Spartans for the Cure is a Michigan State University (MSU) student volunteer group founded in partnership with the Mid-Michigan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure^®.  The mission of Spartans for the Cure is to spread breast cancer awareness throughout MSU’s campus and the community. The organization utilizes its strong student base to mobilize advocates in the fight against breast cancer; these students engage in community outreach activities, breast health education initiatives, fundraising activities and general Affiliate volunteer support.

MSU students and Komen volunteers, Alex Shesterkin and Julie Barrons Co- founded the organization in 2010, and now lead the organization as President and Vice-President respectively. An executive board of students was chosen in the fall of 2010, and the first general meeting was held that September. The development of the organization has been incredible.  In the groups first year they engaged over 70 students, created an executive board, established a mission, by-laws and a sustainability plan to ensure that the group continues long after the founding leadership graduates.  In addition to building a foundation for a successful and sustainable student organization, in its first year, Spartans for the Cure worked hard to raise over $24,000 for the Mid-Michigan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure^®. 

The success of Spartans for the Cure is a testament to the commitment, hard work and passion of these young adults.  They are a wonderful representation of Michigan State University and great ambassadors for Komen Mid-Michigan.  They should truly be commended for their commitment to Komen as well as to the greater Mid-Michigan community.  We cannot accurately portray how grateful we are to work with such incredible volunteers!