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“I Vote for the Cure.”

Cancer is a Political Issue

In order for Komen to achieve its promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever, we know that scientific progress must be complemented by sound public policy.  Cancer is a political issue. 

Komen Affiliates have secured major policy successes that address issues such as patient navigation, access to clinical trials, state cancer registry standards, and funding for breast cancer screening services.

Komen uses the power of activism to achieve important legislative objectives at the federal, state, and local levels.  These issues include:

  • Increased funding and support for breast cancer research
  • Translational research to ensure patients benefit from new discoveries
  • Support and funding to provide screening and treatment to underserved women
  • Access to quality breast health care
  • Reduction and elimination of ethnic and income-based disparities in breast cancer outcomes

 Join the Komen Los Angeles County Affiliate Public Policy Committee!

Your voice, alone or in concert with your fellow activists, can and will make a difference!

Join over 100,000 dedicated survivors and activists around the country who care about making a difference in the lives of women and families facing this disease. 

The Komen Los Angeles County Affiliate Public Policy Committee engages elected officials and the public in taking action on breast cancer issues through activities such as:

  • Lobby Day in Washington D.C.
  • California Lobby Day in Sacramento 
  • Meetings with elected officials in their district offices
  • Site visits with elected officials at local grantee facilities
  • Town hall meetings, community forums, and press conferences
  • Other speaking engagements and community events 
  • Petition drives on legislative issues
  • Fostering communication with policy-makers through targeted emails, faxes, phone calls, and letters

To join the Komen Los Angeles County Affiliate Public Policy Committee, call 310-575-3011 or email publicpolicy@komenlacounty.org. 

For more information or to join Komen Advocacy Alliance, visit www.KomenAdvocacy.org. 

A Day of Recognition for Komen Los Angeles County!

October 29, 2008 was a proud day for the Komen Los Angeles County Affiliate, when we were awarded a certificate of recognition presented by City Councilmembers Dennis P. Zine, Janice Hahn, and Tom LaBonge.  The certificate acknowledges Komen's "dedication and determination in the fight against breast cancer."  This day would not have been possible if it were not for YOU!

LA City Council Presentation 

Photo:  LA City Council presentation with Board Members, Joanna Morales and Linda Pura and Los Angeles City Councilmember Dennis P. Zine

 

 

 

 
A Special Thanks to our Komen Los Angeles County Affiliate
Race for the Cure® Honorary Committee!

Assemblyman Anthony Adams

California State Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass

Assemblyman Mike Davis

Assemblyman Hector de la Torre

Assemblyman Kevin de León

Assemblyman Mike Feuer

Assemblywoman Isadore Hall

Assemblyman Steve Knight

Assemblyman Ted Lieu

Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal

California State Speaker of the Assembly John A. Pérez

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino

Assemblywoman Norma J. Torres 

California State Senator Alex Padilla

California State Senator Fran Pavley

California State Senator George Runner