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Komen CEO to Step Down After Seven Years of Leading Breast Cancer Organization, Search to Begin for Successor

by | Aug 21, 2025
Schneider will remain involved as honorary vice chair as the board launches a national search for her successor.
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Susan G. Komen to Host Fort Worth ‘More Than Pink’ Walk and Plano ‘Race for the Cure’ in October
by | Sep 9, 2024
Dallas-based Susan G. Komen said the "Dallas North Texas Race for the Cure" will take place in Plano on Saturday, Oct. 19, and the Fort Worth "More Than Pink" Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. Komen is the world’s leading breast cancer organization.
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Susan G. Komen Announces 4 New Members of Board of Directors

by | Mar 22, 2024
The Dallas-based organization said the appointments of Kim Blackwell, Elizabeth de-Saint Aignan, Charles Rockefeller, and Kathy Sutherland are "a significant milestone" in its continued commitment to advancing breast cancer research, awareness, and support.
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Report: Dallas-Based Gardenuity Cultivates $5.5M Seed Round, Sets Sights on $19B Wellness Market
by | Oct 17, 2023
Gardenuity—a high-tech gardening platform with a wellness mission—has harvested new capital to fuel growth, according to an Axios report. And its visibility is blooming nationwide thanks to recent inclusion in major media gift guides.
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Dallas-Based Susan G. Komen Launches National Breast Cancer Research Registry
by | Jul 13, 2023
Dallas-based Susan G. Komen—one of the world's leading nonprofits raising money for breast cancer research, awareness and community programs—has launched a cloud-based research platform specifically for breast cancer patients and survivors to share their personal health data with the organization. The data will be used to accelerate breast cancer research and help discover cures for breast cancer.
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The Last Word: Susan G. Komen’s Paula Schneider on Nearly $20M in 2023 Breast Cancer Research Grants
by | Jun 28, 2023
Dallas-based Susan G. Komen said the $19.3 million in grants will support its mission to end breast cancer through funding two focus areas: advancing precision medicine and eliminating disparities in breast cancer outcomes, while continuing the organization's commitment to supporting the next generation of diverse leaders in breast cancer research.
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Noted Dallas Researcher, Physician Named as Susan G. Komen Research Scholar

by | May 5, 2023
Carlos L. Arteaga, M.D., is director of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and associate dean of oncology programs at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He is a professor of internal medicine and the Lisa K. Simmons Distinguished Chair in Comprehensive Oncology at UT Southwestern.
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DI People: American Airlines, Mizzen+Main, Appspace, Copart, Island, Clear Street, and More Make Leadership Moves
by | Apr 1, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from Recreational Realty, Island, The Food Hall Co., McKesson, TCU's Ralph Lowe Energy Institute, ClubCorp, Lone Star Analysis, Island, North Dallas Bank & Trust, Ranger Investment Management, Susan G. Komen, and Texas Security Bank.
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On Tap: TechWeek Dallas, Tiny House Jamboree, TREC Shark Tank
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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13-year-old CEO Lands Cozys in Walmart to Benefit Dallas-based Susan G. Komen
by | Aug 31, 2017
The retailer plans to stock more than 200,000 cozys. For each one sold, 35 cents will be donated to the breast cancer nonprofit.
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