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Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is an organization that helps people who are sick with something called breast cancer. Breast cancer is something that can happen to people who have breast tissue (which is usually women, but sometimes men too).

1. What does Susan G. Komen for the Cure do?

Susan G. Komen for the Cure helps people who have breast cancer in many ways. They help them by giving them information about breast cancer and how to take care of themselves. They also help them by providing money to doctors and scientists who are trying to find a cure for breast cancer.

2. What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer is a kind of illness that affects the breast (which is part of a woman’s body). There are lots of different kinds of breast cancer, but they all happen when the cells in the breast start growing in a way that’s not normal. This can cause a lump or bump in the breast, and it can make the breast feel different than it usually does.

3. Why is Susan G. Komen for the Cure important?

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is important because breast cancer is a very serious illness. It can make people feel sick and tired, and it can even make them die. Susan G. Komen for the Cure helps people who have breast cancer feel better and helps scientists find a cure so that nobody has to get sick from breast cancer again.

4. How can we help?

There are lots of ways that people can help Susan G. Komen for the Cure. We can donate money to the organization to help them keep helping people who have breast cancer. We can also talk to our friends and family about breast cancer and how we can take care of our bodies to lower our chances of getting it. Even small things like wearing pink (which is the color that Susan G. Komen for the Cure uses to raise awareness about breast cancer) can help spread the word and raise awareness.