Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world's largest private funding source for breast health and breast cancer. Since its inception in 1982, the National Foundation has awarded over 1,000 grants totaling more than $180 million for breast cancer research. Frequently, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the only source of funding for cutting-edge breast cancer research, some of which has led to landmark discoveries in the quest to find a cure for and eventually prevent breast cancer.

While funding is offered at the national level for research grants, the Central Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure supports a growing Community Grants program. Funding from the Community Grants Program is available to non-profit community agencies, educational organizations, and governmental agencies. 75 cents of every dollar raised for the Central Georgia Affiliate stays right in central Georgia to fund community grants. The other 25 cents goes to fund national research.

2010-2011 Grant Projects

Mammograms

Central Georgia Breast Care Center "Screening mammograms and additional breast health services for the uninsured and underserved population" 

• The Central Georgia Breast Care Center’s goal is to provide patients with a timely diagnoses of abnormal mammograms, lumps or other breast changes and strive to cut the time span from diagnosis to treatment in half. By providing screenings, breast health education, diagnosis and treatment in one central location, The Breast Care Center simplifies the diagnostic and treatment process. Patients have access to the most up-to-date diagnosis and treatment options available in one location.
• Contact Information: 777 Hemlock St. MCS 166 Macon, GA 31201       478-633-6327 www.mccg.org/services/cgbcc.asp

First Choice Primary Care "Breast Health Screening and Education for Medically Underserved Women"

• First Choice Primary Care provides primary care to anyone, regardless of insurance status or county of residence.  Those without insurance can apply for discount program based on family income.  They also welcome Medicaid, Medicare, and most other insurance. 
• Contact Information: 770 Walnut St. Macon, GA 31208 478-787-4266           www.firstchoiceprimarycare.org           info@firstchoiceprimarycare.org

Macon Volunteer Clinic "Breast Cancer Screening"

• The mission of Macon Volunteer Clinic is to provide the medically underserved in Bibb County with excellent healthcare in an atmosphere of caring and compassion.
• Contact Information: 376 Rogers Ave. Macon, GA 31204 478-755-1110 ext. 21 www.maconvolunteerclinic.com

 Houston Healthcare "Regional Outreach Project"

• Houston Healthcare is proud to serve the medical needs of residents in Perry, Centerville, Warner Robins and Houston County, Georgia, as the county’s largest healthcare provider for more than 40 years.
• Contact Information: 233 N. Houston Rd. Suite 140-D Warner Robins, GA 31093 478-923-9771 www.hhc.org

Survivor Support

Medical Center of Central Georgia "Cancer Well Fit Project"

• The Cancer Well Fit Project is a free oncology recovery program that offers cancer patients the opportunity to return to their fullest physical, psychological, and emotional potential. This is a program of specifically prescribed exercise, combined with education and support. Each two-hour session includes exercise followed by education on coping skills, stress management, pain management, complementary/alternative medicine and group support. The 12-week program meets 3 times per week.

• Contact Information: 3797 Northside Dr. Macon, GA 31210 478-477-2300 www.thewellnesscentermacon.com/olderadults.asp

Education

Georgia College and State University  "Breast Health Education Video for women with intellectual disabilities"

• Women with Intellectual Disabilities may be apprehensive to participate in regular mammograms and breast examininations. The project "Breast Health Video for Women with Intellectual Disabilities" will provide an interactive virtual tour of a mammography center that will walk the woman through the process of registration, the actual mammogram, having a radiologist talk about the results of the mammogram, and interviews with survivors of breast cancer. It will be distributed to women in central Georgia identified as having Intellectual Disabilities.
• Contact Information: CBX 067 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-445-2645

 2009-2010 Grantees 

• 2009-2010 Final Reports are due on May 15th 2010