Pinkwashing. Komen is a key entity in the controversy over "pinkwashing". The term has been used to describe two different situations: (1) organizations getting disproportionate publicity for donating very little, and (2) organizations using the pink ribbon to promote products that may be carcinogenic.

Komen halted funding for screening exams for Planned Parenthood, a move many saw as a politicization of the cause. Though the decision was reversed, it caused the resignation of several staff members and damaged public perception.

Susan Goodman Komen died at the age of 36. Founded in her memory in 1982, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was born from a sister's love and a solemn promise to do something to stop breast cancer from taking more lives.

Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

The two that we suggest as far better alternatives to Komen for research are METAvivor and Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), both of which spend at least 90% of their expenditures on research grants.

This charity's score is 97%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence. This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community.

Charity Watch gives the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation a C+ rating with program percentage of 62%-77% and the cost to raise $100 of $12-$27.

Susan G. Komen® has invested more than $2.9 billion into its Mission to end breast cancer, including investing more than $920 million in breast cancer research. Komen is the largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research outside of the U.S. government.

Omer Aftab Omer Aftab, the honourary CEO/Founder of Pink Ribbon, launched the campaign in 2004.

Our mission is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research. Breast cancer knows no age, gender or race. As the most common cancer in women worldwide, it remains a fact of life.

Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) may be used as part of a treatment plan for breast cancer. It is sometimes called a lumpectomy or a partial mastectomy. During BCS, only the part of the breast that has cancer is removed. The cancer lump and some breast tissue around the lump are removed.

Charity Navigator gives Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation a 3-star rating. GuideStar gives the charity a Gold rating for transparency. “Where the end of breast cancer begins.”