Why Komen?

How do we boil this down to just one post? Here are some of the highlights in addition to our industry leading approach in fighting breast cancer on all fronts (Education, Awareness, Screenings, Treatment, Advocacy & Research):

About Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit outside of the federal government while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $920 million in research and provided more than $2 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs serving millions of people in more than 30 countries worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at ww5.komen.org/social.

About Susan G. Komen® Greater Kansas City
Susan G. Komen® Greater Kansas City is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community. Through events like the Komen Kansas City Race for the Cure®, Rock the Ribbon and the Pink Promise Conference, Komen KC has invested more than $20 million in community breast health programs throughout 17 Kansas and Missouri counties and has helped contribute to the more than $920 million invested globally in research. Visit komenkansascity.org or call 816.842.0410. Connect with us on social media including the following sites:

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FOLLOW THE FUNDS FRIDAY: Your Gifts in Action – Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center

2013 Komen Kansas City Grantee Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center has a program titled The Breast Health Program.

The Breast Health Program works to provide education, screening and case management services to uninsured and underinsured women in Jackson County. Through community outreach events, this program will provide breast self-awareness education, clinical breast exams, mammography screenings and diagnostic services. The Breast Care Coordinator provides women with case management through the health care system, following patients through the continuum of care as needed. 

Komen Kansas City granted $136,000  to Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. SURHC provides outreach, education, and case management for the underserved population in the community. This year, SURHC has provided 200 stationary mammograms, 50 diagnostic mammograms, 50 ultrasounds, and over 1,500 women with information regarding breast health services and self-awareness.

SURHC detected 11 cases of breast cancer this year using Komen Kansas City funding!

One of these survivors was “GV” (not her real name), a 37-year-old woman who felt a lump in her left breast during a self-exam. She was given a mammogram and left breast ultrasound and the radiologist recommended a biopsy. She had breast cancer.

One week later GV went in for treatment planning and an MRI that revealed a mass on the right breast as well. In December, GV had a double mastectomy. She has recently returned to SURHC to thank Renee Jeria, Lead Mammography Technician, and the Health Center for saving her life.

Early detection is key when it comes to breast cancer diagnoses. SURHC uses Komen Kansas City funding to provide this service to many community members who cannot afford life-saving services on their own.

For more information on all of our current grantees please visit our Website at: http://bit.ly/kkc-grantees.

For more information on contributions to support grants like these please visit our Website at: http://bit.ly/KomenKCDonate.