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Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

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350 Church Street
860-728-4955
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Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement.  The Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was established in 1993 to fund research and better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community by supporting local organizations that focus on breast health issues and access to care. Seventy-five percent of net proceeds from the Affiliate stay in the community to fund local breast health programs and in 2008 alone, the Affiliate granted $725,000 to fund breast health programs at organizations throughout Connecticut. Combined with national research dollars, Komen Connecticut has made a $17 million impact on Connecticut's breast health and the breast cancer movement. For more information, call 860-728-4955 or visit komenct.org.