About Susan G. Komen
Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and endless
days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer
instead of worrying about her own situation. That concern for others continued even as Susan neared the end of her
fight. Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised her
sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.
That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested
more than $1.9 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors
and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science
to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the
Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source
of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
About Barbara Ann Karmanos
 The
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is named in memory of the Detroit
native who married her high school sweetheart, Peter Karmanos, raised
three sons, and helped launch a major international business. She died
at 46, after an eight-year battle with cancer.
On July 20, 1995, in memory of his late wife, Peter Karmanos made
a gift of $15 million to the integrated cancer system formed by Michigan
Cancer Foundation, the Meyer L. Prentis Comprehensive Cancer Center
of Metropolitan Detroit and the cancer programs of The Detroit Medical
Center and Wayne State University. Today, the system is known as the
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. It is one of the largest cancer
centers in the United States and the only major center named for a woman.
Click here for more information about the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
What Cancer Cannot Take: Nick Karmanos
About the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Located in Midtown Detroit, Michigan, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Caring for nearly 6,000 new patients annually on a budget of $216 million, conducting more than 700 cancer-specific scientific investigation programs and clinical trials, Karmanos is among the nation’s best cancer centers. Through the commitment of 1,000 staff, including nearly 300 physicians and researchers on faculty at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and supported by thousands of volunteer and financial donors, Karmanos strives to prevent, detect and eradicate all forms of cancer. Its long-term partnership with the WSU School of Medicine enhances the collaboration of critical research and academics related to cancer care. Gerold Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., is the Institute’s president and chief executive officer. Karmanos is southeastern Michigan’s most preferred hospital for cancer care according to annual surveys conducted by the National Research Corporation. For more information call 1-800-KARMANOS or go to www.karmanos.org.
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