Walgreens, Susan G. Komen Chicago team on Rewards for Mammograms effort

CHICAGO — As Susan G. Komen Chicago works toward its goal of cutting the number of breast cancer deaths in half by 2026, the organization has kicked off a collaboration with Walgreens to encourage mammograms. The organization and the retailer, alongside major Chicago-area healthcare providers, are collaborating on Rewards for Mammograms program to encourage 100,000 people to get mammograms by the end of October.

Through the program, a mammogram at a participating healthcare facility will give patients the opportunity to be rewarded with 1,000 Balance Rewards points, and Walgreens will donate $1, up to $30,000, to Susan G. Komen Chicago for each voucher redeemed in-store through October 31.

“Susan G. Komen Chicago is excited to launch this ambitious initiative as we continue to drive awareness of the importance of mammography,” Susan G. Komen Chicago executive director Bonnie Gordon said. “With Rewards For Mammograms, we want Chicagoland women to know getting a mammogram is easy, but more importantly, it is vital as early detection is key in the fight to reduce breast cancer deaths in Chicago and the U.S.”

Between now and October 31, patients can make an appointment with participating facilities — listed here — and complete the appointment to receive a Walgreens Balance Rewards Voucher that can be redeemed for 1,000 Balance Rewards points at checkout.

“We’re proud to be a part of the Rewards For Mammograms program, and to have the opportunity to collaborate with Komen Chicago as it focuses on an aggressive goal to reduce breast cancer deaths in the community,” Walgreens senior director of oncology disease state Matt Farber said. “Walgreens has long been committed to the cancer community, helping patients get access to medications, connect with valuable educational resources and manage prescription therapies — supporting them throughout their journey from screening and diagnosis to treatment and into survivorship.”

Congresswoman Robin Kelly, D-Ill., added, “Mammograms and early detection are our greatest weapons in the fight against breast cancer. This remarkable program will help save lives by making mammograms accessible to all, especially those who have been historically medically underserved.”