Funding Priorities

A minimum of 25% of the net income from the Hawaii Affiliate Race for the Cure supports the national Komen for the Cure Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific conferences around the world.

Up to 75% of the net income from the Hawaii Affiliate Race for the Cure stays in the local community to fund breast health education, breast cancer screening and treatment projects.

Brief Summary of Priorities

To collaborate and partner with other cancer organizations to increase available breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care services throughout the Hawaiian Islands to the low income, uninsured and underinsured and increase access to these services.  This approach will provide an opportunity to leverage the resources and knowledge gained from these individual organizations’ efforts to create a more comprehensive and interconnected approach to the breast cancer problem in Hawaiʻi.  Address the transportation issue which is a major barrier to screening, diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, and support within isolated populations, especially areas such as Lanaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Niʻihau.

Provide education on the importance of breast self-awareness and screening tests to all individuals throughout the Hawaiian Islands by focusing on the underserved racial/ethnic minorities.  Remove cultural and linguistic barriers to regular mammography.  Provide language and literacy sensitive education and resources to low-income, uninsured and underserved women. 

Expand Hawaiʻi Affiliate‘s presence throughout the Hawaiian Islands with a new focus on the Neighbor Islands.   Expand our volunteer base and improve volunteer training through conferences, events and educational opportunities.  Create liaison positions on the Neighbor Islands to increase networking on behalf of Komen.  Increase Partners and Advocates throughout the Islands.

Community Profile

The Community Profile is a needs assessment document that provides an overview of Komen’s grant-making priorities and the breast health needs in our service area. Please familiarize yourself with this document before developing your applications.