National Spotlight
Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
Major step in personalized treatment — Thanks to a 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, scientists identified a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients.
Funding Priorities
A minimum of 25 percent of the net income from each domestic Affiliate Race supports the national Komen for the Cure Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific conferences around the world.
Up to 75 percent of the net income from each domestic Affiliate Race stays in the local community to fund breast health education, breast cancer screening and treatment projects.
Brief Summary of Priorities
The NC Triangle Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicated to the promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. In 2008, the Affiliate invested about $1.3 million in research, education, screening, treatment and post-diagnosis programs.
Affiliate Community Health Grants are awarded annually for programs that focus on one or more of the following:
- Breast Health and/or Breast Cancer Education
- Support Programs
- Screening and/or Treatment Programs
- Post-diagnosis Programs
The Community Profile is a needs assessment document that provides an overview of Komen’s grant-making priorities and the breast health needs in our service area. Please familiarize yourself with this document before developing your applications.
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