Komen Pittsburgh Affiliate Grants $1.8 Million to Local Organizations

announced Monday that it will grant $1.8 million to local organizations for use toward breast cancer education, screening and treatment initiatives during the next year.

This is the largest grant made in the history of the Komen Pittsburgh Affiliate, and it is the seventh consecutive year the organization will donate more than $1 million locally to the fight against breast cancer.

Adagio Health will receive funds for the Mammogram Voucher Program, which provides women in need with free mammograms and follow-up services. Other grants will support breast education, screening and treatment initiatives within the Affiliate’s 30-county service area in central and western Pennsylvania.

"The ability of Komen Pittsburgh to grant $1.8 is a direct reflection on the generosity of our community and its commitment to our mission to end breast cancer,” said Kathy Purcell, executive director of the Pittsburgh Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “We’re honored to be able to support important local programs that combat this devastating disease and promote good breast health practices.”

Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliates commit to advancing the mission of the organization’s contributions to breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. Since its inception in 1993, the Komen Pittsburgh Affiliate has raised more than $26 million for the cause. More than 75 percent of that has remained in the Pittsburgh service area.

Funds for grants administered by Komen Pittsburgh are generated through year-round fundraising, including the Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure® and individual donations.

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