The Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, established in 1999, sponsors fundraising events including the Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure and is a valuable resource for information and education programs on breast cancer health throughout the Hawaiian islands.

In 1995, the first Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure was held in Honolulu with 800 participants. By 2006, the 12th Annual Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure grew to over 7200 registered participants.

Up to 75% of net funds raised from the Race and other fundraising events support local non-profit organizations, educational institutions and government entities programs. No less than 25% of net funds raised support breast cancer research. To date, we have funded over $1,000,000.00 for breast health and breast cancer education, screening and treatment throughout the state of Hawaii.

In 2005, the Affiliate sponsored its 1st Annual Survivors Conference with over 150 breast cancer survivors in attendance. It was an exhilarating event that gives women an opportunity to support each other, to learn the about the latest treatments and to honor their co-survivors.

To celebrate granting of over $1 Million to Hawaii’s breast cancer prevention, education and treatment programs, Komen Hawaii hosted “Pink Martini Night”. This event was the first Komen Hawaii sponsored fundraising event beside the Race to support local breast cancer awareness efforts.

Komen Hawaii Affiliate Vision
To have all Hawaii women, regardless of ethnicity or socioeconomic status, take responsibility for, and participate in, the highest level of breast health.

Komen Hawaii Affiliate Focus
To expand Komen’s mission throughout the Hawaiian Islands by supporting and promoting collaborations among Hawaii’s healthcare providers and organizations; enabling implementation of cultural sensitive education, screening and treatment programs; thereby translating our vision into reality.