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Summary

This project funds medical research working towards finding a cure for breast cancer as well as serving women in need of monetary aid for breast exams, mammograms, and breast cancer treatment.

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

Breast cancer is the leading cancer among American women and is 2nd only to lung cancer in cancer deaths. Until researchers find the causes and the cures, education about early detection and proper treatment is our best defense against the disease. Early detection has been shown to reduce breast cancer deaths by up to 40%. We work to ensure that all women and men – whatever the geographic, cultural cultural or economic barriers – have access to life-saving services.

Activities

Our National organization projects that it will invest more than $2 Billion in research and treatment over the next decade. Invest more than $1 billion in education and community health groups to ensure quality care for all.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $2,960
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $72,040
Total Funding Goal: $75,000

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Together these programs provide nearly $1.2 Million to local activities to address the devastation of breast cancer. These programs all work towards finding a cure to breast cancer.

Project Message

“Komen saved my life. I was scared and alone, not exactly sure where to start, literally, to fight for my life…I am forever thankful to Komen for connecting me to lifesaving resources."
- Heather Krom, 29 year old Breast Cancer Survivor

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Amy Dunn
Development Assistant
1400 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 430
Portland, Oregon 97201
United States
(503) 552-9160
Email:

Project Sponsor

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Organization

Susan G Komen for the Cure
1400 SW 5th Ave Suite 530
Portland, Oregon 97201
United States
(503) 552-9160
http://www.komenoregon.org

Learn more about Susan G Komen for the Cure and the project team.

Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in United StatesUnited States and can also be found under HealthHealth.

For more information about United States, read the Human Development Report on United States or the Wikipedia entry for United States.

When this Project was Updated

Last Updated

This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 13, 2009

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