National Breast Cancer Foundation
Website: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
Where the money comes from: Corporate partners, celebrity spokespeople, and individuals donate and help raise money. Funds also come from special programs like the Casual Up for Breast Cancer office fund-raisers, and the Pink Ribbon Challenge, a promotion involving radio stations.
Where the money goes: While its main goal is fostering awareness about early detection, the NBCF does fund some research at the Cleveland Clinic, the Mayo Foundation, and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Fun fact: More than 100 music celebrities, such as Bon Jovi, have donated autographed memorabilia, recorded public service announcements, and promoted fund-raising events.
Donate online.
Other ways to get involved:
- Create your own fund-raising event.
- Or you could even get pink hair!
Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Programs
Website: http://www.eifoundation.org/national/wcp/splash.html
Where the money comes from: A significant chunk of change comes from a partnership with Lee Jeans to sponsor Lee National Denim Day. The event, held every October, has raised more than $70 million in 12 years.
Where the money goes: Proceeds fund research to create more effective and less toxic treatments for breast cancer, as well as the development of a blood test for early detection.
Fun fact: Celebrity couples Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw and Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson helped establish the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund.
Donate online.
Other ways to get involved: Make a donation or participate in Lee National Denim Day.
