ROANOKE, Va. – This is breast cancer awareness month and Susan G. Komen Virginia Blue Ridge is holding its annual Pink Promise Luncheon. Usually hundreds of people gather in person for a luncheon and powerful program about breast cancer survivors and fighters. “I’m a 20-year breast cancer survivor this year. Also speaking is Roanoke Valley survivor Kristie Buchanan who credits Komen for saving her life. Because it’s virtual, you can watch the entire program on facebook Tuesday afternoon after the event happens.

ROANOKE, Va. - The annual Susan G. Komen Pink Promise luncheon was held at the Hotel Roanoke Tuesday. Breast cancer survivors are the largest group of cancer survivors in the U.S. at 3.8 million people, and this event helps celebrate their stories. The 43-year-old mother of five was diagnosed with stage 3 and then stage 4 breast cancer. "Speaking at this event is because of that promise, my promise was to do everything in power to make sure my children were never walk in my shoes to make sure my children don't face breast cancer," said Fink. By 2026, Komen's goal is to reduce breast cancer deaths by 50%.