Susan G. Komen® To Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Charlotte This October

Community Event to Support People with Breast Cancer, Raise Funds for Research and Advocacy on Oct. 11

CHARLOTTE - Susan G. Komen^®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will convene breast cancer survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and supporters at the Charlotte MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11. This impactful event unites our community and raises money for the mission of Komen.

Komen aims to raise $450,000 at the Charlotte 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.

Komen Charlotte MORE THAN PINK Walk

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
WHO: Supporters, Survivors, People in treatment for breast cancer
REGISTER: komen.org/CharlotteWalk

DETAILS:
7am: Walk check-in opens
8:30am: Walk opening ceremony begins
8:45am: Walk begins

The Walk is made possible by the following sponsors: Platinum Sponsor, Nucor, and Gold Sponsor, The Team Miller Foundation.

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 NORTH CAROLINA, approximately 11,320 will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 1,450 will die from the disease this year. Susan G. Komen provides direct support to North Carolina residents through its Patient Care Center. In fiscal year 2025, Komen provided assistance to 1,240 patients, including $335,600 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 Komen Charlotte MORE THAN PINK Walk and the critical money we raise from our generous supporters," said Jenn Briand, Executive Director of Komen Charlotte. "We look forward to bringing together the Charlotte community this fall and uniting around our goal of creating a world where we do not lose another life to this disease."