Komen Oregon

As we set to close our local affiliate's office and transition to One Komen at the end of this month, we are contributing $200,000 in legacy gifts and program seed funding to local breast cancer organizations. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3coCqtc

It takes a village to serve our community. And ours is the best! We're grateful to Portland NAACP 1120 Branch for continuing the African American Initiative and Worship in Pink, to Pink Lemonade Project for taking the Treatment Access Program and the MBC Dinner Series, and to Northwest Family Services for taking on leadership of the Latina Council.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute’s Cancer Early Detection and Advanced Research (CEDAR) is working to learn more about the impact of inherited cancer risk for Oregonians. Share your experience about inherited cancer risk by taking the survey.

https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9sEXapl5aNIAb9r

Cancer Early Detection and Advanced Research (CEDAR) (Investigación Avanzada y Detección Temprana) de Knight Cancer Institute de OHSU está trabajando para saber más sobre el impacto del cáncer hereditario en los habitantes de Oregón. Comparta su experiencia sobre el riesgo de cáncer hereditario completando nuestra encuesta. https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9sEXapl5aNIAb9r

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This short film documents the journey of two transmasculine people, their families and communities, as they navigate breast and ovarian cancers within a medical system with much to learn about affirming care for transgender people.

Tomorrow, March 2nd from 5:30-7pm. Register at https://bit.ly/301fAAJ

Join us on March 2 for a screening and discussion of “Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer.”

This film documents the journey of two transmasculine people, their families, and communities, as they navigate breast and ovarian cancers within a medical system with much to learn about affirming care for transgender people.

After the screening, filmmakers Yee Won Chong and Brooks Nelson, as well as panelists from OHSU's Transgender Health Program will host a Q & A session.

Register: https://bit.ly/301fAAJ

Become an advocate today: http://bit.ly/KomenAdvocates

Your race and where you live should not determine if you live. Susan G. Komen Advocacy is committed to eliminating barriers and reducing disparities but we need your help. Become an advocate today: http://bit.ly/KomenAdvocates

Local, passionate breast cancer fighting organizations, in a show of solidarity, are turning the Morrison Bridge PINK in honor of February’s National Cancer Awareness Month.

The Morrison Bridge will be lit pink starting on Valentine’s Day, February 14th until February 21st.

This collaboration is particularly important since our local Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington will be closing at the end of March as part of the national consolidation of all Susan G. Komen affiliates.

Partnering organizations include:
American Cancer Society/Making Strides
Breast Friends
Catch-22
Fighting Pretty
Susan G. Komen Oregon and Southwest Washington
NARA NW Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
NW Family Services
Oregon Breasties
Pink Lemonade Project
Pink Phoenix
Pink Sistas
Row for the Cure/Station L
Oregon Women’s Sailing Association/Set Sail for the Cause

“We have made progress with this disease over the years and do not want to go backwards. The pandemic has been hard on individuals with breast cancer and organizations, but we are stronger by working together. It is time to combine forces and show the broader breast cancer community how we can work together to help beat this disease and maintain the important support for those facing a breast cancer diagnosis, are in treatment, and beyond,” said Stearns. Kathy Frederick, Founder of Row for the Cure added “I have had a vision for lighting the bridge pink for years and this seemed like right time for all these groups to come together to celebrate National Cancer Awareness Month and to send off our dear friends at Susan G. Komen Oregon and Southwest Washington.”

We were very happy to give a few local nonprofits the opportunity to go "shopping" in our storage room. They were able to choose everything from office supplies to tables/chairs to items useful in conducting events to storage racks and our office Christmas decorations! As we transition our affiliate to the national organization, we're glad to be able to donate these items to those helping our local community.

At 9am PST, our very own African American Initiative and DEI Manager, Tai Harden-Moore, will join a Susan G. Komen panel on the intersection of health equity and advocacy. We'll share it here; plan to join us!

Mark your calendars! Join us tomorrow at 11:00 am CT for a Facebook Live in honor of . Komen's own Molly Guthrie will host a conversation about the intersection of health equity and advocacy with guests Tai Harden-Moore, Yolanda Murphy, and Monisha Parker.

Drop your questions in the live stream and we'll get to them at the end of the chat! We're looking forward to hosting this important conversation.