Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

SUSAN G. KOMEN CENTRAL ILLINOIS—MEMORIAL Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

900 Main Street, Ste 160 Peoria, IL 61602 Phone: (309) 691-6906 Email: GYoung@komen.org

Website : komen.org/centralillinois Facebook : (national) @SusanGKomen Facebook Groups (local) : Komen Memorial MORE THAN PINK Walk Series, Komen Cafe, Circle of Promise Peoria

Twitter : @SusanGKomen Instagram : @susangkomen TikTok : susangkomen YouTube : susangkomen LinkedIn : Susan G. Komen

KEY STAFF: Gayle Young, Executive Director Jordan Clum, Development Manager Katie Cox, Program Manager, Experiential Fundraising Campaigns

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Dr. Jane Arbuthnot Vicki Baumgarten Gina Morss-Fischer Jennifer Gau Dr. Lynne Jalovec

VISION A world without breast cancer. WHAT WE DO

COMMUNITY : Komen connects people of shared experiences with each other and with targeted information and resources, providing a safe, supportive and hopeful community. Our community comes together as ONE on Saturday, May 7 at the Metro Centre for the Peoria MORE THAN PINK Walk . This signature event returns to Mother’s Day weekend and we invite you to attend in honor and in celebration of your loved ones and learn more about ALL the MORE THAN PINK pillars of our mission. Register, donate and learn more at www. komen.org/peoriawalk. 102 Counties in Illinois are served by Susan G. Komen breast cancer services . ACTION : Komen empowers people to advocate for their health and the health of others, and mobilizes diverse voices for change at all levels of government. 3,778 people in Illinois advocate for breast cancer rights . For local survivor support resources, check out our social media groups at the top of this page. DID YOU KNOW? Breast cancer does not just present as a lump. There are actually eight warning signs of breast cancer! Visit www.komen.org to learn more.

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As a recognized groundbreaking leader, Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting breast cancer across all fronts and supporting millions of people in theU.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. Generous annual gifts and support through events like the Circle of Promise, Peoria MORE THAN PINK Walk , and Central Illinois BigWigs help to fund our mission initiatives and so much more. RESEARCH : Komen has funded more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit (more than $1.1 billion todate), second only to the U.S. government. three research projects are currently being funded in Illinois at the University of Chicago ! CARE : Through education and access to timely, high-quality care, Komen has helped drive a 41% reduction in mortality rates since 1989. 3,800 people in Illinois seek help and information from Susan G. Komen each week through the Breast Care Helpline at 877.GO KOMEN (877.465.6636) .

HOW TO HELP Act, donate, get involved! Call (309) 691.6906 and visit our community page at www.komen.org/centralillinois to see what’s on deck.

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