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Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Targeting Full Spectrum of Cancer Treatment with $58 Million in 2012 Research Grants
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®’s 2012 research program takes aim at early and late stage breast disease while seeking answers in early detection, cancer prevention, and socioeconomic issues that often make breast cancer outcomes worse in minority and medically under-served women.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Invests more than $11 Million to Fight Breast Cancer in the Washington, D.C. Area
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has announced $4 million in new community grants to reach low-income, minority and uninsured women who fall through the healthcare gaps in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.

2012 Honorary Bat Girl Contest Winners Announced and Will be Recognized in MLB Ballparks for “Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer”
Major League Baseball today announced the 30 winners of the 2012 Honorary Bat Girl program, which recognizes baseball fans who have been affected by breast cancer and demonstrate a commitment of “Going to Bat” in the flight against the disease.

Program for Medically Underserved Women in Akron Launches with KeyBank Foundation and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
A unique program that provides one-on-one outreach and support to minority and medically underserved women launches in Akron May 3, when KeyBank Foundation and Susan G. Komen for the Cure gather community leaders for a Regional Breast Health Summit and begin training more than two dozen Komen Community Health Advisors for the Akron area.

KeyBank Foundation and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Introducing Community Volunteer Program for Medically Underserved Women
More than 110,000 minority and medically underserved women in Northeast Ohio and across the nation will soon have new health resources through a landmark program that trains volunteers to provide breast cancer education and healthcare support in local communities.

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