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By Janine Wolf Feb 3, 2021 I am sad to inform you that Komen Oregon & SW Washington will be closing it's doors at the end of March, 2021. The decision followed Komen's national leadership's decision to consolidate the 61 affiliates across the country and make all operational services centralized at headquarters in Dallas, Texas. From this point on, all services and programs to Oregon & SW Washington will be provided from the National team. Some good news is that Komen Oregon & SW Washington will keep donations collected here and provide $200,000 to local partner organizations to carry on the...

Oregon’s Susan G. Komen chapter shuts down; well-known breast-cancer nonprofit moves to national approach Updated Feb 03, 2021; Posted Feb 03, 2021 Every year Komen's Race for the Cure in Portland attracted tens of thousands of participants. (Stephanie Yao Long/The Oregonian)LC- The Oregonian Facebook Share The Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter of Susan G. Komen announced Wednesday it’s shutting down at the end of March. The Pacific Northwest affiliate dedicated to breast-cancer research and awareness has had passionate local backing for years. Its annual Race for the Cure fundrai...