Foundation Spotlights Community Grantees for National Minority Cancer Week
Community Outreach - Now that your taxes have been submitted, it’s time to acknowledge the start of another important observance, National Minority Cancer Week (April 15 – 21). Over the last few decades our country has witnessed many great strides in cancer prevention, detection and care in the United States, but many ethnic and racial minorities still face significantly higher cancer rates. While the reasons for this unequal cancer burden are not fully understood, we know that barriers in access to cancer screenings and quality health services play a major role. National Minority Cancer Awareness Week aims to acknowledge this health disparity, investigate the complex factors that cause cancer inequalities and encourage health initiatives that work to bridge the gaps for every cancer in every community. [caption id="attachment_7740" align="alignright" width="270"] Community Grantee the American Indian Cancer Foundation hosts a Powwow on cancer prevention & early detection.[/caption] In recognition of National Minority Cancer Week, the Prevent Cancer Foundation is spotlighting our 2012 Community Grant Recipients who have made an impact in reducing cancer disparities with their innovative community-level programs. The Foundation’s Community Grants program supports organizations across the U.S. that focus on helping to prevent cancer or detect it early. Over the past six years the ...
