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GRANT HISTORY IN COLORADO SPRINGS
In 1982, Nancy Brinker made a promise to her sister Suzy. She vowed to find a cure for breast cancer, the disease that took Suzy’s life. That promise, 25 years ago, marked the birth of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, a nonprofit organization that has been credited with transforming the way breast cancer is treated, turning millions of patients into survivors.
Since 1995 the Colorado Springs Affiliate has awarded over $3.3 million in grants to breast cancer projects in El Paso, Pueblo, and Teller counties. An additional $1 million has been donated to Komen National to support scientific research to discover a cure for breast cancer. Funds are raised through private donations by sponsors and individuals who participate in the annual Race for the Cure®. 75% of the proceeds remain in the community to support local breast health projects.
Local grants are awarded annually to non-profit organizations that further the Komen mission to save lives and end breast cancer by empowering people to follow steps to early detection. A volunteer panel of local community leaders makes funding decisions. The selected projects address prioritized needs in the community, emphasizing service to uninsured/underserved populations.
Komen’s promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find a cure.
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