SPEAK UP, TALK ABOUT IT, MAKE THE PROMISE.
PROMISES ARE NOT JUST WORDS, THEY ARE ACTIONS.
ACTIONS THAT TELL ALL THOSE YOU LOVE THAT YOU CARE ENOUGH TO ASSURE THEM THAT YOU
WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO STAY IN THE PICTURE. GET SCREENED TODAY.

Across California, despite having lower breast cancer incidence rates, African American women’s’ mortality rates are 41 percent higher than their counterparts. The same research indicates that African American women are often diagnosed at later stages, sometimes with more aggressive forms of cancer and at younger ages. Susan G. Komen and its Circle of Promise initiative is working to change this reality. Using best practices informed by community leaders like Dr. Suzanne Afflalo Komen is conducting intensive peer-to-peer education where these women live, work, shop, pray or play. This effort allows us to bring education and medical services to a community where none exist. Without it, thousands of women would not be screened; and thousands more would not benefit from the permanent improvements to community health networks.

Rewrite your story. Change your history. Get involved today.

JOIN THE CIRCLE
Join the Circle of Promise California Initiative and help rewrite our story against breast cancer.

THE PROMISE
Make a promise to stay in the picture for your family and friends. Get screened today.

CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE
The seven California Susan G Komen® affiliates created a movement to help empower African American women to be proactive about their breast health.

RESOURCES
Get connected to our powerful network of community-based support and services for breast health. You are not alone!