On Saturday, May 14th, the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) hosted the 35th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor ceremony, where medalists were recognized for their leadership and service within their communities and professions while exemplifying the values of the American way of life. The black-tie gala was held in Ellis Island’s Great Hall, […]
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Nancy G. Brinker Statement on Attending White House Cancer Moonshot Event
Nancy Brinker Statement on Relaunch of Biden Cancer Moonshot Cancer Initiative
Feb 2, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C.: Nancy Brinker, founder of The Promise Fund of Florida and Susan G. Komen, released the following statement after attending President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative announcement at The White house. “Since the signing of the National Cancer Act 50 years ago, it has been understood that in […]
Nancy Brinker Statement on the Passing of American Hero Bob Dole
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2021 Former U.S. Ambassador and founder of Susan G. Komen and The Promise Fund of Florida, Nancy G. Brinker, released the following statement upon news of the passing of former U.S. Senator Bob Dole: “The motto of the U.S. Army reads ‘This We’ll Defend’. It’s an ode not only to […]
November 2021 Remarks at Florida Association of Health Plans Annual Conference
Conquer Magazine: A 40-Year Battle Against Breast Cancer: How I Continue to Honor My Sister’s Dying Wish
October 2021 Vol 7 No 5 Nancy Brinker Founder, Susan G. Komen, and Co-Founder, Promise Fund of Florida Palm Beach, Florida “You have breast cancer.” These are 4 gut-wrenching words that nobody wants to hear, yet more than 300,000 women and men in America will confront the disease for the first time this year. For […]
NBC News Dallas: Susan G. Komen Founder Launches New Mission to Help Underserved Women
Nancy Brinker spoke with NBC 5 about her sister’s legacy and the new effort to help uninsured women facing life-altering cancer diagnoses October 6, 2021 NBC5 Dallas October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While fundraisers for research and support for patients and survivors are taking place throughout the month, the founder of the Susan G. […]
WPTV: Susan G. Komen founder shares concerns about decrease in breast cancer screenings since pandemic
80 percent decrease in screenings during the pandemic, CDC reports October 4, 2021 WPTV Story Link WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The news that Florida’s first lady has been diagnosed with breast cancer is a reminder that no one is immune to it. Little is known about the stage of her diagnosis, but in a statement, the […]
Statement on Breast Cancer Awareness Month (2021)
Nancy Brinker, founder of The Promise Fund of Florida and Susan G. Komen, released the following statement in commemoration of the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “For the second consecutive year, Breast Cancer Awareness Month coincides with the ongoing global pandemic. While these occurrences reinforce the gratitude we all share for medical professionals, researchers, […]
Hologic’s Groundbreaking Global Women’s Health Index Study Reveals Gaps in Women’s Healthcare
The inaugural results of the Hologic’s groundbreaking Global Women’s Health Index are complete, and the opportunities to improve women’s health are staggering. World leaders, change-makers, and society as a whole must take notice of the situation and act quickly to improve women’s health everywhere. The survey was conducted in partnership with Gallup World Poll and […]