Message from the President

Susan G Komen for the Cure South Dakota Affiliate was established in April 2005. It has been exciting times as the Board of Directors have worked hard to engage the entire state. Vast distances and a small population pose its challenges and rewards. In just a few short years and with support from friends of the South Dakota Affiliate we have granted more than $250,000 across the state for breast cancer projects.

The 5K run/fitness walk will take participants through the streets of Vermillion before finishing inside The University of South Dakota’s Dakota Dome with an awards and tribute ceremony honoring Race winners and breast cancer survivors.

The Race raises funds to the benefit of breast cancer survivors throughout our state.  It provides a day of celebration in honor of our Survivors and loved ones who have provided inspiration in their battle against this disease. By running, walking or volunteering, we can all work toward the same goal – a world without breast cancer.  Up to 75 percent of net proceeds from the Race will remain in South Dakota to fund breast health community outreach programs. The remainder of the net proceeds – a minimum of 25 percent – will support the Susan G. Koman for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research.

Thank you to all who have made Komen South Dakota successful. A special thanks to the Board of Directors who so willingly volunteer their time.  Our success is only because of you...the Board, friends, volunteers and many faces that look forward to a world without breast cancer.