SUSAN G KOMEN – BREAST CANCER
Fulfilling the Promise
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Susan G. Komen is the boldest community fueling the best science and making the biggest impact in the fight against breast cancer. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, we have invested almost $2 billion to fulfill our promise, working to end breast cancer in the U.S. and throughout the world through ground-breaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 50 countries.
Progress in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Since 1982, Komen has played a critical role in every major advance in the fight against breast cancer – transforming how the world talks about and treats this disease and helping to turn millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors. We are proud of our contribution to some real victories:
- More early detection and effective treatment– Currently, about 70 percent of women 40 and older receive regular mammograms, the single most effective screening tool to find breast cancer early. Since 1990, early detection and effective treatment have resulted in a 33 percent decline in breast cancer mortality in the U.S.
- More hope – In 1980, the 5-year relative survival rate for women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer (cancer confined to the breast) was about 74 percent. Today, that number is 98 percent.
- More research – The federal government now devotes more than $850 million each year to breast cancer research, treatment and prevention (compared to $30 million in 1982).
- More survivors – Currently, there are about 3 million breast cancers survivors, the largest group of cancer survivors in the U.S.
LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION – CANCER
History
Since 1997, we’ve been working to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. We started as a small group trying to raise money to fight this disease. As cancer has quietly become the world’s leading cause of death, our work has expanded and now reaches every corner of the globe.
Strength
We believe that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. Our programs, awareness events and advocacy work are the heart of what we do and our leaders and donors provide both the vision and the support for us to carry out our mission.
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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN – WORLDWIDE HUNGER
Our Mission
Feeding God’s Starving Children Hungry in Body and Spirit
Our Vision
With God’s help Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) will strive to eliminate starvation in children throughout the world by helping to instill compassion in people to hear and respond to the cries of those in need.
Our Statement of Beliefs
As a Christian Organization:
- We believe that there is one God, in three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. He has directed us to help others in need.
- We believe Jesus Christ is the reason that FMSC exists and we strive to listen for and follow His will every day in all that we do.
- We believe that every child has a right to be fed a nutritious meal. [Matthew 25:35 - "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat."]
- We believe that our lives are enriched when we graciously give our own time and resources to help others in need. [Luke 6:38 - "Give and it will be given to you."]
- We believe partnering with other faith-based and humanitarian organizations maximizes our ability to feed God’s children.
Our Commitment to Excellence
FMSC will follow Christian principles, which will guide and direct our Organization in fundraising, packaging and distributing food to those in need.
- We will encourage people of all beliefs to help us accomplish our mission.
- We will ensure our food ingredients are of the highest nutritional value to meet the needs of starving children.
- We will package our food through the use of volunteers to feed their spirits.
- We will partner with other humanitarian organizations to ensure safe transit and distribution of our food.
- We will distribute nutritious food to starving children throughout the world who are hungry in body and spirit.
- We will commit to supporting long-term feeding programs which help ensure the continued growth of the children who receive our food.
- We will promote public trust of our organization through efficient, cost-effective, and compassionate stewardship of our resources.
- We will provide for our employees a satisfying work environment that is based on trust, mutual respect, and doing the right thing.
