Remembering Elizabeth Edwards

Komen honors the woman whose courageous battle sparked a nationwide discussion on cancer.


Susan G. Komen for the Cure expresses condolences to the family and associates of our long-time friend and ally Elizabeth Edwards, who passed away December 7, 2010 following her long battle with breast cancer. 


Her passing reminds us that while we have come a long way in our fight to discover and deliver the cures to cancer, we still have a long way to go, especially in the case of metastatic disease.
 
"Elizabeth Edwards was an inspiration to countless women, through her willingness to publicly share her battle with breast cancer, and in her service to end disparities and fight for quality health care for all," said Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, Founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. "Her strength and perseverance were an inspiration to us all. While she will be missed, her spirit lives on in the fight to find the cures for cancer.
 
The thoughts of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate family, as well as the entire Susan G. Komen for the Cure family of survivors and advocates are with Ms. Edward's family as they mourn her passing. We will continue to draw upon her legacy of courage, dignity, awareness and determination as we forge ahead in the quest to create a world without breast cancer.