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Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
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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!
Current Grant Recipients
This year, Komen Charlotte is funding more than $1.24 million in local projects!
These organizations, chosen by our independent Grant Review Panel, were selected as those that will have the greatest impact in serving uninsured or underinsured women in our service area. Many of these organizations have been receiving Komen funding for multiple years. This information has been provided to help demonstrate the long-lasting relationships that exist within our community.
Please note that Susan G. Komen for the Cure is not a direct service provider.
Mecklenburg County Health Department
Person-to-Person
14 year recipient
To provide culturally sensitive breast health education, screening mammograms and diagnostic procedures to low-income minority women in Mecklenburg County by collaborating with community groups and local agencies.
www.charmeck.org/departments/health+department
Carolinas Rehabilitation - Main
ACT-UP
13 year Recipient
To provide treatment and compression bandages and garments for women and/or men with lymphedema who are otherwise unable to afford them. The use of compression bandages and sleeves is crucial to the long term management of lymphedema. ACT-UP is a program offered by the Comprehensive Lymphedema Management Program at Carolinas Rehabilitation - Main.
www.carolinashealthcare.org/services/rehab
Presbyterian Cancer center
Screening, diagnostics, genetic testing, & breast health outreach
13 year recipient
To provide screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, and ultrasound-guided breast biopsies to medically underserved women, particularly minorities. Also provide genetic testing and counseling for one uninsured woman. All women identified in this project will receive culturally-appropriate breast health education using Komen materials. An interpreter will be provided as needed.
Sisters' Network
R.O.S.E. Project (Reaching Our Sisters through Education)
12 YEAR RECIPIENT
To promote breast health initiatives for African American and underserved women in the Greater Charlotte Metropolitan region, particularly between the ages of 15-55. Utilizes education and volunteerism by African American breast cancer survivors to address and eliminate the racial and ethnic disparities related to a diagnosis of breast cancer in the African American community. Project consists of the Pink Ribbon door-to-door campaign/health fair, which targets an underserved community and Community Education & Youth Initiative.
Cabarrus Health Alliance
Breast Health Outreach & Advocacy
11 YEAR RECIPIENT
Supports outreach, advocacy, education, and screening services for all women in Cabarrus County with special emphasis on low income and minority women (African American and Latino). Project includes continued support for part-time outreach coordinator to build community collaboration for breast health outreach, education, advocacy, services navigation and administrative support of Sisters In Partnership.
Carolinas Medical Center - NorthEast
Breast Health Program
11 YEAR RECIPIENT
This grant provide mammograms, digital diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and core and stereotactic biopsies, and lymphedema services to uninsured and underinsured women.
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region
hospice & palliative care to patients with breast cancer
10 YEAR RECIPIENT
The grant will fund services for indigent breast cancer patients, underinsured breast cancer patients, and unreimbursed care for all breast cancer patients from our five regional offices in seven counties; Cabarrus, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, and Union.
Caromont Cancer Center AT Gaston Memorial Hospital
No Woman Left BehinD
9 year RECIPIENT
Project fills the access gaps in cancer screening, follow up services, quality care management, and breast health outreach education. Three main goals: (1) to provide comprehensive breast health care for the underserved / minority women who do not qualify for other means of assistance through free mammography screening and diagnostic follow up (2) to provide individualized patient navigation to all women and men at high risk for, being diagnosed with, receiving treatment for, or in recovery from breast cancer (3) to provide education and outreach activities in our community to support the early detection of breast cancer.
Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest Council
Scouting for the Cure
9 YEAR RECIPIENT
To create and promote Breast Cancer education and awareness in girls ages 5-17 and their families, troop leaders and mentors in an active, educational and non-threatening manner. In 2011, Scouting for the Cure events will serve 2,000 girls and adults, with a special emphasis on girls taking part in our outreach initiative – focusing on increasing participation among girls living in at-risk environments, rural communities and underserved or emerging populations.
Union County Health Department
About Breast Cancer (ABC) Project
9 YEAR RECIPIENT
To provide screening mammograms, as well as a limited number of diagnostic tests, for health department patients through the grant. Focus on breast health education for African American and Hispanic women. Education and assistance is available to all women residing in Union County by means of community-based education through church, civic, or workplace groups. Will also host “Living Room Chats” for Hispanic population.
Charlotte Community Health Clinic
Women’s Clinic
8 YEAR RECIPIENT
To provide screening mammography, clinical breast exams and breast healthcare education at the Health Clinic; this is ideally located for the targeted populations of African American and Latino women in Eastway Shopping Center. Patients are low income, uninsured working people who benefit from our preventative programs and primary care.
www.charlottecommunityhealthclinic.org
CW Williams Community Health Clinic
Mammography Program for the Uninsured
8 YEAR RECIPIENT
To continue to provide education, breast screening exams and diagnostic exams, and biopsies to uninsured patients at CW Williams. Conduct outreach to the women 40 and older to promote yearly mammography.
Stanly Regional Medical Center
C.U.R.E. (Caring, Understanding, Reaching out, Educating)
8 YEAR RECIPIENT
Program offering education, screening and treatment to uninsured women in Stanly County. In collaboration with the Stanly County Health Department and Community Care Clinic, reach out to all women in Stanly County through educational presentations to businesses, organizations and community groups. During October and May, additional marketing to increase awareness of Project CURE through newspaper articles and flyers in physician offices. Panel cards distributed to women throughout the county with info about Project CURE and self breast exams all year.
Presbyterian Rehab
Lymphedema Program and Healthy Living Education
7 year RECIPIENT
Provide supplies for lymphedema treatment to uninsured or undersinsured patients, and support quarterly “Lymphedema Risk Reduction” education class facilitated by Nurse Navigator and Lymphedema therapist. Healthy Living program will provide a monthly educational opportunity for breast cancer survivors who live in rural communities to learn about follow-up care, physical activity, nutrition, and complementary therapies.
Rowan County Health Department
Breast Health Screening Services
7 YEAR RECIPIENT
To provide screening mammograms and diagnostic services for
provided to women who are receiving physical exams through Breast & Cervical Cancer Control program (BCCCP) as well as other health department programs.
Cancer Services of Gaston County
Project Pink
6 year RECIPIENT
Promotes education and awareness of breast cancer and reduces the cost and burden of treatment for uninsured or underinsured breast cancer patients in Gaston and Lincoln counties. Targets mass population as well as specific underserved groups to address significant needs in education and treatment of breast cancer. Provides education programs to 9th grade students in Gaston County Schools. Provides minority churches and community groups with education programs, including Pink Sunday in the month of April. Provides aid to underinsured or uninsured breast cancer patients through assistance with breast cancer-related prescriptions and necessary non-prescription medical items.
Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Cancer Support Center
6 year RECIPIENT
To reduce financial burden on women diagnosed with and receiving treatment for breast cancer. Assistance to be used for prescription and non-prescription medical expenses.
Lincoln County Health Department
Pink with a Purpose
5 YEAR RECIPIENT
To provide screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women. Special effort will be made to serve African American and Latino women who are not eligible for BCCCP services.
http://www.co.lincoln.nc.us/index.aspx?nid=117
Chestnut Grove Community Center
Healing Our Community Annual NAACP Health Fair
4 YEAR RECIPIENT
To schedule underserved and/or disadvantaged women for mammograms at Statesville branch NAACP health fair on October 1, 2011. Local churches, hospitals, doctors’ offices and volunteers will help educate and recruit women to have mammograms. One hundred underserved and/or disadvantaged women in the community who do not qualify for other means of assistance, particularly minority women in Iredell County, will have mammograms.
Kannapolis Church of God
Community Outreach Project To increase Breast Health
2 YEAR RECIPIENT
Outreach in Rowan County by providing screening and diagnostic mammograms and ultrasounds to Komen eligible uninsured and underinsured Rowan County women. Will partner with Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast to provide these services.
Carolinas Medical Center - Union
Pink Resources for CMC-Union
FIRST YEAR RECIPIENT
Program will provide lymphedema supplies and support for breast cancer patients with lymphedema, and will develop an educational notebook to provide breast information and resources individualized to the patient’s continuum of treatment.
Presbyterian Huntersville 1
FIRST YEAR RECIPIENT
To partner with free clinics, community agencies and churches to provide screening and culturally appropriate education to 100 uninsured women, 75% of whom will be minority women, largely from the Hispanic population. Will also provide 10 diagnostic mammograms to women called back from screenings or who present with a lump or breast problem and 2 ultra-sound guided biopsies.
Presbyterian Matthews 1
Mecklenburg/Union Screening & Diagnostic Project
FIRST YEAR RECIPIENT
To provide screening mammograms, diagnostics and ultrasound-guided biopsies to poor, uninsured women in the greater Matthews area including Mecklenburg and Union counties. Will include breast health education for the women in the screening program using Komen materials. Will partner with the Matthews Free Clinic, the Matthews Help Center, the Union County Health Department and various churches to refer women into this program.
http://www.presbyterian.org/site/locations/presbyterian_hospital_matthews/#tabsState=overview_tab
Stanly Regional Medical Center – Edema Management Center 1
Project Lymph-E.D.E.M.A. (Education, Detection, Evaluation, Management,Awareness)
FIRST YEAR RECIPIENT
To ensure that patients with breast cancer related lymphedema are aware that treatment is available and will not be excluded from treatment because of an inability to afford the compression products necessary for treatment. Educational activities include lecture series given by certified lymphedema therapist, distribution of written literature to the community, and one-on-one instruction with patients. Through this grant compression products that are not covered by insurances will be provided to the patient at no cost.
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