It is estimated that one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, making it one of our most serious threats to public health. In New York City alone, each year approximately 5,000 women will learn they have breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among women in the city. Moreover, approximately 1,200 women in New York City will succumb to the disease every year.
Schedule C designates funding for community based not-for-profit and other public service organizations. Expenditure of any funds is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a detailed initial review process, and all applicable City procurement requirements at the time of contract award.