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No One Should Have to Choose Between Life-Saving Treatment and Basic Needs
Breast cancer can turn lives upside down, and the financial burden it brings is often overwhelming. Even with insurance, the out-of-pocket costs for initial treatment can exceed $5,000—five times more than the average American has in savings. No one should have to choose between affording essentials like housing and groceries or getting the treatment they desperately need.
Our financial assistance program provides essential support for those in active treatment with an annual income at or below 300% of the federal poverty line. We assist with costs related to housing, transportation, groceries, medications, co-pays, and more, ensuring that patients can focus on their health rather than their financial struggles.
Your Impact
In 2024, Komen’s Financial Assistance Program more than 300 individuals in Colorado fighting breast cancer received more than $170,000 in direct assistance. This support is critical; it helps cover everyday expenses so patients can stay engaged in their care and maintain their quality of life during a challenging time.
Join Us in Making a Difference
With your help, we can ensure that no one in Colorado has to face the impossible decision of choosing between life-saving treatment and putting food on the table for their families. Together, we can bridge the gap and provide hope, support, and essential resources to those who need it most.
In memory of Diana Lynn Trujillo who battled metastatic breast cancer until her passing in 2019, her friends and family created the Diana Lynn Trujillo Financial Assistance Program. This vital program is dedicated to removing the financial barriers that prevent lower-income breast cancer patients in Colorado from completing their treatment.
Testimonial
"Dear Susan G. Komen Foundation, I am writing to thank you, for your generous gift. I cannot even express how much this will help me pay off a large surgeon's bill, from my cancer surgery. I worry about paying this bill, day and night. I live alone on social security so being gifted this has left me in awe. Forever thankful."
“I had spent quite a lot on breast cancer treatment within such a short time. It was becoming increasingly difficult to cope with my financial burden.” – Esiri, Komen Financial Assistance Recipient
Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information.
In 1980, Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became the Susan G. Komen® organization and the beginning of a global movement. To date, we've invested more than $3.3 billion in groundbreaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 60 countries. Our efforts helped reduce deaths from breast cancer by 40 percent between 1989-2016 and we won't stop until our promise is fulfilled.
Organization name
Susan G. Komen Colorado
other names
Susan G Komen Colorado
1982
Category
Health Care, Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, Medical Research
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
Attn: Colorado CO300 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889CO, US