Advocacy/Public Policy
The Komen for the Cure has a long and rich history in public policy advocacy that spans more than 20 years. In order to achieve our mission of eradicating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment, the Komen for the Cure believes that scientific progress must be complemented by sound public policy. In this regard, the Komen for the Cure works to influence public policy-makers at the federal, state and local levels to increase public investment in quality breast health and breast cancer care.
As part of our advocacy efforts, we have established Komen Champions for the Cure™, a structured grassroots program designed to educate Congress, the President and other policy-makers about breast cancer through community involvement.
Komen Champions for the Cure™ was inspired by the tens of thousands of Komen volunteers across the country (more than 100 Affiliates in 47 states) working in their local communities with policy-makers and other community leaders, and with their state health departments. We recognized that the first-hand experience of the Komen Affiliate Network was an important perspective to provide to policy-makers about local needs that impact real people.
An important component of Komen Champions for the Cure™ is our new interactive Web site, ActNowEndBreastCancer.org. This virtual advocacy forum offers every American the opportunity to influence the federal government on crucial breast cancer issues by contacting their Members of Congress. Anyone can take action and become a Komen eChampion. United, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
Click here to take action and become an eChampion for the Cure.
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