Susan G. Komen ® To Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Milwaukee This September
We look forward to bringing together the Wisconsin community this fall and uniting around our goal of creating a world where we do not lose another life to this disease.
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Komen aims to raise over $500,000 at the Wisconsin MORE THAN PINK Walk, generating critical funds that allow Komen to continue its investment in lifesaving work across the country, including promising research that will allow people to live longer lives with better outcomes. This event also funds Komen's Patient Care Center, a trusted, go-to source for timely, accurate breast health and breast cancer information, support and resources, as well as the work of Komen's Center for Public Policy to drive state and federal policies that invest in critical programs and ensure streamlined access to affordable, high-quality breast health care.
WHEN: Sunday, September 28, 2025
WHERE: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
DETAILS: 7:30 a.m. Site Opens – 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony
WHY IT MATTERS: Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S. and 1 in 1,000 men in their lifetime. In 2025 alone, an estimated 316,950 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 42,170 women will die from the disease. Approximately 2,800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 510 will die from it. However, some experts say one-third of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. could be prevented with universal access to modern treatments.
In Wisconsin, approximately over 5,900 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 470 will die from the disease this year. Susan G. Komen provides direct support to Wisconsinites through its Patient Care Center. In fiscal year 2025, Komen provided assistance to 550 patients, including over $143,000 in financial assistance to eligible people in active treatment or living with metastatic breast cancer.
'The work Komen does for people with breast cancer, survivors and those with increased risk of breast cancer is not possible without the Wisconsin MORE THAN PINK Walk and the critical money we raise from our generous supporters,' said Nikki Panico, executive director Wisconsin at Susan G. Komen. 'We look forward to bringing together the Wisconsin community this fall and uniting around our goal of creating a world where we do not lose another life to this disease.'
This year's Komen Wisconsin MORE THAN PINK Walk is made possible by the following sponsors: Ford Dealers of Wisconsin, Foxconn, WaterStone Bank, SC Johnson, Campbell's, and Gruber Law.
Bank of America is the national presenting sponsor and Lilly, Natera, and Novartis are national series sponsors for the MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure events.
About Susan G. Komen ®
Susan G. Komen ® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.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. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
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