Komen Timeline

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  • Susan is diagnosed

    Susan is diagnosed
    Susan Goodman Komen is diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33.

  • Susan dies

    Susan Komen dies of breast cancer. Her sister, Nancy Brinker, promises her that she will do everything she can to end breast cancer.

  • Foundation established

    Nancy Brinker established the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in Dallas.

  • Race for the Cure

    The first Komen Race for the Cure is held in Dallas with 800 participants.

  • First affiliate

    San Francisco becomes the first home for a Komen affiliate office.

  • First pink ribbons

    First pink ribbons
    The pink ribbon is used for the first time as a sign of breast cancer awareness and support at the New York Race for the Cure.

  • Chicago affiliate

    The Chicagoland affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is established.

  • International affiliates

    Germany and Greece are the homes of the first international affiliates of Komen.

  • 100 Races for the Cure

    100 Races for the Cure
    With the 20th anniversary of the Race for the Cure, more than 100 of the races are held around the world.

  • Name change

    Name change
    The organization changes its name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure as well as celebrates its 25th anniversary.