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Susan G. Komen for the Cure

The Southern Arizona Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front. Up to 75 percent of the Affiliate’s net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for medically underserved women. The remaining net income (a minimum of 25 percent) supports the national Komen Grants Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 2:26 PM EST2012-02-22 19:26:57 GMT
    Just five weeks away from the Race for the Cure, how are your legs feeling? This week Ultra Body Fitness Director Jose Contreras shows KOLD News 13's Kayna Whitworth a lower body strength series that can be done in your living room.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 11:25 AM EST2012-02-20 16:25:01 GMT
    Just weeks away from the annual Susan G. Komen race for the cure in Southern Arizona and registration numbers are desperately down.

  • Friday, February 10 2012 12:39 PM EST2012-02-10 17:39:54 GMT
    As we near closer to March, we are closer to the Race for the Cure on March 25th. If you need some training tips Ultra Body Fitness Director Jose Contreras put KOLD News 13's Kayna Whitworth through a quick abdominal workout to get your core ready for the race.

  • Monday, January 9 2012 12:18 PM EST2012-01-09 17:18:15 GMT
    What are your New Year's Resolutions? We're betting that losing weight or getting fit is one of them. But what about saving lives? You can do all three by signing up for the 2012 Southern Arizona Race for the Cure.

  • Thursday, November 10 2011 11:29 AM EST2011-11-10 16:29:26 GMT
    El Tour de Tucson is almost here, and Susan G. Komen SAZ is a proud beneficiary. Stop by and visit the El Tour Bike Fitness & Health expo November 16-18 in Exhibition Halls B and C at the Tucson Convention Center.

  • Komen events still to happen

    Thursday, October 27 2011 12:09 PM EDT2011-10-27 16:09:13 GMT
    October is not over yet and event's continue with an art auction on Saturday October 29th. From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Toscana Studio & Gallery. The Studio's "Breasts for Life" project is based on two women who took castings of their busts prior to undergoing mastectomies. The busts have been decorated by 26 artists in the Tucson area and will be for auction at the event.

  • Wednesday, October 12 2011 7:17 PM EDT2011-10-12 23:17:21 GMT
    The "Music for a Cure" series presents artists who perform short sets and answer questions from the audience.

  • Tuesday, October 4 2011 11:59 AM EDT2011-10-04 15:59:52 GMT
    Dancers against cancers busted out a flash mob on Saturday at Tucson's Park Place Mall.

  • Friday, September 16 2011 6:18 PM EDT2011-09-16 22:18:28 GMT
    Mammography rates have dropped dramatically in Southern Arizona, said Jaimie Leopold, Susan G. Komen for Southern Arizona executive director. She said it's a crisis situation.

Understanding Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a type of cancer where cells in the breast tissue divide and grow without normal control. It is a widespread and random disease, striking women and men of all ages and races.

Komen Race for the Cure

Join us for the Susan G. Komen Southern Arizona Affiliate Race for the Cure® coming March 25, 2012!

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It is a race against time, with the lives of our mothers, sisters, daughters and friends hanging in the balance.

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