July 12-13, 2025, in Indianapolis
Introducing All-Star Cure
Join us either July 12 or 13 for a historic breast tissue collection event in partnership with the WNBA All-Star Host Committee, where science meets sport and community powers the cure. Fueled by the success of Indy’s Super Cure more than 13 years ago, the Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (Komen Tissue Bank or KTB) is partnering with the WNBA All-Star Host Committee to host a two-day breast tissue collection event to put breast cancer research on a fast break.
Established in 2007, the Komen Tissue Bank addresses the need for researchers to understand early tissue changes and factors that may lead to breast cancer. It is the world’s only tissue bank that collects and stores healthy breast tissue.
“I'm incredibly proud that we're using the global platform of WNBA All-Star to shine a powerful light on the critical need for healthy breast tissue donations, which can be a game changer for cancer research and lead to better outcomes.”
Tamika Catchings -- a WNBA superstar and co-chair of the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee and past tissue bank donor
About the event
Thirteen years ago, the Komen Tissue Bank partnered with the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee to conduct Indy’s Super Cure, a legacy project of the Super Bowl. The event was a success; 665 women donated tissue, and $1 million was raised for the Komen Tissue Bank. Indy’s Super Cure put the KTB on the map, enabling it to collect tissue from more than 5,000 people since its inception.
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Today, by partnering with a movement at the forefront of women’s athletic empowerment —women’s basketball — the Komen Tissue Bank’s goal is to further accelerate the race for a cure. Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in their lifetime, and women who travel to Indianapolis on July 12 or 13 can physically participate in making a difference for future generations through their participation in life-saving science.
Help us reach our goals
Click the appropriate button below to participate as a tissue donor or event volunteer
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Who Should Donate?
For All-Star Cure, we are especially encouraging healthy breast tissue donors who are:
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Under 40 (of any race or ethnicity), and/or
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Members of minoritized cultural, ethnic, or racial groups (Black, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, etc.)
What about volunteering?
Anyone over the age of 18 is encouraged to volunteer. Up to 800 volunteers are needed for this event, and roles are available for those with and without experience in the medical field. Volunteer shifts are 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on each of the two days, for a total of four volunteer shifts. You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift.
Please access our event fliers for sharing or additional information:
Minority Recruitment Booklets:
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