About Go Pink for the Cure
Go Pink for the Cure (GPFTC) is a fundraising and awareness program benefiting Susan G. Komen that empowers students, adults, schools, sports teams and community groups to take action against breast cancer. Designed to inspire the next generation of grassroots advocates, Go Pink for the Cure combines healthy living, community engagement and creative fundraising to help support Komen’s mission to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
From tournaments and themed game days to school challenges and creative awareness events, these grassroots efforts bring communities together while raising critical funds that support Komen’s efforts to drive groundbreaking research, community health programs, care services and advocacy.
Learn more about Go Pink for the Cure fundraisers.
Who can participate?
Go Pink for the Cure is open to youth and adults who want to make a difference. Participants include:
- Middle schools and high schools
- Colleges and universities
- School clubs and campus organizations
- Sports teams and athletic programs
- Sports facilities and recreation centers
- Pickleball and golf enthusiasts
- Tennis players of all skill levels
- Recreational leagues
- Youth organizations and community groups
- Coaches, teachers, parents and volunteers
About Susan G. Komen
In 1980, Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became the Susan G. KomenŽ organization and the beginning of a global movement. What began with $200 and a shoebox full of potential donor names has grown into the world’s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer. To date, we’ve invested nearly $3.6 billion in groundbreaking research, community programs, advocacy, education and patient support services in more than 60 countries.
How we're helping
Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts including research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives in order to make the biggest impact against this disease.
Komen Breast Health Resources
We have endless resources available at http://www.komen.org. Here are a few commonly used documents:
Getting started is simple and Komen provides tools and support along the way. Here’s how to get started:
- Start Your Fundraiser
- Pink-themed games or tournaments
- Fitness challenges or races
- School spirit events
- Awareness campaigns or creative fundraisers
- Engage Your Community
Invite teammates, classmates, family and friends to participate. Use your network to spread awareness, share resources and encourage support. - Fundraise for Impact
Funds raised through Go Pink for the Cure support Susan G. Komen’s mission of saving lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. - Celebrate and Inspire
Honor survivors, share stories and celebrate the difference your community is making together.
Help make the GPFTC event the best it can be by volunteering to support the program! Volunteering with Go Pink for the Cure means helping create a world without breast cancer while building leadership skills, expanding your network and making a meaningful difference in your community.
When you volunteer with Komen, you help support individuals and families impacted by breast cancer while raising awareness and inspiring action. Whether you want to gain experience, give back or inspire change on your campus or in your community, there’s a place for you here. Examples of volunteer opportunities include:
- Community Research & Outreach Support - Volunteers assist by identifying and collecting information about local schools, associations and club sports teams to expand program reach and engagement.
- Go Pink Ambassador - Serve as a champion for the cause by representing Komen at local events.
- Community Engagement - Help introduce new communities to Go Pink for the Cure.
- Komen Campus Club - Take your involvement to the next level by starting or joining a Go Pink for the Cure Komen Campus Club.
Do you have questions or need more information before starting a Go Pink for the Cure fundraiser? We’re here to help! Please send us an email at gopink@komen.org.