Susan G. Komen Orange County

This account is moving! At Susan G. Komen, we believe we are stronger together. That’s why we’ve decided to consolidate our social accounts. Follow Susan G. Komen on Facebook for stories of inspiration, breast cancer news, educational content and more! TYSM for following

Breast cancer survivor Jackie Miller said it best. Thank you for all you do to further our mission. We’re forever grateful. Together, we will find the cures for breast cancer <3

FYI our staff will be offline Wednesday 11/25 through Friday 11/27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. For support email us at [email protected]

Merry #Christmas from our family to yours

Thank you @jnhlifestyles for your support of Komen OC and IE. We are sincerely grateful for your contributions and compassionate commitment towards saving lives in our community. On behalf of the Susan G. Komen and the women and men we serve, we are forever grateful. @SGKIE

This is the moment to make an impact in the fight against #breastcancer. Unite this #GivingTuesday and help us end this terrible disease. https://bit.ly/3m8k9CW

We’re uniting as One Komen! Some exciting changes are coming, but don’t worry, our mission is as clear as ever. We’re doing everything we can to beat #breastcancer. Learn more about how Komen Orange County is leading the charge in the West Region! https://bit.ly/2K79Lxb

#GivingTuesday is December 1. Unite with our community on this global day of generosity and support Susan G. Komen. With your help, we can fund lifesaving research and provide ongoing support and critical assistance to people with breast cancer and their families.

FYI our staff will be offline Friday 11/13 in honor of Veterans Day. For support email us at [email protected]

Are you or someone you know in need of a wig, while undergoing cancer treatment? Please reach out to Komen Orange County [email protected] by Friday, Nov 20th to secure your wig before the end of the year. *KomenOC’s wig salon will be temporally closed after Nov 20th and will resume services in early 2021 with the help of @cancerkinship

Today we are thankful for all of the researchers, scientists, advocates, and supporters who are working to create a world in which no one loses a loved one to breast cancer. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all of your families! What are you thankful for? Tell us in the comments below.

Thank you to all of the women and men who have dedicated their lives to protecting this country. We honor your service, heroism and sacrifice today and every day. #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2020 #ThankYou

As we enter the home stretch of 2020, we are sending our love and thoughts to those immunocompromised individuals who may not be able to be with their family or friends this holiday season due to the pandemic. For those of you looking to offer more support to your loved ones during this difficult time, you can lean on Sharael for some quality tips. Call or text to show you care Drop off or mail a cute hat or scarf to cover baldness Create a Meal Train to have meals deli...vered from friends Send a card or flowers Go for a virtual walk together See more

For cancer patients wondering whether they should get a flu shot this year as the COVID-19 crisis continues, the answer from the medical community is a resounding yes. Learn more from @cityofhopeoc experts on our blog! https://komenoc.org/flu-shot/ #Sponsored

Komen OC board member, MORE THAN PINK Walk Chair, long-time supporter and 15 year breast cancer survivor, Rebecca Hultquist, sat down with E! News to share her advice for those recently diagnosed with breast cancer. If you need a pick me up today, a reminder that your fight is NOT over, or know a friend that could benefit from this read, be sure to head over to the link to hear from Rebecca. https://eonli.ne/3oU5Jbw

The holidays can be a particularly challenging time for those battling breast cancer. One way to show your loved one you care is to play an active role their support system. Offer to help with holiday shopping, cooking, cleaning or simply be there to listen. Thanks to Angelique and Jeff for sharing their tips!

Today's the last day to #WalkWhereYouAreOC and fundraise for the virtual OC MORE THAN PINK Walk! Thank you so much to the SoCal community for lacing up and walking over 24 million steps and raising nearly $450,000 (and counting!) this year in honor of the fight against #breastcancer. We look forward to announcing our top fundraisers and celebrating our achievements at the upcoming VIRTUAL WALK WRAP PARTY on November 17. Be sure to RSVP via http://ow.ly/7AwE50C6G4p!

Join our friends at Hoag on Nov. 9 for a FREE online panel on the latest in metastatic breast cancer treatments & symptom management followed by a Q & A. The event will conclude with a special mediation for the #metastaticbreastcancer thriver. http://ow.ly/WByS50C6FAc

Special shout out to our very own #boardmember Dr. January Lopez (Radiologist and Director of Breast Imaging for Hoag Breast Center) who was selected as a Los Angeles Chargers Community Hometown Hero this week! Dr. Lopez is a true champion of women and men who have been impacted by #breastcancer and we couldn't be more proud! Way to go!

PINK OR TREAT! Our friends at JNH Lifestyles are positively pink this month for #breastcancerawarenessmonth and will be making a donation to Komen OC for every infrared sauna sold this month. Learn more via jnhlifestyles.com/sale.

Our friends at HAIRtamin are donating $5 of every MOM prenatal, postnatal, and hair nutrition purchase to Susan G. Komen Orange County. Get yours while supplies last in honor of #breastcancerawarenessmonth!

Sending love to our community as the #SilveradoFire and #BlueRidgeFire burn through the hillsides. For the latest updates, call the Orange County Fire Authority at 714.573.6210. Special thank you to all firefighters working hard to protect our neighborhoods.

If you or a loved one needs information about breast health or breast cancer, call our breast care helpline to speak with a trained specialist or oncology social worker at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or email at [email protected]. Learn more at http://ow.ly/HrvL50C2gL4