Program Information Susan G. Komen is the world\u2019s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, dedicated to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever. The organization provides support for those affected by the disease, drives groundbreaking research, advocates for better access to care, and works to address health equity in communities across the country and around the world. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has invested billions of dollars into research, education, screening, and treatment programs to create a world without breast cancer.