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National Spotlight

Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™

Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...

A brand to trust — We are honored that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ranked number one in a recent Harris Interactive poll as the most valued non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate money to. Additionally, Komen for the Cure ranked second on the 2010 list of the nation’s most trusted charities. Thank you to all who help us daily in the fight to end breast cancer!

Local Resources

Thanks to donations made during the Austin Race for the Cure, and other local events throughout the year, Komen Austin is able to fund grants to local providers.  These grantees provide services such as free or low-cost mammograms, transportation to appointments, and household assistance.

Free or Low Cost Mammogram Providers

If you are a woman with no insurance, who is under-insured or can’t afford the co-pays of your insurance company, Komen Austin has providers that you can see to get a free or low cost mammogram, clinical exam or both.  If you have found a lump and need to have a medical examination, please call. The provider will talk to you to determine if the services will be free of charge or at a very low cost. The provider you see is based on your county of residence. Also please note if you have MAP (Medical Assistance Program) coverage, you are not eligible for this program. All providers have English and Spanish speakers. If one of these centers is unable to help you, they will refer you to someone who can. Young women - if you have found a lump please see our additional list of providers.

Travis County

  • FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER, 512.232.4707
  • PLANNED PARENTHOOD, SOUTH LOCATION: for young women 18 -34, 512.267.8000
  • SAMARITAN HEALTH MINISTRIES, 512.331.5828, ask for Carol Gaskamp
  • SETON FAMILY OF HOSPITALS, 512.505.5523, ask for Dawn Parsons, or 512.505.5515, ask for Esther Lara

Bastrop County

  • COMMUNITY ACTION, 512.392.4764, ask for Keri Worthy
  • SETON FAMILY OF HOSPITALS, 512.505.5523, ask for Dawn Parsons, or 512.505.5515, ask for Esther Lara
  • WINGS: Care for undocumented women, 210.946.9464

Caldwell County

  • COMMUNITY ACTION, 512.392.4764, ask for Keri Worthy
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS, 512.618.7826 (cell) or 830.672.6511 (Luling), ask for Diana Torres
  • SETON FAMILY OF HOSPITALS, 512.505.5523, ask for Dawn Parsons, or 512.505.5515, ask for Esther Lara
  • WINGS: Care for undocumented women, 210.946.9464

Hays County

  • COMMUNITY ACTION, 512.392.1161 X 322, ask for Lydia Perez
  • SETON FAMILY OF HOSPITALS, 512.505.5523, ask for Dawn Parsons, or 512.505.5515, ask for Esther Lara 
  • WINGS: Care for undocumented women, 210.946.9464

Williamson County

  • COMMUNITY ACTION, 512.229.8012 (Taylor), ask for LaVerne Caldwell, or 512.308.2365 (remainder of county), ask for Ana Sierra
  • SAMARITAN HEALTH MINISTRIES, 512.331.5828, ask for Carol Gaskamp
  • SETON FAMILY OF HOSPITALS, 512.505.5523, ask for Dawn Parsons, or 512.505.5515, ask for Esther Lara

All Counties

  • Emergency Funds for Breast Cancer Patients in Treatment.  Contact SETON CANCER CARE TEAM EMERGENCY FUNDING, call Dawn Parsons at 512.505.5523
  • To make an appointment with the Mobile Mammography Unit or find locations for 2009 call 512.505.5525

Young Women - have you found a lump?

If you are a young woman between the ages of 18 – 34, are uninsured and have found a suspicious lump in your breast, please contact the following Planned Parenthood locations for an appointment for a clinical exam. A medical professional will examine you and decide the next course of action if any are required.

  • Planned Parenthood North Location:
    (512) 331-1288
    9041 Research, Ste. 250, Austin
  • Planned Parenthood Downtown Location:
    (512) 477-5846
    1823 East Seventh St., Austin
  • Planned Parenthood South Location:
    (512) 276-8000
    201 East Ben White, Ste. A, Austin

Additional Assistance

  • For women needing cleaning help, grocery shopping, personal care in Travis, Williamson and Hays ONLY contact HAND (Helping the Aging, Needy and Disabled).  Contact Evelyn Cooke 512.477.3796 or evelyn@handaustin.org.  Eloise Morgan 512.477.3796 or emorgan@handaustin.org
  • Transportation for women to ensure follow through on treatment and doctors appointments