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About Komen
CONTACT US
Susan G. Komen For The Cure Southern Arizona
4574 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85711
P: (520) 319-0155
Your community contact for all your breast health needs.
Serving people. Saving lives.

Giving

Why Give to the Southern Arizona Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure?
Our donors have had direct impact in improving the lives if those affected by breast cancer in our community. The outcomes are tangible as our mission is our promise, to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

The funds raised in Southern Arizona have been serving the Tucson and Southern Arizona communities for the past 10 years by providing funding (75% of net proceeds) for educational outreach and support, collaborative partnerships, public policy initiatives, and local life saving programs which address education, screening and treatment for women who otherwise could not afford it . The remaining 25% of net proceeds raised in Southern Arizonan contribute to ground breaking international research to find the cures for breast cancer. Through Susan G. Komen for the Cure research grant funds, Southern Arizona has seen research monies totaling more than $1 million dollars return back to our community through grants to the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Non-Profit Four Star Rating
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been named the top-rated charity by Charity Navigator, America’s largest and premier independent evaluator for charities. Charity Navigator’s award of four out of four stars indicates that we excel in successfully managing our organizational finances in an efficient and effective manner and are consistently demonstrating transparency ensuring donor confidence and donor accountability.

Worth Magazine
Susan G. Komen for the Cure was named one of America’s 100 Best Charities by Worth magazine. The magazine credited Komen for the Cure as the creator of the “now famous and widely imitated "Race for the Cure."

Ways to Give

There are many ways you can donate to the Southern Arizona Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure:

Tribute and Memorial Gifts

What is a tribute gift?
A tribute gift is a wonderful opportunity to honor a friend, family member or loved one or to honor a special occasion such as cancer survivorship anniversary date, birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, a birth, or marriage.

Instead of traditional gifts or gift cards for your friends and family, a tribute gift is a great alternative with so much meaning. Your passion to help us in our promise to end breast cancer forever will mean so much when you send a tribute gift.

What is a Memorial Gift?
Memorial donations provide a touching way to send your condolences for a departed relative or friend or to keep their memory alive on any significant occasion. Giving a gift to contribute to breast cancer research or breast health services for those members of our community in need, is so meaningful and will make a lasting impression.

How do I make a tribute or memorial gift to The Southern Arizona Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure?

There are a number of ways you can honor someone with a donation:

1. Send a check or money order to: Komen SAZ (4574 E Broadway Blvd Tucson AZ 85711). Enclose a note with the name of the person you would like to honor, the dollar amount of the gift for each person or family member.

2. Go on line at www.komensaz.org and click the “Make a Donation” button. You will be instructed to follow the steps to make a gift in honor of or in memory of your friend or family member.

3. Call 520 319-0155 and our volunteers or staff will take the information along with your credit card number and we will complete your gift transaction over the phone.

When a tribute or memorial gift is received, Komen SAZ will send a personalized acknowledgement of your gift to the person or family indicated. The acknowledgement will notify them of your thoughtful donation and only reveal the dollar amount of the gift if you request us to do so. The donor will receive an acknowledgement letter of their gift for tax purposes. For additional information please contact Carol Cullivan, Development Director.

General Donation

A Genera Donation can be made to Komen SAZ at any time for any reason. Donations are a vital part of our fundraising efforts. Your gift will help us achieve our promise to end breast cancer forever.

Make a donation on line or download our printable Donation Form

Host an Event – Friends of Komen Event

Individuals, friends, families, businesses, church groups or any organization have generously hosted special events or activities to benefit our Southern Arizona Affiliate.

The simple steps to host an event include:

  1. Download the Friends of Komen Application.
  2. Read through our Friends of Komen Guidelines
  3. Return the Friends of Komen Application.
  4. Once the application is reviewed, a Friends of Komen Agreement will be prepared and retuned to you.
  5. Authorize the agreement and send it back to Komen SAZ.
  6. Your event will be listed on our "News and Events" website page.
  7. Have a great event!
Examples of Komen SAZ Friends of Komen Events
  • Girls Night Out Shopping Extravaganza
  • Trail Ride for Breast Cancer
  • Pink Soccer Kick Out
  • Women’s Barrel Racing for Breast Cancer
  • Grab a Bite for the Fight
  • Dig for the Cure – Volleyball Game
  • Mustang Car Club Race Night
  • Think Pink Basketball Game
  • Bands for Breast Cancer
  • Women Rock for Breast Cancer
  • Pink Kukai Nut Necklaces for Breast Cancer

Corporate Partners

Corporate sponsors have been a mainstay for the Southern Arizona Affiliate since it’s inception. Both Affiliate and Race Sponsorships are the foundation for our organization. Approximately one third of the contributions for our signature event, Race for the Cure, come from our corporate partners in Southern Arizona. Cash as well as in-kind donations are necessary to ensure the success of the Race and the affiliate.

Race for the Cure Sponsors are essential to the event. Both cash and in kind contributions help keep the cost of operations at a minimum, thus providing more funds for much needed breast health services in Southern Arizona.

The 2010 Race Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure, Sponsor Benefit Sheet and Race Agreement are now available. Please read through the material to find the sponsorship level or targeted package that best fits your company. Please contact Carol Cullivan, Development Director (520) 319-0155 for further information.

Affiliate Sponsors provide an annual contribution to our affiliate in the form of cash or in kind gifts. These sponsorships are very limited to ensure our affiliate sponsors receive the best value for their generous contribution. Contact Carol Cullivan (520) 319-0155 for further information.

Race for the Cure

Join us for Southern Arizona’s largest participatory event, with approximately 14,000 annual participants. Our signature fundraising event is held each spring at Reid Park in Tucson. With the help of over 600 volunteers, we are able to raise approximately $1.4 million dollars annually in cash and in-kind contributions.

If you are not the “running type” or “event type” or just want to “sleep in” on the weekends, enjoy the “Sleep In for the Cure” option!

Register as an individual or team, then get your friends and family to participate.

Or you can donate to a friend, family member or team participating in the Race. It is easy and your gift will be greatly appreciated.

Komen Shop

Gift incentives are available through our Komen Shop. Items from bracelets to t-shirts and athletic wear are available at our office or at the Race for the Cure. See a listing of all items by clicking here.

Employer Matching Gifts

A great way to stretch your contribution and help us in our fight to end breast cancer forever is by employer matching gifts programs. Many companies encourage you to contribute to organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure by matching your donation. Most of the programs match dollar for dollar and some provide a match for your volunteer hours.

If you don’t see your company listed below, please inquire with your human resources department about your employer’s matching gift policy and leverage your donation today.

Gifts of Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds

Donating stocks, bonds or shares of your mutual funds is easily accomplished and your broker can assist you in making gift of securities to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

You will receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities on the date of transfer, no matter what you originally paid. You will pay no capital gains tax on the securities you donate. You will have the satisfaction of making a significant life-saving gift now.

If you are interested in a donation of securities please contact your broker.

Gift of an IRA

A special new tax provision now allows you to make a distribution from your IRA to Susan G. Komen for the Cure SAZ without incurring any tax on the withdrawal.

Anyone 70-years or older by the end of the year can give up to $100,000 from their traditional or Roth IRA to qualified charities like Komen SAZ. This is very good news for people who want to make a charitable gift from their retirement assets during their lifetime, but have been discouraged from doing it because of the income tax penalty. To take full advantage of this current law, you must act by December 31, 2009, so please join us now.

For further information, contact Carol Cullivan, Development Director 520 319-1055 or carol@komensaz.org

Planned Giving Gifts

You can support the Southern Arizona Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in a variety of ways. Including the Komen Southern Arizona (SAZ) Affiliate in your estate plan will not only assist you in reaching and achieving your own philanthropic and charitable giving goals, but it will also allow the Komen SAZ Affiliate to continue its promise to end breast cancer forever.

Options for Planned Giving include:

Your Will or Trust
Your will or trust is just one part of your total estate plan, but it is the most important part. If you do not leave a will or trust, your good intentions leave with you. With a will or trust you can provide for those you love, relatives or friends. With a will or trust you can make a charitable donation to causes that are important to you and minimize taxes and other expenses.

Give a Bequest
One way to give is with a bequest. Your will or trust can designate that a specific amount be transferred as a gift to the Komen Southern Arizona Affiliate. Such a gift can take the form of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, or any type of asset. You may also give a percentage of your estate. The bequest lest you pass on your gift to the Komen SAZ Affiliate free of estate taxes.

Consider a Gift of Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance to the Komen SAZ Affiliate can be a way to make a significant donation. If you have existing policies for which you no longer need the coverage, consider assigning ownership to the Affiliate. By naming Komen SAZ as both owner and beneficiary, you get a tax deduction as well as make a generous gift at low cost.

Gifts of Real Estate
If you own property that is fully paid off and has appreciated in value, an outright gift may be the simplest solution. You can deduct the fair market value of your gift, avoid all capital gains taxes and remove that asset from your taxable estate.

Living Trust
The living trust is often a good supplement to a will for those who wish to avoid the time and expense of probate. There are many kinds of trusts for many different purposes, but they all have one thing in common: they are a means of assuring that your property will be handled, and ultimately passed on, in the way you wish.

If you wish to help the Komen SAZ Affiliate, please contact your personal financial planner or attorney. You can also contact Carol Cullivan, Development Director (520) 319-0155.



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