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Click here to learn a bit about our motivation.
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Where do all the donations go? About the Karmanos Cancer Institute
The Karmanos Institute operates one of only 32 National Cancer Institutes designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and is a United Way supported agency. Located in Detroit, MI. and named in honor of Barbara Ann Karmanos, the Cancer Institute is a continuum of research, patient care, education, and community outreach, to share ideas, to improve quality of life for cancer patients, and to save lives. It is the only center in the United States named for a woman. The Karmanos Cancer Institute fights cancer on four fronts:
Thanks to the Karmanos Institute for their support and guidance! Click here for more info from The Karmanos Institute About the Komen Foundation and Race for the Cure® 
A History of Dedication "The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died of breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Foundation has more than 75,000 volunteers working through a network of Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure® to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised $450 million in the fight against breast cancer. From inception through 2001, the Foundation has awarded more than 700 grants for breast cancer research." "Since its origination in Dallas, Texas, in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure® Series has grown from one local Race with 800 participants to a national series of more than 100 Races with over 1.4 million people expected to participate in 2002." Click
here for more facts about the Foundation. With your generous donation, you can help raise awareness, provide education, and help in the fight to beat breast cancer.
Please Click here for more information on the Komen Foundation
Throughout the year, the American Cancer Society sponsors a variety of activities and events to support the fight against cancer. Check their Calendar of Local Events to find out what’s happening in your community. If you need information about American Cancer Society programs and support services in your community, their Local Resources directory can help. |
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Disclaimer: The Climb for a Cure™ is not directly affiliated with the Karmanos Institute, the Komen Foundation, The American Cancer Society, or the Race for the Cure©. After careful research the Climb for a Cure chose these organizations as the primary benefactors of all donations received due to the excellent work they do in the fight against breast cancer |
Send mail to webmaster@cancerclimb.org with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified:April 23, 2004