Curtis Mann “Pink Ribbons Caring – A Charity TV Special for Susan G. Komen,

For the first time ever, during October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Susan G. Komen® Los Angeles County held the “Pink Ribbons Caring… A Special TV Event.” An hour of it, “Pink Ribbons Caring – A Charity TV Special for Susan G. Komen,” will be broadcast at 2 PM on October 31. “Pink Ribbons Caring – A Charity TV Special for Susan G. Komen” will be televised on Los Angeles station KCAL 9. TAP stands for Komen’s Treatment Assistance Program. The goal is to raise $500,000 to meet the immediate needs of breast cancer patients in Los Angeles County through this program. The TAP provides financial support for those going through treatment to cover related expenses that often serve as a barrier to receiving needed care, such as childcare, eldercare, transportation for treatment, portions of rent or living expenses, food, oral pain medication, durable medical equipment, oral chemotherapy and more. This fund provides modest financial support to individuals in active treatment for breast cancer with an income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. The demand for assistance regularly outpaces available funds.  Yet due to the economic impact of the coronavirus, with rising levels of unemployment, more people than ever are likely to need assistance. Last year, TAP served nearly 4,500 individuals nationally, including 462 in California. It is estimated that a third of those in treatment for breast cancer in the U.S., may qualify for this assistance. Yet at current funding levels, Komen can only reach 6% of those who are eligible. The public’s support will directly assist many of these vulnerable families now when they need help most.  Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County serves the nearly 10.1 million women and men across 88 cities.