  • We are excited to partner with Susan G. Komen to help support their breast cancer research and community initiatives through this promotion with Bloomn Co., said Jenny Applegate, Director of Integrated Marketing Solutions at Topco.
  • This partnership presents an opportunity to build a stronger connection with shoppers who may know someone affected by breast cancer or who may have battled the disease themselves.
  • This collaboration is incredibly important as Susan G. Komen strives to end breast cancer.

GIMME Beauty Partners With the Susan G. Komen Foundation to Benefit Breast Cancer Research

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GIMME Beauty, the innovative hair solutions company disrupting the beauty industry, announces a partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GIMME Beauty, the innovative hair solutions company disrupting the beauty industry, announces a partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research.
  • GIMME has also released its Pink Collection in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and is donating a portion of the proceeds from the collection to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
  • According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation , breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, with the exception of skin cancers.
  • It is estimated that in 2022, approximately 30% of all new women's cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer.

Innovative, World Renowned Breast Cancer Experts to Receive Highest Honor from Susan G. Komen® as Recipients of 2022 Brinker Awards for Scientific Distinction

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, named Geoffrey M. Wahl, PhD, and Norman Wolmark, MD, FACS, FRCSC, two leading breast cancer researchers, as recipients of this year's Brinker Awards, Komen's highest scientific honor.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, named Geoffrey M. Wahl, PhD, and Norman Wolmark, MD, FACS, FRCSC, two leading breast cancer researchers, as recipients of this year's Brinker Awards , Komen's highest scientific honor.
  • Established by Komen in 1992, the Brinker Awards for Scientific Distinction are the marquee scientific awards for honoring leading scientists who have made the most significant advances in breast cancer research and medicine.
  • Komen is the leading breast cancer research organization that has invested nearly $1.1 billion in breast cancer research, making it the largest funder of breast cancer research outside of the U.S. government.
  • Susan G. Komen is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever.

Avocados From Mexico® and Susan G. Komen® are Painting the Produce Aisle Pink this October

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avocados From Mexico® (AFM) is partnering with Susan G. Komen® to "Share The Good" for the second consecutive year by highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the produce aisle this October. AFM – the number one avocado brand in the U.S. – will feature limited-edition pink packaging to support the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization with a "Good Fats. Good Cause" shopper promotion.

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  • Good Cause" Limited-Time Pink Packaging during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is partnering with Susan G. Komen to "Share The Good" for the second consecutive year by highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the produce aisle this October.
  • "This partnership gives us a unique opportunity to drive awareness for both Susan G. Komen organization and for avocados during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • "Through their National Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign, Avocados from Mexico continues to share key health messages with consumers.
  • Susan G. Komen is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever.

Susan G. Komen® MORE THAN PINK Walk Raises Money to Support Breast Cancer Patients

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients and remove barriers to care to improve outcomes for everyone impacted by the disease.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients and remove barriers to care to improve outcomes for everyone impacted by the disease.
  • The Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at North Point Park.
  • "We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather, in person, for this year's Walk.
  • Funds raised from the MORE THAN PINK Walk help Komen provide direct support to patients through financial assistance and patient navigation programs so that everyone has access to the resources they need during a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment," said Melissa MacNeil, Development Manager for Massachusetts at Susan G. Komen.

Susan G. Komen® 32nd Annual Race for the Cure Raises Money to Improve Outcomes for Breast Cancer Patients

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person Race for the Cure to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients by breaking down barriers to timely, quality care that create poor breast health outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person Race for the Cure to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients by breaking down barriers to timely, quality care that create poor breast health outcomes.
  • The Race will be held on October 2 at Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
  • "We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather, in person, for this year's Race.
  • John Dias, reporter for CBS New York, and Natalie Duddridge, anchor/reporter for CBS New York, will serve as Emcees of the event.

Susan G. Komen® San Francisco MORE THAN PINK Walk Raises Money to Support Breast Cancer Research and Financial Assistance

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk in San Francisco to raise critical funds that support breast cancer research and breast cancer patients who are in need of financial assistance.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk in San Francisco to raise critical funds that support breast cancer research and breast cancer patients who are in need of financial assistance.
  • The San Francisco Walk will be held on Sunday, October 2, at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens.
  • Funds raised will support breast cancer research and patients in need of services like the Komen Financial Assistance Program," said Jenifer Weiss, State Executive Director of Northern CA Susan G. Komen.
  • "Our goal is to raise $250,000 this year to support funding new research studies for breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer.