Susan G. Komen Bay Area MORE THAN PINK Walk Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research and Support

Susan G. Komen will host the 2025 MORE THAN PINK Walk in San Francisco on October 5. The event aims to raise $400,000 to fund Komen's lifesaving work, including research and patient care. The walk is open to anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and their support networks. Bank of America is the national presenting sponsor, with Lily, Natera, and Novartis as national series sponsors. Local sponsors include Gilead Oncology, Athleta, and Omnicell.

Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will host the 2025 MORE THAN PINK Walk in San Francisco on October 5. The event aims to raise $400,000 to fund Komen's lifesaving work, including research and patient care. The walk is open to anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and their support networks. Bank of America is the national presenting sponsor, with Lily, Natera, and Novartis as national series sponsors. Local sponsors include Gilead Oncology, Athleta, and Omnicell.

The Bay Area MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, with gates opening at 9:30 a.m. The event aims to unite the community and raise critical funds for Komen's mission. The funds will support Komen's investment in lifesaving research and patient care, including its Patient Care Center and the Center for Public Policy.

Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women and 1 in 1,000 men in their lifetime, with an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men expected to be diagnosed in 2025 in the U.S. alone. Approximately 42,170 women and 510 men are expected to die from the disease. The event also aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and the need for continued research into more effective treatments.

Susan G. Komen's Patient Care Center provides direct support to California residents, including financial assistance to eligible people in active treatment or living with metastatic breast cancer. In fiscal year 2025, Komen provided assistance to 2,108 patients, including $478,400 in financial assistance.

The event is a significant opportunity for the community to come together and support those affected by breast cancer, while also advocating for increased investment in breast cancer research and patient care.

References:
[1] https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TR?company_id=112163&fr_id=10955&pg=company
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/olema-oncology-announces-new-clinical-trial-agreement-with-pfizer-to-combine-palazestrant-with-atirm-ce7c50d3dc8cf423
[3] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250902172298/en/Susan-G.-Komen-To-Host-MORE-THAN-PINK-Walk-in-San-Francisco-This-October