Donations

Dollar by dollar, one life at a time, the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate family is changing the face of breast cancer in our world through education, outreach, screening and treatment for women in need, and research. Small, medium or large, every donation counts - and is counted on by millions of women and their loved ones. 

 

Donate with Confidence

Your donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure is in excellent hands. In 2011 Susan G. Komen for the Cure received Charity Navigator's highest rating of four stars for the fifth year in a row. This means, no matter what level of support y, you can do so with confidence in the impact your investment will have on ending breast cancer.



How Much Impact Can one Donation Make?

As a guide, the following services can potentially be funded for women in need through the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate Community Grants Program with the money indicated:

  • $50: one clinical breast exam

  • $125: one mammogram

  • $1,000: one round of Taxotere chemotherapy

  • $2,500: two life-saving chemotherapy infusions

 

 

 

 

 

Where the Money Goes

Every day... right here, right now... you can see your donations at work to advance the Komen mission. 

Up to 75% of net funds raised by the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate stays in our 15-county service area, making a difference through the work of The Affiliate and our grantees with e

ducation, 

mammograms & clinical exams, 

treatment and support. 

The remaining 25% goes towards the Komen Grant Program to help fund groundbreaking breast cancer research.

 

United Way Gift Designation

You can designate your gift to the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania and/or Delaware to support the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This is a great way to give us the extra boost we need in these financial times... so we can empower even more women in need, especially the uninsured and under-insured. Simply include the appropriate designation below when making your contribution to the United Way:

 

  • United Way of Southeastern PA: 5129796
  • United Way of Delaware: 11600