Fundraising for Komen

FACT:     75 % of all net funds raised stay in SW Florida.

FACT:     2011, Komen SWFL put over $ 1 Million Dollars into our area.

FACT:     25 % of all net funds raised are used for research.

FACT:     Komen is the largest source of non-governmental breast cancer research funds in the world.

Guidelines for Special Events, Benefits or Promotions Planning a Fundraising Activity.

We are honored to be contacted so often by passionate members of our community wanting to organize an event or promotion benefiting breast cancer awareness and research. The Southwest Florida Affiliate of Susan G Komen partners with others because it benefits both parties in terms of public awareness.

We want to make this process as simple as possible. In order for us to give each event and/or promotion request its due attention, we ask that you first read through the Guidelines available to assist you in planning your event or promotion. If after you've read the guidelines and you are interested in entering into an agreement with the Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate, please click here to fill out the application.

Are you interesting in participating in a national program that raises funds and awareness in your local community? 
Sign up for Rally for the Cure

Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program that works to spread awareness about breast health and breast cancer in support of Susan G. Komen through volunteered organized golf, tennis and social events. Volunteer “Ambassadors” host and plan the events locally. A registration fee of $20 per person (non-tax-deductible) includes participant favors, event decorations and important breast health information while enabling participants to take part in a contest for a chance to win a prize.  .You can now plan a Rally for the Cure® program for sporting events like tennis, dinner events such as wine-tasting or group/club activities such as a bridge or book clubs.  More information about Rally for the Cure available at www.rallyforthecure.com

Are you interesting in raising awareness and fundraising at work?  Sign up for Passionately Pink for the Cure® Visit our special page for Passionately Pink for the Cure to learn how your company can participate in fundraising events at work – and have fun while helping Susan G. Komen for the Cure® reach our goal of a world without breast cancer! There’s no time like the present to get passionately pink about ending breast cancer. Passionately Pink for the Cure is a fundraising program that inspires breast cancer advocacy and honors those affected by the disease. You’ll help raise awareness among your friends, family and co-workers and help end breast cancer forever! There's more to Passionately Pink than meets the eye. A lot more. In fact, when women and men across America trade in their trademark blues, greens, oranges, yellows, purples and reds this year to participate in this unique fundraising program, they will be making a difference that will be felt around the world, today and for years to come. We need your Passion! Declare that you're Passionately Pink for the Cure. To get started, simply register, then invite a group of friends, co-workers, and family members, to wear pink and make a donation to Komen for the Cure. It’s easy and it’s fun! Join us and become a Passionista. Together, we will end breast cancer forever. Pick your pink. Play your part. End breast cancer…forever!   Please consider the ways to get involved below as well:  Option 1:  You may want to consider registering for Passionately Pink for the Cure®.  This program allows individuals, business and clubs/groups to fundraise for Komen.  The website provides resources for your fundraising activities as well as a customizable web page. Option 2:  You may want to consider not using the Komen name/logo and instead making a general statement that the funds raised will go to a local breast health organization or breast cancer research and support. We would be honored to receive funds raised and would give public recognition for your donation.