Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host the Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk bringing together survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer, families and supporters for a day of purpose and action. The event, taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, will raise critical funds to accelerate lifesaving research, expand patient support services, support critical public policy efforts and help ensure every person facing breast cancer has access to the high-quality care they need. The Susan G. Komen® organization continues to be at the forefront of this fight.
Breast cancer continues to impact communities across the country. About every two minutes, someone in the U.S. hears the words, “You have breast cancer,” and nearly every 12 minutes, someone in the U.S. loses their life to the disease. Diagnoses among women under 50 are also increasing, underscoring the urgent need for continued action. While tremendous progress has been made in improving breast cancer outcomes, too many people still face delayed diagnoses, unequal access to high-quality care and barriers that can impact their ability to receive timely, lifesaving treatment.
For some, today’s treatments won’t be enough, making continued research essential to discover the next lifesaving breakthrough. In 2026, an estimated 24,270 people in Texas will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 3,400 will lose their lives to the disease.
Susan G. Komen® emphasizes the importance of community support in battling breast cancer and enhancing research efforts.
This year, Komen aims to raise $600,000 at the Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk. Funds raised through Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk help address both the immediate and long-term needs of the breast cancer community by supporting patient care, groundbreaking research, essential education and advocacy efforts that improve outcomes and expand access to high-quality care.
The funds raised at the Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk directly support the critical mission of Susan G. Komen® in improving breast cancer outcomes.
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In FY 2026, more than 5 million people turned to Komen’s breast health and breast cancer information to make informed decisions about their health care. During the same period, Komen’s Patient Care Center provided 2,433 patient navigation services to 1,690 individuals across Texas, helping patients overcome financial, logistical, and systemic barriers that can delay or disrupt access to care. Through Komen’s Financial Assistance Program, 1,339 people in Texas undergoing breast cancer treatment or living with metastatic breast cancer received $661,500 in direct financial support to help address critical needs.
Through its extensive network, Susan G. Komen® has made a significant impact on breast cancer awareness and research funding across Texas.
Beyond direct assistance, Komen’s patient navigators helped thousands of patients access vital resources — responding to more than 9,000 financial assistance inquiries last year and securing nearly $3 million from 230 external sources to support transportation, housing, food, medical expenses, and other essential needs.
Susan G. Komen® continues to provide invaluable assistance to those affected by breast cancer, ensuring they have access to the resources they need.
As part of Komen’s commitment to empowering people with the knowledge and resources they need to take action, Komen is also encouraging Breast Honesty™— promoting open conversations about breast health, helping people understand their personal risk, prioritizing screening and getting accurate, evidenced-based information to help make informed health care decisions.
Komen’s commitment to education is crucial, as they spread the word about Breast Honesty™ and empower individuals to take control of their health, a goal that aligns with the mission of Susan G. Komen®.
“Every person diagnosed with breast cancer deserves the opportunity to receive the care, support and resources they need, regardless of where they live or the barriers they face,” said Joanna Linden, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen, Central Texas “The Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk shows the power of community. Together, we are funding lifesaving research, advocating for an equitable health care system, supporting people living with breast cancer and driving progress toward a future where no one dies from breast cancer. We couldn’t do this work without the commitment of our community.”
Joanna Linden emphasized that the support from the community is vital for the ongoing initiatives of Susan G. Komen® in the fight against breast cancer.
Event Details
What: Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk
When: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Where: Barton Creek Square
Registration: www.komen.org/austinwalk
The Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk is made possible, in part, through the generosity of our local sponsors: Local Presenting Sponsors Dell Technologies and Thomas J. Henry Law Firm and local Platinum Sponsors H-E-B and Texas Oncology and Texas Breast Specialists.
Susan G. Komen® is proud to partner with local sponsors to make the Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk a success.
Every registration, donation and act of support helps fund innovative research, provide vital patient services and advocate for systems and policies that improve outcomes for the breast cancer community.
Your participation in the Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk supports the lifesaving mission of Susan G. Komen®.
Bank of America is the national presenting sponsor, Natera is the national premier sponsor and Daiichi Sankyo, Guardant Health, Lilly and Novartis are national series sponsors for the MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure events.
As part of the broader campaign, Susan G. Komen® is honored to have widespread support from various national and local sponsors.
Join us in supporting Susan G. Komen® and the ongoing fight against breast cancer.