Get Involved

Education Outreach Programs

Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness in Our Communities

Education Committee

The Education Committee assists with the Affiliate's education programming providing breast cancer information to the five county service area. All committee members are trained and participate in a variety of education programs. New volunteers are always welcome to join the committee. See training schedule below.

I AM THE CURE.®

This Komen National initiative is intended to increase awareness about breast cancer and educate all Race for the Cure® participants on early detection techniques. This program is ideal for volunteers of all ages seeking the perfect activity at the Race for the Cure®. High school and college students are encouraged to participate as Cure Leaders on Race day to help deliver educational messages throughout the race course and at the education/affiliate booths.

I AM THE CURE Fact Sheet.pdf

To have your group participate, please contact Leticia Kees, Manger of Mission Initiatives at (773) 444-0061 or at lkees@komenchicago.org.

Health Fairs and Material Distribution

The Affiliate offers breast health and breast cancer materials and equipment for use in our service area. The Education Committee assists in distributing materials to all non-profit organizations/individuals upon request.

Download and complete the form below to request an Education Speaker or Educational Materials from the Komen Houston Affiliate. Please submit the completed form to the Manager of Mission Initiatives at lkees@komenchicago.org or fax to (773)444-0071. All forms must be completed with at least a six weeks notice. All presentations are free of charge, however, donations are appreciated. Free educational equipment and materials in a variety of languages are provided to non-profit organizations.

FORM Education Speaker Material Request.doc

Other Projects & Collaborative Efforts

Breast Cancer: Awareness to Action Summit
A full day breast health summit hosted by the Chicagoland Area breast health organizations to fill the gaps in breast health services and combine complimentary resources to improve access to care, particularly for low-income and uninsured clients. All breast cancer advocates and health care providers are invited to address these gaps in breast health services.

Community Profile

This research project helps the Affiliate identify gaps and barriers in programs and services in our seven county service area with assistance from a public health graduate intern. The data is compiled every two-years and is produced in hard copy as the Community Profile.Komen on the Go®

This Komen National program that engages young women in the breast cancer movement. This touring bus features a mass amount of breast cancer information and hands-on activities. The Affiliate is able to request a tour stop every year. For more information visit http://www.komen.org/.

You may be a runner, a volunteer or an activist. However you choose to get involved, just know that everything you do makes a difference. After all, without the support of people like you, the 10 million people who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the next 25 years could die. These are our mothers, sisters, and friends who face breast cancer diagnoses every day. Susan G. Komen for the Cure® strives to raise funds and awareness through events and legilative actions. Breast cancer is still claiming far too many of our loved ones' lives. So, how will you get involved?