The Susan G. Komen for the Cure^® Story

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.  In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched a global breast cancer movement.  Today Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cure.

The Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® — along with those who generously support us with their talent, time and resources — is working to better the lives of people facing breast cancer throughout our 24 county service area. Through events like the Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure, we will be distributing more than $778,269 in the 2009-2010 fiscal year toward our mission to save lives and end breast cancer forever.  Approximately $569,200 of the total monies raised will be used for local breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs for the underserved in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.  The remaining funds will be awarded to the National Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants program and be directed solely to fund research at the National level. 

Join us in our fight against breast cancer by calling
419-724-CURE (2873).

Our website is currently under construction and will be completely updated and function in June of 2009. Our office address has also changed.

If you need immediate attention, please contact us at:

Mailing Address:
3100 W. Central Ave. Suite 235
Toledo, OH 43606
Phone:  419-724-CURE (2873)
Fax: 419-724-2874

E-Mail: info@komennwohio.org

2009 NOMINATIONS

In Celebration of

Every year the Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure® pays special tribute to an individual who has survived breast cancer, and who serves as an inspiration to others. The “In Celebration of” tribute recognizes one breast cancer survivor for her/his determination and inspiration in our united battle against breast cancer. 

Recognition for the 2009 recipient will be given on the Race entry brochure, at the Komen Night with the Mud Hens, and at the Awards Ceremony on Race Day.

Nominations for 2009 will be accepted until April 30.

Download the "In Celebration of" nomination form here.

Please mail the completed form by April 30th to:
Komen Northwest Ohio Race Nominations
3100 W. Central Ave. Suite 235
Toledo, OH 43606

In Memory of

Every year the Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure® pays special tribute to an individual who after a courageous fight has lost her/ his life to breast cancer. The “ In Memory Of” tribute recognizes this individual for the inspiration she/he provides us in our united battle against breast cancer. 

Recognition for the 2009 recipient will be given on the Race entry brochure, and to the recipient’s family at the Komen Night with the Mud Hens, and at the Awards Ceremony on Race Day.

Nominations for 2009 will be accepted until April 30.

Download the "In Memory of" nomination form here.

Please mail the completed form by April 30th to:
Komen Northwest Ohio Race Nominations
3100 W. Central Ave. Suite 235
Toledo, OH 43606

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Grants: Komen Affiliate Grant Program

Affiliates of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation fund a variety of community-based breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects for the medically under-served. Up to 75 percent of an Affiliate’s net income stays in the local community to fund breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects. The remaining net income (a minimum of 25 percent) supports the Komen Foundation Award and Research Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world.

In order to ensure the funds make the greatest impact, Komen Affiliates work with local medical experts and community leaders to conduct comprehensive community needs assessments. These community profiles are then used to establish local grant application and review processes consistent with the Foundation's standards and mission. In 2008, Komen Affiliates granted more than $47 million to support more than 1,400 community-based education, screening and treatment programs.

Komen Northwest Ohio 2009-2010 Grantees

Allen County Health Department, BCCP Region 3
Women's Preventive Healthcare Project

Allen County Health Department

To provide breast screening and diagnostic services to 280 low-income women who reside in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert counties. ($41,261)

Flower Hospital, to launch a new program entitled “Breast Cancer Survivorship: Living Life After Treatment” directed to 210 survivors in Lucas County. ($39,512)

Fulton County Health Department, BCCP Region 4
A Woman First Region 4, Breast and Cervical Cancer Project

To provide breast cancer screening and diagnostic services to 1,767 low-income women who reside in Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Wood, Williams and Monroe, MI counties. ($100,000)

Mercy Health Partners, Metro Division

Mercy MAP (Mammography Assistance Program)

To provide breast cancer educational outreach, screening and diagnostic servi

ce for 700 women who reside in Lucas, Wood, Ottawa and Monroe, MI counties. ($66,251)

Mercy Memorial Hospital System
Put Yourself First Today!

To provide breast cancer education, screening and diagnostic services for 400 women who reside in Monroe, MI. ($47,861)

North Coast Cancer Foundation
Radiation Therapy Initiative

To provide radiation therapy for an estimated 50 underinsured patients. ($25,000)

PathStone (formerly Rural Opportunities)
Mujeres Encontra Del Cancer De Seno

To provide education, screening, transportation, translation and follow up for more than 1,000 farm workers in Defiance, Erie  Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Ottawa, Paulding , Putnam, Sandusky, Wood and Williams Counties.  ($55,550)

Putnam County Health Department
Putnam County Breast Health Project

To provide breast health education and breast cancer screening services for 65 women who reside in Putnam County. ($9,719)

Reeling & Healing, Inc.
Fly Fishing Retreats for Breast Cancer Survivors

To support a fly fishing retreat for breast cancer survivors focused on healing through group sharing and support.  ($2,200)

The Victory Center
Comprehensive Breast Cancer Support Group Program

Comprehensive breast cancer support group program offering patients and their caregivers a higher level of coping through the expression of feelings, fears, successes and challenges in a purposeful, professional environment. ($5,966)

Toledo-Lucas County CareNet
The Komen Promise: Breast Cancer Screening/Treatment

To provide breast cancer screening, treatment and education for more than 400 women in Lucas County. ($20,000)

Deadline for the 2009-2010 grant cycle is Friday, October 17, 2008. The grant cycle runs from April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010 and recipients are notified in February 2009. To see current Komen grant announcement, please click here.

Click the following links to download application materials:

Request for Proposal (RFP) Instructions

Grant Application

Q & A from Grant Teleconference

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Donations are tax deductible. The taxpayer ID number of the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is 75-2845063. Receipts in compliance with IRS requirements will be issued for individual contributions of $250 and above. Otherwise, a cancelled check serves as a receipt.

Click here to donate online

If you would like to donate by check, please make your check payable to the "Komen NW Ohio" and mail it to the Affiliate at:

3100 W. Central Ave. - 2nd Floor
Toledo, OH 43606

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