Susan G. Komen Story Started in Illinois

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As we near October and breast cancer awareness month many will begin to hear about Susan G. Komen. Her name is tied to a foundation that has raised millions of dollars for breast cancer research and Gail Young – the Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen central Illinois chapter says that Susan’s story started in Illinois.

Young says Komen is now international with research being done around the world and fundraising walks in Italy and other counties.

***Courtesy of farmweeknow.com***

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