Every 12 minutes, a woman in the U.S. dies from breast cancer. In 2024, an estimated 23,290 women in Texas will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 3,280 will lose their lives to the disease. Experts say one-third of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. could be prevented with universal access to modern treatments. This year features two important fundraising events to combat cancer, both sponsored by Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization.

The Fort Worth More Than Pink Walk opens at 7 a.m., October 5, at The Shops at Clearfork, and the walk begins at 8:45 a.m. Dallas North Texas Race for the Cure opens at 7 a.m., October 19, at The Campus at Legacy, in Plano, and the walk begins at 8:45 a.m.

Funds raised at Komen events will allow the organization to meet the immediate needs of breast cancer patients through its free Breast Care Helpline and offer services such as patient navigation, financial assistance and emotional support. It will also fund research breakthroughs that allow more lives to be saved from breast cancer and bring us closer to the cures for all breast cancers.

Susan G. Komen is working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. They advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures.

For more information, call 1-877-465-6636 or visit Komen.org.