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

Increase the rate of mammography screening for women of all ethnic backgrounds aged 40 and over who are uninsured or underinsured throughout the service area.

Educate women of all backgrounds about the risk factors for breast cancer, prevention, and reinforce the benefits of early detection through screening, as well as available resources.

Enrich the lives of breast cancer survivors by providing support services for survivors and their families/co-survivors

Community Profile for Download (Click Here)

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.