Feb 1st, 2007
Queer Cultural Competency to End Cancer
Susan G. Komen for the Cure (the new and somewhat awkward name of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation) is seeking nominations for its new Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Advisory Council. The council will make recommendations and “assist Komen in reducing disparity, morbidity, and mortality rates” in LGBT populations.
From their press release:
The new lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender council will be comprised of 11 volunteer members, including the chairperson. Members will be selected on the basis of the nominations they submit, and membership in the council is designed to reflect a broad geographic and demographic cross-section of the nation.
Nominations are due Feb. 26 at Komen for the Cure headquarters. Breast cancer survivors are especially encouraged to apply.
Downloadable nomination materials — along with information about their other culturally-specific advisory councils — are available here.
