I had a question from a donor.  She asked what the money raised for Relay for Life is used for.  She wanted specifics.  Is there a breakdown of how the money is spent anywhere online?  She was concerned about what percentage of the funds goes to publicity, etc, versus directly to research and patient care.

Thanks in advance for your feedback! Smile

Paul

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pg92165 – April 3, 2008 – 3:30pm

The Society's use of funds

This is from a Society Annual Report of a few years ago, but the percentages don't vary much year-to-year.

/Rick

Research grants and programs                   15%

Financial support to academic and scientific institutions to seek knowledge on the causes, prevention and cure for cancer.

 Prevention programs                                   20%

Public and health professional information and education to prevent cancer occurrence or reduce risk of developing cancer.

  Detection / treatment programs                  17%

Programs aimed at finding cancer before it is clinically apparent. Information and education about cancer treatments for cure, recurrence, symptom and pain management.

 Patient support programs                            20%

Programs for patients and their families to ease the burden cancer places on them.

             Total for Programs                          72%

             Management                                     7% 

             Fundraising                                       21%

             Total disbursement of funds          100%

Rick Bodson – April 4, 2008 – 6:06am