Susan G. Komen® to Host Fort Worth More Than Pink Walk and Dallas Race for the Cure

TEXAS (KDAF) — Susan G. Komen ^® , the world’s leading breast cancer organization will host a Race for the Cure in Dallas as well as a MORE THAN PINK Walk in Fort Worth this Fall, giving local residents a variety of ways to support those impacted by breast cancer in the Texas area. The Dallas Race will take place on Oct. 19, and The Fort Worth Walk will be held on Oct. 5. Each event will bring together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.

Every 12 minutes, a woman in the U.S. dies from breast cancer. In 2024 alone, an estimated 23,290 women in Texas will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 3,280 will lose their lives to the disease. Experts say one-third of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. could be prevented with universal access to modern treatments. Funds raised at Komen events will allow the organization to meet the immediate needs of breast cancer patients through its free Breast Care Helpline and offer services such as patient navigation, financial assistance and emotional support. It will also fund research breakthroughs that allow more lives to be saved from breast cancer and bring us closer to the cures for all breast cancers.

In 2024, the Komen Financial Assistance program provided financial assistance totaling $1,257,750 to 2,267 people in Texas who are in breast cancer treatment or living with metastatic breast cancer. Additionally, Komen’s Patient Care Center provided 7,796 services to 6,259 people living in Texas, working to address 8,453 barriers to care that may otherwise prevent someone from getting the breast health care or support they need.

Susan G. Komen has partnered with HF Sinclair to increase awareness and participation in the organization’s battle against breast cancer. Valerie Pompa, Executive Vice President, Operations, at HF Sinclair, and Rebecca Eads, Total Rewards Director, at HF Sinclair, will serve as chairpersons for this year’s Race.

Fort Worth Walk Chair, Lisa Moore, Senior Lending Assistant/Banking Officer at Prosperity Bank is a 32-year 4-time breast cancer survivor. She is passionate about making this year’s Fort Worth MORE THAN PINK Walk a very special experience for survivors. She says “Giving up will never be an option. You must be the biggest advocate for your health. Your Health is your Wealth. You have cancer but cancer doesn’t have you.”

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