Susan G. Komen Time Line

By nickthomas42

  • The Start

    The Start
    in 1980 when Susan G. Komen died at the afe of 36, her sister promised her one thing. she promsed her that she would do everything she could to end breast cancer.

  • First events

    First events
    the Benita Feurey Fund Seminar, was held at the Mark Goodson Theatre in Manhattan.

  • Pink Lights Brigade

    Pink Lights Brigade
    empire state building is first light in pink.

  • Money $$

    Money $$
    Grants reach $1 million

  • Another First

    the first execuative director of the komen organization is Louise Milone

  • Men

    Men
    the first men join the race for the cure.

  • The New Name

    The New Name
    In 2008, the 25th anniversary of the organization, the name was changed to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and trademarked a new logo in support of its promise "to end breast cancer forever." The new logo is a pink ribbon that resembles a runner in motion

  • Over Tme

    Over Tme
    20th Anneversary

  • leaders

    After an unsuccessful run for Georgia governor, Karen Handel joins the Susan G. Komen Foundation as a consultant. She was then hired as a senior vice president for public policy. During the Georgia primary, Handel’s platform included advocating for Planned Parenthood’s defunding.

  • First paid office

    First paid office
    east 39th street in NYC