Everything you do makes a difference
Getting Involved with Komen’s Mission
At Susan G. Komen, our mission is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
There are a variety of opportunities available that are tailored to different interests and ways to get involved with Komen. Whether you enroll in ShareForCures®, serve as an advocate for research or public policy, or stay up to date on the latest breast cancer information, getting involved makes a difference.
Getting involved in research
Our research advocates make certain that the perspectives of survivors and co-survivors are considered in the decisions that impact our progress toward ending breast cancer forever.
ShareForCures®
ShareForCures® is a breast cancer research registry, connecting scientists with information from people who have or had breast cancer. Sharing data about yourself, your overall health and your breast cancer experience can be the key to advancing personalized care. When your unique breast cancer information is combined with thousands of others, researchers get a more diverse set of data to make new discoveries and find cures, faster.
Learn more about ShareForCures®.
Komen Advocates in Science (AIS) Program
The AIS program builds skilled and knowledgeable breast cancer research advocates and actively engages them in all areas of breast cancer research. AIS members bring the patient voice to research and help drive progress toward ending breast cancer faster.
Learn more about Komen’s AIS program.
Getting involved in public policy and advocacy
Our advocates act as the voice of the more than 4 million breast cancer survivors and those living with breast cancer in the U.S. For example, our policy advocates ensure that the fight against breast cancer remains a priority among our state and national policymakers. Our work would not be possible if it weren’t for our advocates. We need you to help create change!
Sign up to receive our action alerts so you know when your voice is needed.
Join Komen’s Advocacy Insider Network and get access to public policy and advocacy trainings, along with volunteer opportunities, including:
Advocacy Ambassadors – elevated opportunity for Advocacy Insiders who make a commitment to additional training and event participation
Speak Truth to Power trainings – engages Black community leaders with breast health policy education and engagement opportunities at the national and state levels
State and federal advocacy events – training on pressing breast health policy topics and key advocacy tactics, often held in conjunction with lobby days
Learn more about Komen’s Center for Public Policy.
Get involved in breast health and breast cancer education
Worship in Pink
Worship in Pink is a volunteer-driven breast health education program powered by local faith-based communities. Volunteer Worship in Pink Ambassadors serve as breast health advocates and lead activities to promote the importance of breast health and breast cancer screening.
Learn more about Worship in Pink.
Patient Navigation Training Program
Susan G. Komen’s Patient Navigation Training Program is a free, online training program supporting new and experienced navigators, with content also beneficial for patients, caregivers and other members of the care team.
Learn more about Komen’s Patient Navigation Training Program.
Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Steering Committee
The MBC Steering Committee is open to those living with MBC and ensures the unique needs of the MBC community are included across Komen’s programs and initiatives. Qualified individuals can email mbcnews@komen.org or visit the MBC Impact Series page for more information and monthly programs.
Learn more about Komen’s MBC Steering Committee and MBC Impact Series.
Ongoing learning and engagement opportunities
Mission Events Calendar
We’re excited to invite you to join us at upcoming events designed to bring you closer to the work we’re doing every day to make a difference, so you can see our impact firsthand.
Learn more about our upcoming events.
Real Pink Podcast
Real Pink is taking real conversations about breast cancer from the doctor’s office to the living room. Episodes feature candid conversations with survivors, researchers, physicians and more.
Listen to the Real Pink Podcast.
Blog
Komen’s blog features powerful stories, expert insights and the latest news about breast cancer. From research breakthroughs to personal journeys, the blog connects readers with inspiring content and practical information in support of our mission.
Read our blog.
YouTube Channel
Komen’s YouTube Channel brings our mission to life through compelling videos that educate, inspire and empower. Watch personal stories, research updates, expert interviews and event highlights that drive awareness and action about breast cancer.
Visit our YouTube Channel.
About Breast Cancer Section
The About Breast Cancer section of this website has the latest evidence-based information on breast cancer risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment, metastatic breast cancer, survivorship and more.
Visit the About Breast Cancer section.
Sign up for monthly newsletters
Komen’s Mission Matters newsletter includes upcoming events, mission program updates, patient stories and general breast health information. Sign up at komen.org.
Komen’s Metastatic Breast Cancer newsletter brings relevant and accessible information specific to those who have been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Subscribe here.
Komen’s Advocacy Insider newsletter provides state and federal policy updates, event information and opportunities to take action on policies impacting the breast cancer community. Sign up here.
Local community and volunteer opportunities
Find Komen in your local community and learn how you can engage with us.
We also have a list of volunteer opportunities here.
Other ways to get involved with Komen
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Everything you do makes a difference
No matter how you choose to get involved, you’ll make a difference in your own life and the lives of others.
These activities are not only personally rewarding, but they can also benefit many other people with breast cancer and their families now and in the future.
Everything you do makes a difference.
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Updated April 2, 2025
