Memphis-MidSouth News
2010 Funding Opportunities
The Komen Memphis MidSouth Affiliate is proud to announce the availability of grant funds for the 2010 year. Grants will be made to support efforts to reduce breast cancer disparities in Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, Desoto and Tunica counties.
Based on a community needs assessment, Komen has identified the three following funding priority areas:
- Projects focusing on breast health education among African American, Hispanic and rural women in our 5 county service area.
- Projects focusing on breast screening services among African American, Hispanic and rural women in our 5 county service area.
- Projects focusing on providing culturally-appropriate support services to African American, Hispanic, rural and low income breast cancer survivors.
The deadline for applications is February 19, 2010 by 5:00 pm CST.
To obtain the Request for Applications, please click here to download. The 2010 Request for Applications is available in Microsoft Word format.
News Item Posted Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Save Lids to Save Lives®
Save Lids to Save Lives® takes place during September and October. For each pink lid mailed in by customers, Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Komen with a guaranteed donation of $500,000 and up to $1.5 million. Consumers will be asked to save their pink Yoplait lids and send them in by December 31, 2010.
Visit YourLidMatters.com to create a Save Lids to Save Lives® team today.
News Item Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Get Involved and Help End Breast Cancer
There are more ways than you probably think to get involved in the fight to end breast cancer. Whether it's running a 5K or purchasing Komen clothing and accessories, your involvement helps in the battle to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatning disease.
Our Support the Cause page has plenty of information to help you get involved and make a difference today!
News Item Posted Thursday, May 07, 2009
Memphis-MidSouth Affilliate Announces 2009 Community Grants
The Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure recently announced community grants totaling $750,000 to support Shelby, Desoto, Tunica, Tipton and Fayette county breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs.
Please see the Local Grants and Funding page for further information on projects that were funded through Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate community grants.
News Item Posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Announces $60 Million In Research Grants
On April 7, 2009 Susan G. Komen for the Cure® vowed to invest $60 million in research to accelerate breast cancer cures, eliminate disparities, and improve diagnoses.
Please see the full press release for more information.
To learn more about how the Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® funds local efforts to reduce breast cancer disparities, please see the Local Grants and Funding page.
News Item Posted Thursday, April 16, 2009
Become a Fan of the Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate on Facebook
The Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has an official page on the social networking web site Facebook. Become a fan of the Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate and we will keep you posted on the latest discussions, news, upcoming events, pictures, videos, and more. Feel free to share your personal stories, pictures and videos as well! Go to www.facebook.com today to become a member and then search for Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
News Item Posted Monday, May 11, 2009