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Susan G. Komen® to Host Race for the Cure in Tulsa this Fall

Together for a Cure: Fundraising Event Aims to Unite the Community for Breast Cancer Research and Support

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure this Fall. The Race will take place on Saturday, September 21 bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.

Every 12 minutes, a woman in the U.S. dies from breast cancer. In 2024 alone, an estimated 3,490 women in Oklahoma will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 570 will lose their lives to the disease. Experts say one-third of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. could be prevented with universal access to modern treatments. Funds raised at the Race will allow Komen to meet the immediate needs of breast cancer patients through its free Breast Care Helpline and offer services such as patient navigation, financial assistance and emotional support. It will also fund research breakthroughs that allow more lives to be saved from breast cancer and bring us closer to the cures for all breast cancers.

In 2024, the Komen Financial Assistance program provided financial assistance totaling $111,500 to 197 people in Oklahoma who are in breast cancer treatment or living with metastatic breast cancer. Additionally, Komen’s Patient Care Center provided 405 services to 339 people living in Oklahoma, working to address 458 barriers to care that may otherwise prevent someone from getting the breast health care or support they need.

"We are thrilled to welcome the community to the Tulsa Race for the Cure this year, where together we can make a profound impact in the fight against breast cancer," said Shari Holdman, Komen Executive Director for Oklahoma. "Supporting individuals in our community who are facing breast cancer is essential to our mission, but we cannot do it alone. This year’s Race is not just an event; it is a pivotal moment to secure vital funds that will make equitable care available to all. We hope you can join us as we take a powerful stand against this devastating disease."

What: Tulsa Race for the Cure

When: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Where: River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa, OK

Registration Details: 7:00 AM registration, 8:30 AM Opening Ceremonies, 9:00 AM Race Begins

This year’s Race is made possible by the following sponsors: MidFirst Bank, Ascension St. John, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists, OSU Medicine, OU Health, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, Oneok, River Spirit Casino Resort, Bama Companies, Chicken Salad Chick, The Giving Branch, GH2 Architects, 106.1 The Twister, ABC Channel 8 Tulsa.

Join us at the Tulsa Race for the Cure this fall to stand with the community in the fight against breast cancer. Your participation will help raise vital funds, provide crucial support services, and advance important research. Together, we can work towards a future without breast cancer.

About Susan G. Komen®

Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.

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