Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
A brand to trust — We are honored that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ranked number one in a recent Harris Interactive poll as the most valued non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate money to. Additionally, Komen for the Cure ranked second on the 2010 list of the nation’s most trusted charities. Thank you to all who help us daily in the fight to end breast cancer!
“My wife of eighteen years, Michelle, lost her ten year battle with breast cancer in September 2006. Michelle’s only wish was that I take care of our children and ensure that Dan Jr. receives a college education. As the ten year battle with cancer left us in financial ruins, your scholarship made this wish possible. Receiving this scholarship was such a bright spot in the most devastating chapter of our lives; I could never thank you enough.”
--A Parent of a Scholarship Recipient
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The Komen College Scholarship program has awarded forty-one scholarships to students who have lost a parent to breast cancer. Each student receives $10,000 each year for up to four years while attending a state university or college. Scholarship recipients serve as Komen Ambassadors, engaging their campuses and social networks in raising breast cancer awareness by participating at local Race for the Cure events and volunteering with a local Affiliate. Current scholarship recipients are attending universities such as, Alabama A&M University, Colorado School of Mines, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Old Dominion University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Toledo. |
![]() Some of the 2008 scholarship recipients at the May reception |
Our NeedFor the 2010-2011 school year, we are actively seeking financial support so we can expand the program by awarding up to seven scholarships for deserving students with the opportunity to fulfill their academic dreams and achieve what most parents would consider their ultimate wish—to give their child the opportunity to discover their passion and pursue their dreams. |
![]() Shannetta Pendleton – 2008 Recipient |
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