Where the Money Goes in Acadiana

Up to 75 percent of net proceeds raised by our Affiliate remains in the Acadiana community to fund community projects related to breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment.  The remainder of the net proceeds (a minimum of 25 percent) will support Komen's National Award and Research Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research. 

Since it's inception in 1999, the Acadiana Affiliate has invested over $1,000,000 in the fight against breast cancer.  Seventy-five percent of the funds raised locally stay local.  Therefore, over $750,000 of that amount has been invested in the Acadiana community.  Local grants are restricted to breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs to educate the community about the importance of breast health and early detection, to assist the medically underserved in our community and to support those battling this disease.

In addition, over $273,000 has supported the Komen for the Cure National Award and Research Grant Program.  Second to the government, Komen is the largest provider of research grants in the United States.  Komen headquarters only funds breast cancer research grants.

Due to the support of local sponsors, volunteers, and  6,117 race participants, Komen Acadiana is awarding $227,190 in grants in 2008 for local breast cancer education, screening, and treatment programs to Miles Perret Cancer Services, Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic, Opelousas General Health System, Acadiana Medical Research Foundation, Acadia Council on Aging & Faith House.

For more details on the local grants awarded by Komen Acadiana, please visit our Grants section of our website.