Susan G. Komen®To Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Washington, DC- Maryland-Virginia This October

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

OXON HILL, MD - 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 DMV Tri-State 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 $700,000 at the DMV Tri-State 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 DMV Tri-State MORE THAN PINK Walk

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
WHERE: Southpointe at National Harbor
WHO: Supporters, Survivors, People in treatment for breast cancer
REGISTER: Komen.org/dcwalk

DETAILS:
8am: Walk check-in opens
9:45am: Walk opening ceremony begins
10am: Walk begins

The Walk is made possible by the following: Arcfield - Local Presenting Sponsor and many other generous sponors.

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 WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND and VIRGINIA, approximately 15,100 will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 2,080 will die from the disease this year. Susan G. Komen provides direct support to DMV Tri-State residents through its Patient Care Center. In fiscal year 2025, Komen provided assistance to 1,476 patients, including $277,600 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 Tri-State MORE THAN PINK Walk and the critical money we raise from our generous supporters," said Adrienne Johnson, Executive Director of Komen DMV Tri-State. "We look forward to bringing together these communities this fall and uniting around our goal of creating a world where we do not lose another life to this disease."