National Spotlight
Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
A brand to trust — We are honored that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ranked number one in a recent Harris Interactive poll as the most valued non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate money to. Additionally, Komen for the Cure ranked second on the 2010 list of the nation’s most trusted charities. Thank you to all who help us daily in the fight to end breast cancer!
Our Community Need
The 2009 North Jersey Affiliate Community Profile Report
has four specific goals:
- To complete a statistical profile of breast cancer incidence and mortality, population demographics and behavioral breast health factors for each of the nine counties and the region (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Union, Somerset, Sussex, Warren);
- To evaluate the range and effectiveness of available services for women with breast Cancer, their families, friends and associates including programs involving the North Jersey Affiliate;
- To evaluate community prevention and education needs for targeted populations, Minority, uninsured and underinsured women;
- To formulate conclusions and recommendations for targeted initiatives for each County and the region as well as to position the organization for maximum effectiveness.
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