Funding Priorities

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.

Brief Summary of Priorities

1. ACCESS TO BREAST SCREENING
There is a continued need to provide free and low-cost breast screening options for women in our community.  We need to continue to educate primary health care providers and women about our Missouri and Kansas Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Early Detection programs (“Show Me Healthy Women” and “Early Detection Works”) so that women can get the care they need.  We also need to find more ways to ensure it is convenient for all women in the community to get screened.

2. BREAST HEALTH EDUCATION
Women and Men in our community are still not aware of their personal risk for breast cancer.  Through continued outreach and partnering with primary care providers, community-based organizations and corporations, we can make a difference.

3. DISPARITIES IN CARE AND BREAST HEALTH SERVICES
Cultural, language and breast health barriers still exist in our community.  African-American women have the highest breast cancer mortality of any ethnic group in the United States.  Hispanic/Latina women do not get annual mammograms at the rate they should.  Partnering with community-based breast health organizations to reduce these barriers is imperative.
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Community Profile for Download

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.