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The Power Behind Every 3-Day Donation

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When you donate to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®, you might wonder where your dollars go. With every donation, they embark on a powerful journey, one that brings hope where there is uncertainty, comfort where there is fear and progress where there is urgent need.  

Every dollar raised through the 3-Day could become the research breakthrough that leads to lifesaving treatment. From a call to the Patient Care Center at just the right moment to financial help that aids a patient in getting to chemotherapy to advocating for state and federal policy change to ensure all people have affordable access to the care they need – every dollar carries the weight of possibility. 

Read more at Komen.org. 

Where Your Dollars Go 

  • $25 helps scientists find new ways to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer. 
  • $100 provides emotional support, breast health information and educational resources for one person through our Patient Care Center navigators. 
  • $150 pays for one week of groceries for a person undergoing treatment. 
  • $400 supports an early-career scientist for a day as they develop breakthroughs for aggressive and deadly cancers. 

Your generosity can drive research, provide assistance and make a tangible difference in the lives of those impacted by breast cancer.  Every contribution, no matter the amount, moves us closer to a world without breast cancer. 

Make a Difference in Breast Cancer Research

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Today is National Trivia Day, and we are taking this opportunity to share important and impactful facts from the 3-Day and our Susan G. Komen family at large. You can use these facts in your own 3-Day trivia game, as part of your fundraising letters, or as encouragement for you and your team this year. We have come so far since 2003, and every step you have taken has made a difference.

You can continue to make a difference in 2018, too! Register now, and get $20 off your registration through February 5th!

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One amazing fact is that in the last 12 years, Komen has been able to put 80 cents of every dollar directly into research, community health programs, as well as education and advocacy programs. This money supports the mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research.

This means that every donation makes a huge impact. Some stats to know and share:

  • $25 could buy research supplies so scientists can work toward finding the cures
  • $30 could provide an hour of patient navigation services for someone with breast cancer
  • $135 could provide one screening mammogram for someone in need

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The sixty miles you walk also make a huge difference! Since 2003, the 3-Day has:

  • Raised more than $820 million in total
  • Helped support more than 2,500 research projects & 460 clinical trials and counting
  • Sent $650 million in funds raised directly to breast cancer research

In addition, Komen’s network of Affiliates fund nearly 1,000 community organizations providing education, screening, patient navigation and treatment assistance to those facing breast cancer each year. You might have seen some of these local Affiliates at cheering stations on 3-Days this year. If you see them in 2018, give them a hug and a high five to thank them for all the amazing hard work they do!

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Because of the hard work that Komen, the 3-Day and all our Affiliates do, there has been a 38 percent decline in breast cancer mortality (deaths) in the U.S. between 1989-2014.

This means that there are more and more survivors for us to honor each year at the 3-Day. In fact, there are more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.

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Each of these facts are important, and all of them work towards Komen’s Bold Goal of reducing the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026.

To learn even more, visit our website for infographics, personal stories and more!

See Your Susan G. Komen 3-Day Fundraising Dollars at Work

We know it takes a lot of courage to ask friends, family, and strangers for donations; but it’s all worth it, knowing that you’re making a huge impact on the fight to end breast cancer. One thing you can do to make your fundraising as successful as possible is to arm yourself with resources and knowledge. That way you’ll be prepared when potential donors ask questions about where their fundraising dollars will go. Email this infographic to your donors, or print it out if you’re having an in-person fundraising event. Knowing the direct use of funds donated is exactly what some people need to confidently make a donation and commit to supporting you in the fight against breast cancer.

This infographic will also be available on our website, at The3Day.org/infographics

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