Since 2007 Komen Has Given Back More Than $2,000,000

The Milwaukee Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® awards annual community health grants.

Since 2007, the Komen Milwaukee Affiliate has given back to the local community more than $2,000,000 for breast health education, screening and treatment unmet needs for under-served women. These grant funds are truly last resort funds when there are no other options for individuals who need access to breast health services. For instance, a woman who can’t pay her deductible therefore can’t have a mammogram done. Or the couple that just lost their insurance because they have been laid off. These funds cover costs related to screening and diagnostic testing to ensure a woman’s breast health needs are met no matter what uncertain economic times we are facing.

These community grants are intended to provide services not otherwise available to residents in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Washington, Jefferson and Walworth counties. As a direct result of these grant programs, the uninsured and under insured are receiving treatment and financial assistance — individuals do not have to choose between paying their bills and paying for a life saving mammogram or radiation — and mothers, daughters, wives, and friends are surviving. 

Congratulations to the twelve 2009 community partners that received grant funding this year:

• Columbia St. Mary’s Foundation
• Community Memorial Foundation – Community Outreach Clinic
• Milwaukee Catholic Home
• Milwaukee Health Services
• Milwaukee Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
• ProHealth Care – Oconomowoc and Waukesha Memorial Hospital
• Southeastern Regional Breast Care Fund
• UW – Milwaukee College of Nursing
• Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints Foundation
• Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Elmbrook Memorial Foundation
• Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Foundation for St. Francis