1. Nancy Goodman Brinker was born on December 6,1946 and is an American philanthropist, author, and former diplomat, best known for her contributions to breast cancer awareness and research.
17 Facts About Nancy Brinker
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Nancy Brinker founded the Promise Fund and Susan G Komen for the Cure.
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Nancy Brinker's father was a commercial real-estate developer, and her mother was a housewife.
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In 1982, following the death of her sister Susan G Komen from breast cancer, Brinker founded Susan G Komen for the Cure.
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On December 2,2009, Brinker was appointed CEO, a position in which she served in until June 17,2013, when Judith A Salerno succeeded her.
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Nancy Brinker is currently serving as the World Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control.
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Nancy Brinker was appointed by WHO Director-General Margaret Chan on May 26,2009.
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Nancy Brinker advocated for strengthening global action for cancer prevention and control in the context of the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases endorsed by the World Health Assembly in May 2008.
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Nancy Brinker's message emphasized the need for low and middle-income countries to strengthen comprehensive and evidence-based cancer control policies and programs.
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On October 7,2008, Nancy Brinker hosted a symposium on "Breast Cancer Global Awareness" at the Blair House where First Lady Laura Bush attended.
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Nancy Brinker served as United States Ambassador to Hungary from September 2001 to 2003.
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Nancy Brinker held the first conference on the trafficking and exploitation of workers that health ministers from the neighboring Balkan States attended.
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Nancy Brinker testified before the United States Democratic Policy Committee's Congressional Breast Cancer Forum and participated in the International Women's Forum.
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On February 13,1981, Nancy Goodman married Norman E Brinker, founder of Brinker International, which provided access to capital and influence and enabled her role in public service.
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Norman Nancy Brinker provided funds and methodology for building the Komen foundation.
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In 2016, Nancy Brinker was named Global Advisor to HOLOGIC Inc.
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Nancy Brinker serves on the advisory board of the Harvey Milk Foundation.