News from Komen New Orleans

 

Dear Komen Friends, We can take a look back at the past many months that tested our ties to one another and say, through it all, we are truly one community. All of us, including Susan G. Komen New Orleans, are doing some things differently in the post COVID 19 era and Hurricane Ida recovery. In response to the economic impact of the pandemic and the evolving needs of breast cancer patients across the country, Susan G. Komen announced a national reorganization to centralize operations and unify programs across the organization. This includes Komen New Orleans, which is now better able to collaborate with Komen colleagues across the country for maximum impact. We will continue to: Support patients through Komen’s unified, patient centered mission programs Help patients navigate a fragmented and confusing health system while overcoming barriers to receiving timely and quality health care Invest in breakthrough research and clinical trials to discover new ways to detect, prevent and treat breast cancer Advocate for compassionate public policies to better support patients and their families And yes, we will continue to host our annual Komen Race for the Cure® October 23rd, this year virtually In addition to uniting as a single entity, Komen is leveraging technology to create a virtual office, enabling us to reduce expenses while ensuring we have team members in communities all over the country. This means that as of September 30, 2021, our office is 100% virtual. Do not worry - we are not going anywhere. We will remain active in our community. And now, no matter where you live, you can access Komen’s patient care services and fundraising events. While we’re making some changes to operate more efficiently and expand our support, some things will never change. We remain committed to supporting people facing breast cancer today. We will continue to serve as a trusted and valued partner throughout a person’s breast cancer journey. Most importantly, our vision remains the same: A world without breast cancer. Your Komen Team in Louisiana, Julie Voss Regional VP, South Central jvoss@komen.org 972.855.1619 Susan G. Komen Attn: New Orleans LA300 P.O. Box 801889 Dallas, TX 75380 For general inquiries: 1-877 GO KOMEN info@komen.org