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National Spotlight

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!

Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate Spotlight

Why Give to Komen

-Did you know……Komen received the highest rating, 4 STARS by charitynavigator.org  (The watchdog agency for charities in this country).  Only 14% of charities can claim the 4 star rating! 

Here are some examples of how Komen stacks up to other local and national non-profits as rated by charitynavigator.org.

Susan G. Komen SW Florida

Expense Ratio: 13.4

4  Stars

American Cancer Society

Expense Ratio:  27.1

3  Stars

Lance Amstrong  Foundation

Expense Ratio:  24.2

3  Stars

St. Jude

Expense Ratio: 28.5

3  Stars

Harry Chapin Food Bank

Expense Ratio: 8.9

3  Stars

American Heart Association

Expense Ratio:  24.6

3  Stars

Shelter for Abused Women & Children

Expense Ratio: 13

4 Stars

March of Dimes

Expense Ratio: 24.2

1  Star

                ****Expense Ratios are the funds used to run events, programs and administration.

-Did you know………Susan G. Komen for the Cure ranked #1 out of 1,151 of the top non-profits in the country as the most valued non-profit brand by the research firm of Harris Interactive as published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy 2010.

-Did you know…….. We have put back more than 3.7 million dollars into our Southwest Florida communities since 2002. 

-Did you know…….. 75% of all net proceeds are granted to Southwest Florida community programs and 25% goes directly towards national research into finding the cures for breast cancer. 

-Did you know…… Our national office is responsible for covering their own expenses, so none of the funds raised in our area are sent to our corporate office for their use in anything other than research grants.  

Healthcare Realty Trust Supports Komen
Healthcare Realty Trust is a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) that specializes in building, leasing, and managing medical office buildings. The company takes special pride in helping support the efforts and purpose of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, and gives special consideration to the Southwest Florida Affiliate on the leased office space in the Bonita Bay Professional Center building located at 26800 South Tamiami Trail. This office space allows the Southwest Florida Affiliate to plan, execute and operate the day-to-day functions of a predominately volunteer-driven organization. Thank you Healthcare Realty Trust for your kindness and support! Health Realty Trust owns properties in Florida and 25 other states.