About Us

The Columbus Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front. Our Mission is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Up to 75 percent of the Affiliate’s net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for medically underserved women. The remaining net income (a minimum of 25 percent) supports the national Komen Grants Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world.

Check out our video on The Komen Columbus Promise, featuring local survivors and supporters telling the story of Komen Columbus.

Please download our October 2009 Community Report for an update on our finances, our affiliate priorities and how to get involved. The report also includes information on what crucial programs and services your generous contributions fund.

The Komen Columbus Affiliate’s services area covers 30 counties in central and southeastern Ohio. Thanks to the thousands of people who participant in the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure and other Affiliate events each year, dedicated corporate partners and generous donors, Komen Columbus is playing a vital role in fighting breast cancer in our community.

Check out our photo album for pictures from the 2009 Race for the Cure as well as our events throughout the past few years. We're proud to feature our survivors, community members and sponsors in these pictures and look forward to more rewarding and inspirational events.