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A minimum of 25 percent of the net income from each domestic Affiliate Race supports the national Komen for the Cure Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific conferences around the world.
Up to 75 percent of the net income from each domestic Affiliate Race stays in the local community to fund breast health education, breast cancer screening and treatment projects.
Opportunities to improve breast cancer screening rates and decrease the breast cancer mortality rate in Alabama are many. The North Central Alabama Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure plays an important role in the provision of services tothe women most in need in Alabama. It is clear that the affiliate must continue taking an active role in the education of the community and must maintain open communication with healthcare providers regarding unmet needs in the community.Increased work in the public policy arena is also vital to the improvement of services and resources available to Alabama women. While the challenges are vast, the volunteers and supporters of Susan G. Komen for the Cure are committed to eliminating the barriers and obstacles that exist and to improving the breast health of Alabamians.
North Central Alabama Affiliate Priorities & Action Plan
Priority 1
Focus educational and outreach efforts on the importance of early detection, with particular attention to African American and rural communities.
Priority 2
Invest in community-based breast health organizations and partnerships that effectively address/remove cultural and language barriers for African American and Latina women seeking information on breast health services in our service area.
Priority 3
Increase the number of and access to breast health services and providers available in rural areas through funding, collaboration with other agencies/organizations and promotion of health-provider partnerships.
Review of the statistical and demographic data, along with the analysis of both the Key Informant Survey Results and the National Cancer Institute Cluster Map information, yielded the following priorities for North Central Alabama.
The Community Profile is a needs assessment document that provides an overview of Komen’s grant-making priorities and the breast health needs in our service area. Please familiarize yourself with this document before developing your applications.
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