Proceeds from the event provide free breast cancer screenings and critical support services for Summit Community Care Clinic’s uninsured patients. With early diagnosis and treatment, breast cancer is beatable. Please be part of the cure by signing up today at Breck Rally for the Cure!
Breast cancer mainly occurs in middle-aged women. Overall, the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 13%. This means there is a 1 in 8 chance she will develop breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. However, a substantial racial gap of surviving breast cancer remains and mostly due to a lack of access to quality medical services. Summit Community Care Clinic provides health services regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. We are the safety net clinic for the mountain towns in Summit, Park, Lake, and the southern part of Grand County.