HOUSTON, TX July 13, 2015 – Susan G. Komen® Houston recently presentedThe Rose with a community grant of $165,000 for the funding of its annual programming. The Rose is dedicated to providing access to high quality breast health care to all women, regardless of their ability to pay.
“This generous gift will allow us to serve 100’s of women within Southeast Texas,” said CEO and Co-Founder of The Rose, Dorothy Gibbons, “We are both honored and grateful for the ongoing support and efforts of Susan G. Komen Houston.”
Susan G. Komen® Houston is fortunate to work with the Houston community to raise crucial funds for local community programs that offer education, screenings, treatment and support services. In its 25-year history, Komen Houston has given over $50 million to more than 63 funded partners to provide services to assist at-risk, underserved and uninsured men and women throughout Houston and the seven county area it serves.
The Rose, operating since 1986, is the first non-profit breast cancer organization based on insured women, covering the cost of those that are uninsured. Their services include a full range of breast cancer screening and diagnostics including mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies and access to treatment. Through the Mobile Mammography Program, The Rose covers 35 counties in Southeast Texas with a fleet of vans, which are helping break down barriers to quality breast health care such as lack of convenience and accessibility.
“The Roseis an extraordinary funded partner organization that works endlessly to assist local women and men who are in great need of breast health services,” said Adriana M. Higgins, Ed. D., Executive Director of Susan G. Komen® Houston. “Thanks to the devoted fundraisers in the greater Houston area who graciously support us and those who are fighting breast cancer, we are able to fund breast health services and programs like this one in the seven counties we serve.”
For more information on the granting process and other funded partners, please visit:http://www.komen-houston.org/your-money-at-work/.
About The Rose:
The Rose is the leader in Southeast Texas’ breast health care, providing access to care in 35 counties. Since its launch in 1986, The Rose has provided access to high quality breast health care to all women, regardless of their ability to pay. Services offered by The Rose are available to the uninsured through many sponsorship programs. The Rose has on-site, Board Certified physicians, advanced digital technology and patient navigation to ensure a continuum of care.
About Susan G. Komen® Houston
In its 25th year, Susan G. Komen® Houston celebrates the strides made in breast cancer research, treatment and awareness. Established in 1990 by passionate volunteers to support the individuals in need throughout the Houston area, Komen® Houston has granted over $50 million to local programs for breast cancer education and awareness campaigns, lifesaving screening and treatment programs. Serving Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty and Montgomery counties, Komen Houston continues its commitment to fundraising and grant making so that families battling breast cancer can get the treatment and support they need.
If you would like to learn about volunteer opportunities, get information about the Komen Houston Race for the Cure® and other events, visitwww.komen-houston.org or call 713-783-9188.
About Susan G. Komen
Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $800 million in research and provided more than $1.7 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs serving millions of people in more than 30 countries worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. Visitkomen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on Facebook atfacebook.com/susangkomen and Twitter @SusanGKomen.
