“We are excited to welcome Race participants in person this year and grateful for the opportunity to provide a community for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Whether you are in treatment, celebrating survivorship, or a family member, friend or loved one, we hope you will join us in October and be part of our collective efforts to end breast cancer forever,” said Kristen Barley, Executive Director at Susan G. Komen.

“We welcome all the members of our breast cancer community honoring friends, family and anyone who has been impacted by the disease,” said Aguirre. “The Race for the Cure is about making strides toward curing breast cancer and the funds raised through registrations and sponsorships will give more individuals who have been impacted by the disease access to resources and the support they need now.”

The Power of ONE Week – a week’s worth of events to honor those who have been impacted by breast cancer – will precede the Race. A schedule and additional details will be announced soon.

Komen Race for the Cure
NEW ORLEANS
Metairie, LA

October 29, 2022

7 AM Event Opens
8 AM Opening Ceremony
8 AM Race

Register Online
www.komen.org/neworleansrace

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Susan G. Komen^®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced that it will hold a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall. The Walk will be held at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson on Sunday, Oct. 2.

“We are excited to welcome Walk participants in person this year and provide a community for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Funds raised from this event will further Komen’s work to break down barriers to timely, affordable care, especially for members of the Black community, through Komen’s health equity program, Stand for H.E.R. – a Health Equity Revolution – which provides access to screening and diagnostic imaging,” said Suzanne Corson, State Executive Director of New Jersey at Susan G. Komen.

There is no fee to register for this year’s Walk. The event is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors: AbbVie, BD, Hackensack Meridian Health, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, ShopRite, New Jersey Education Association, Arctic Air Conditioning, Bloomberg, Horizon BlueCross BlueShield, Kent, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Natera, NJM Insurance Group, Pfizer, Princeton Radiology, Regional Cancer Care Associates, Wawa and Wegmans.

The Power of ONE Week – a week’s worth of events to honor those who have been impacted by breast cancer – will precede the Walk on Oct. 2. A schedule of in-person and virtual events and additional details will be announced soon.

Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
JACKSON, NJ

SUNDAY, OCT. 2

7 AM – EVENT OPENS
8:30 AM – OPENING CEREMONY
9 AM – WALK 

Register Online
https://komen.org/newjerseywalk

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“We are excited to welcome Walk participants in person this year and grateful for the opportunity to provide a community for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Whether you are in treatment, celebrating survivorship, or a family member, friend or loved one, we hope you will join us in October and be part of our collective efforts to end breast cancer forever,” said Sofia Olivarez, Executive Director at Susan G. Komen.

The new centralized location is easily accessible via highway with on-site parking and minutes away public transportation via DART. This new venue will allow the thousands of Komen supporters to enjoy scenic views of Las Colinas as they celebrate and honor breast cancer survivors and the metastatic breast cancer community.  

“We welcome all the members of our breast cancer community honoring friends, family and anyone who has been impacted by the disease,” said Sierra Lykins, Development Director at Susan G. Komen. “The MORE THAN PINK Walk is about making strides toward curing breast cancer and the funds raised through donations, fundraising, and sponsorships will give more individuals who have been impacted by the disease access to resources and the support they need now.”

The Power of ONE Week – a week’s worth of events to honor those who have been impacted by breast cancer – will precede the Walk October 22. A schedule of in-person and virtual events and additional details will be announced soon.

Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
The Levy Event Plaza
501 E Las Colinas Blvd
Irving, TX 75039

October 22, 2022

7 AM Event Opens
8 AM Opening Ceremony
8 AM Walk

Register Online
https://www.komen.org/dallaswalk

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Susan G. Komen^®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, announced a new, signature fundraising activity called Pickleball for the Cure. 

To kick off Pickleball for the Cure, Komen is launching a national Pickleball Day Challenge to celebrate National Pickleball Day, Monday, August 8.  Participants will challenge themselves and play eight hours of pickleball between August 1 through August 8, 2022, to raise funds in support of breast cancer. 

Komen will also host the first Pickleball for the Cure National Tournament on Thursday, October 13 through Sunday, October 16, 2022, at The Tennis & Pickleball Club in Newport Beach, Calif. 

“Pickleball has exploded in popularity and has become the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.,” said Ann McNamara, Senior Director of Experiential Fundraising at Susan G. Komen. “It’s fun, social and easy to learn for all ages and skill levels.  We developed the Pickleball for the Cure event to give pickleball enthusiasts a way to play and support an important cause.” 

“What Komen and pickleball have in common are our passionate communities. By bringing the strength of our communities together, we can make a huge impact on individuals facing breast cancer by raising funds for critical breast cancer services and new research breakthroughs,” said Paula Schneider, President and CEO of Susan G. Komen. 

“Breast cancer is no game, but helping end it forever can be,” said Schneider. “Pickleball for the Cure is an opportunity for players to turn their passion for pickleball into a force for good.” 

Pickleball for the Cure is the first official fundraiser that offers players of all levels, from beginner to advanced, the opportunity to play a sport they love while raising funds for breast cancer. 

Pickleball is played with paddles and a Wiffle-like ball. During the pandemic, more than one million Americans picked up the sport and began playing it.  Now, there are close to five million individuals playing the sport, including celebrities and athletes.  It is an activity that grandparents, parents, children and couples often play together. 

“And now, there is another great reason to play pickleball – to help create a world without breast cancer,” said McNamara.   

There are multiple ways pickleball enthusiasts can participate in Komen’s Pickleball for the Cure: 

• National Pickleball Day Challenge – Individuals can sign up to participate in Komen’s National Pickleball Day Challenge by playing eight hours of Pickleball between August 1-8. 
• Dedicate your play – An individual can play on their own or bring together a group of family and friends to play in honor or in memory of someone affected by breast cancer. 
• Find or start a tournament – Individuals can find a Pickleball for the Cure event to join or choose to host their own Pickleball for the Cure event in their community.   

For more information about Komen’s Pickleball for the Cure go to: PickleballForTheCure.com  

We are thankful to our signature partners PickleballTournaments.com and Newport Beach Pickleball Events who are helping Komen bring Pickleball for the Cure to Pickleballers nationwide.

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“We are excited to welcome Walk participants in person this year and grateful for the opportunity to provide a community for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Whether you are in treatment, celebrating survivorship, or a family member, friend or loved one, we hope you will join us September 10^th and be part of our collective efforts to end breast cancer forever,” said Gayle Young, Executive Director Susan G. Komen, Central Illinois-Memorial.

The Bloomington/Normal MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on September 10, 2022. This year we are able to be back together in person to support breast cancer patients and their families in our community.

Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
State Farm Corporate Campus South
3 State Farm Plaza
Bloomington, IL

September 10, 2022
7:00 AM Event Opens
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
9:15 AM Walk

Register Online

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“We are excited to welcome Walk participants in person this year and grateful for the opportunity to provide a community for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Whether you are in treatment, celebrating survivorship, or a family member, friend or loved one, we hope you will join us October 1^st and be part of our collective efforts to end breast cancer forever,” said Gayle Young, Executive Director Susan G. Komen, Central Illinois-Memorial.

The Springfield MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on October 1, 2022. This year will once again be back together in person to support breast cancer patients and their families in our community.

Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
Illinois State Capitol
401 S 2^nd Street
Springfield, IL

October 1, 2022
4:30 PM Event Opens
6:00 PM Opening Ceremony
6:15 PM Walk

Register Online

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“We are excited to welcome Walk participants in person this year and grateful for the opportunity to provide a community for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Whether you are in treatment, celebrating survivorship, or a family member, friend or loved one, we hope you will join us in September and be part of our collective efforts to end breast cancer forever,” said Jennifer Milewski, State Executive Director of Indiana at Susan G. Komen.

The Evansville MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on September 25, 2022. This year will once again be back together in person to support breast cancer patients and their families in our community. We will also offer a virtual Walk experience for those that feel more comfortable selecting that participation option.  It is our goal to be as inclusive as possible to all in Indiana.

The Power of ONE Week – a week’s worth of events to honor those who have been impacted by breast cancer – will precede the Walk on September 25^th. A schedule of in-person and virtual events and additional details will be announced soon.

Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
Eastland Mall
800 N Green River Rd.
Evansville, IN

September 25, 2022
7:00 AM Event Opens
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
9:15 AM Walk

Register Online

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“We are excited to welcome Walk participants in person this year and grateful for the opportunity to provide a community for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Whether you are in treatment, celebrating survivorship, or a family member, friend or loved one, we hope you will join us in October and be part of our collective efforts to end breast cancer forever,” said Jennifer Milewski, State Executive Director of Indiana at Susan G. Komen.

The Wabash Valley MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on October 15, 2022. This year will once again be back together in person to support breast cancer patients and their families in our community. We will also offer a virtual Walk experience for those that feel more comfortable selecting that participation option.  It is our goal to be as inclusive as possible to all in the Wabash Valley.

This year’s MORE THAN PINK Walk will be preceded by a Tour de Komen cycling event and Concert for the Cure on October 1, 2022 at The Mill Terre Haute.

Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
St. Mary of the Woods College
1 St Mary of Woods College
Terre Haute, IN

October 15, 2022
8:30 AM Event Opens
9:00 AM Survivor Breakfast
10:00 AM Opening Ceremony
10:15 AM Walk

Register Online

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“We are excited to welcome Walk participants in person this year and grateful for the opportunity to provide a community for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Whether you are in treatment, celebrating survivorship, or a family member, friend or loved one, we hope you will join us in October and be part of our collective efforts to end breast cancer forever,” said Jeannine O’Deens, Executive Director at Susan G. Komen.  

This year’s MORE THAN PINK Walk event, sponsored by Dell Technologies and First Trust, is in a new location at Barton Creek Square in Austin. Additionally, community walks are being planned by volunteer committees in San Antonio and Waco to provide a gathering space for participants in our sister Central Texas communities.  

“We welcome all the members of our breast cancer community honoring friends, family and anyone who has been impacted by the disease,” said Ric Maddox, Development Director at Susan G. Komen. “The MORE THAN PINK Walk is about making strides toward curing breast cancer and the funds raised through donations, fundraising, and sponsorships will give more individuals who have been impacted by the disease access to resources and the support they need now.” 

The Power of ONE Week – a week’s worth of events to honor those who have been impacted by breast cancer – will precede the Walk October 23-29. A schedule of in-person and virtual events and additional details will be announced soon. 

Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk 
Barton Creek Square  
Austin, TX

October 30. 2022 

7:30 AM Event Opens 
8:30 AM Opening Ceremony 
 9:00 AM Walk 

Register Online
www.komen.org/CentralTXWalk   
 

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This is the first MORE THAN PINK Walk in two years and will be held for the first time at L.A. Live on Saturday, October 8. 
 

“We are excited to return in-person for the first time in two years and welcome walk participants in downtown LA in a new location.  We are grateful for the opportunity to provide a community for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Whether you are in treatment, celebrating survivorship, or a family member, friend or loved one, we hope you will join us in October and be part of our collective efforts to end breast cancer forever,” said Courtney Jurado, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County.  

“We welcome all the members of our breast cancer community honoring friends, family and anyone who has been impacted by the disease,” said Jurado.  “The 2022 Komen Los Angeles County MORE THAN PINK Walk is about making strides toward curing breast cancer and the funds raised through registered participants and sponsorships will give more individuals who have been impacted by the disease access to resources and the support they need now.” 

LA County’s MORE THAN PINK WALK kicks off with The Power of ONE Week – a week’s worth of events to honor those who have been impacted by breast cancer – beginning on September 26, 2022. A schedule of in-person and virtual events and additional details will be announced soon. 

Komen Los Angeles County MORE THAN PINK Walk 

October 8, 2022 

L.A. Live 
800 W. Olympic Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90015

 7:00 AM Event Opens 
8:30 AM Opening Ceremony 
9:00 AM Walk

Register Online  
www.komen.org/lacountywalk

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