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...
A brand to trust — We are honored that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ranked number one in a recent Harris Interactive poll as the most valued non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate money to. Additionally, Komen for the Cure ranked second on the 2010 list of the nation’s most trusted charities. Thank you to all who help us daily in the fight to end breast cancer!
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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