Komen for the Cure

Introduction

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation is a very successful organization that raises funds for projects related to breast cancer research.The foundation is divided into two main categories. These are:

• The National Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation is devoted to breast cancer research. As stated in the organiation's mission statement, "...The mission of this organization is to save lives and to end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cures.” The National Funds are used only for research projects.
• There are approximately 125 local Komen affiliates throughout the US. Each of these local organizations holds fund raising activities such as the Race for the Cure. Of the money they raise, 75 percent stays within the community to be used as the group wishes to fund local programs. This money is not, however, used for research.

The remaining money that stays in the community to be used as the group wishes to use it to fund local programs. This money is not, however, used for research.

A frequently asked question about the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation is, “Does this foundation make grants to support patient needs?" The answers to this question are “NO” and “YES.”

NO: The National Organization only supports research devoted to finding a cure for breast cancer. The National Organization is not involved in lymphedema research or treatment; however, they are aware of needs and the foundation is organized to provide help locally where needed.

YES: The local Komen affiliates, have as their goals to make grants to work effectively to meet local needs without duplicating the efforts of already existing activities. An affiliate chapter can fund lymphedema related programs if this is one of their priorities; however, the lymphedema must be related to breast cancer.

Contact Your Local Affiliate

• Go to the Komen website (www.Komen.org).
• Look in the upper right area for the heading Affiliates. Click on this.
• When the next page comes up, again click on the heading Affiliates. This will take you to a way to locate the affiliate group nearest you. The group information includes an e-mail address.
• Contact you local group and ask for information about lymphedema related grants that may be in place. If there are none, you might ask how you can go about submitting a request for a grant.

Post Script

The CancerCare organization is another source of limited financial help for lymphedema treatment.

© LymphNotes.com 2010. This information does not replace the advice of a qualified health care professional.

Contact Your Local Affiliate

Go to the Komen website (www.Komen.org).

Look in the upper right area for the heading Affiliates. Click on this.

When the next page comes up, again click on the heading affiliates. This will take you to a way to locate the affiliate group nearest you. The group information includes an e-mail address.

Contact you local group and ask for information about lymphedema related grants that may be in place. If there are none, you might ask how you can go about submitting a request for a grant.

Contact Your Local Affiliate

Go to the Komen website (www.Komen.org).

Look in the upper right area for the heading Affiliates. Click on this.

When the next page comes up, again click on the heading affiliates. This will take you to a way to locate the affiliate group nearest you. The group information includes an e-mail address.

Post Script

The CancerCare organization is another source of limited financial help for lymphedema treatment.

© LymphNotes.com 2010. This information does not replace the advice of a qualified health care professional.

Contact you local group and ask for information about lymphedema related grants that may be in place. If there are none, you might ask how you can go about submitting a request for a grant.

Post Script

The CancerCare organization is another source of limited financial help for lymphedema treatment.

© LymphNotes.com 2010. This information does not replace the advice of a qualified health care professional.

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Category: Living With Lymphedema Updated: 2010-04-04