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 Komen Central Florida 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 Komen Central Florida stays in our local community to fund breast health education, breast cancer screening and treatment projects.
Brief Summary of Priorities
- Projects focusing on breast health education addressing breast self examination and importance of early detection among minority populations.
- Projects focusing on direct services for screening and diagnosis of women age 40-49.
Community Profile for Download
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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