About Susan G. Komen®
In 1980, Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became the Susan G. Komen® organization and the beginning of a global movement. What was started with $200 and a shoebox full of potential donor names has now grown into the world’s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer. To date, we’ve invested more than $2.9 billon in groundbreaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 60 countries. Our efforts helped reduce deaths from breast cancer by 38 percent between 1989-2014 and we won’t stop until our promise is fulfilled.
Our Vision: A world without breast cancer
Our Mission: Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Our Bold Goal: Reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the United States by 2026.
About the Central Tennessee Affiliate
Serving 41 counties, the Susan G. Komen® Central Tennessee Affiliate:
To visit the Susan G. Komen® Central Tennessee Website, click on the following link:
In 1980, Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became the Susan G. Komen® organization and the beginning of a global movement. What was started with $200 and a shoebox full of potential donor names has now grown into the world’s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer. To date, we’ve invested more than $2.9 billon in groundbreaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 60 countries. Our efforts helped reduce deaths from breast cancer by 38 percent between 1989-2014 and we won’t stop until our promise is fulfilled.
Our Vision: A world without breast cancer
Our Mission: Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Our Bold Goal: Reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the United States by 2026.
About the Central Tennessee Affiliate
Serving 41 counties, the Susan G. Komen® Central Tennessee Affiliate:
- Is the local source for funding for breast cancer detection and support projects for those with the most critical needs to eliminate barriers to potential lifesaving services
- Funds vital screening mammograms, diagnostic testing and treatment support through annual Community Grants Programs. Our Since 2000, our affiliate has funded more than 397 grants totaling over $10.1 million. Meet our current Komen Community Grantees here. Learn more about our Community Impact here.
- Maintains offices in the Chattanooga and Greater Nashville Regions. To see office locations, please click here.
- Regional offices continue to support outreach and community focused events and pursue community engagement activities.
To visit the Susan G. Komen® Central Tennessee Website, click on the following link:
