Los Angeles
Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Los Angeles
Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Get Involved
Help us reach our vision of a world without breast cancer by getting involved in our local community.

Partner with Us
Partnering with Susan G. Komen®, we offer resources to navigate diagnosis and treatment. Let’s support each other through this journey.
Advocate:
Become a Komen advocate and help ensure that the fight against breast cancer remains a priority for state and national policymakers. Your voice helps ensure that the perspectives of survivors and co-survivors are considered in decisions that impact our progress toward ending breast cancer forever. Every two years, the Center for Public Policy identifies key public policy issues where Komen’s advocacy can make the greatest impact in achieving our mission.
Educate + Empower: Share important breast health resources with friends and family. Help others stay informed about early detection and support available during a diagnosis.
Go Pink for the Cure
When you organize a Go Pink for the Cure event, your school community’s passion and determination can help make a real difference in our mission to end breast cancer forever. Whether it’s a sports or school group, Pickleball for the Cure, Golf or Tennis, we have resources for all. Let’s get started!
Worship in Pink
Worship in Pink is open to all faiths, empowering faith-based communities with knowledge and resources to take an active role in their breast health. Become a volunteer Ambassador and serve as a breast health advocate.
Click below for more information on how to get involved.

Get involved
Whether it is volunteering at an event, joining one of our committees, or getting involved with your group, we have something for everyone.
Find a volunteer opportunity that suits your skills and interests, and join our passionate fight against breast cancer.
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Sign up to stay connected and hear about our volunteer opportunities
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Volunteer with Komen in Los Angeles! Email us at LAvolunteer@komen.org to learn more.
Join one of our Committees
We are looking for incredible community members to join one of our committees, deepening your connection and helping support our walk. Email Yolanda at YVanDyke@Komen.org to learn more!
Become an Komen Advocate
Our advocates act as the voice of the more than 4 million breast cancer survivors and those living with breast cancer in the U.S. Our policy advocates ensure that the fight against breast cancer remains a priority among our state and national policymakers. Currently, there are 2 bills introduced in the Oregon Legislature. Sign up to help push these forward and get these approved.
Local Events
Join the fight to end breast cancer by attending an event in Los Angeles!
Questions? Contact Us
Our Impact in Los Angeles
Susan G. Komen is funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease.
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Community
58
Counties in California are served by Susan G. Komen breast cancer services.
Need Help?
Call our breast care helpline to assist with finding local screening and diagnostic facilities or clinical research trials, requesting financial assistance, or other questions or care needs.
Latest News & Information
From Breast Cancer Clinician to Breast Cancer Patient
As a breast cancer nurse practitioner and reconstruction specialist, Karen has spent 15 years caring for women undergoing mastectomies and reconstruction. Then, in 2024, she discovered a lump in her breast.
The post From Breast Cancer Clinician to Breast Cancer Patient appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.
Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients in Maine
AUGUSTA – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, issued the following statement on the passage of LD 178, legislation that expands the prohibition of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients. Step therapy, also referred to as “fail first,” requires a patient to first try a health plan preferred drug, have that […]
The post Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients in Maine appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.
Los Angeles
Contact Us
Susan G. Komen Los Angeles

Executive Director:
Yolanda Van Dyke
Email:
yvandyke@komen.org
Phone:
310-295-2018