Cure Breast Cancer Foundation

FAQs

Q. What is the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation?

A. CBCF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit foundation created to raise money for breast cancer research at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York and other national and international research facilities, on the growth and spreading of breast cancer cells, known as the Self-Seeding Theory.
Q. Who founded the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation?

A. CBCF was founded by Carly Abramson in October 2007, with help from her father, Andrew Abramson, President and CEO of Value Companies, Inc., a leading real estate development, investment and management company based in Clifton, New Jersey. For the full story click here.
Q. How will funds to CBCF be used?

A. CBCF donates 90% of its net fundraising proceeds to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and other national and international research facilities under the direction of Dr. Larry Norton, Scientific Advisory of CBCF, on the growth and spreading of breast cancer cells, known as the Self-Seeding Theory of Breast Cancer.

CBCF is the major support of this new initiative under the direction of Dr. Larry Norton, concerning a revolutionary theory of cancer: that it is a disease of cell mobility as well as cell division.

CBCF is the primary source of funding for the research of the Self-Seeding Theory by Dr. Larry Norton and colleagues.
Q. How does CBCF differ from other philanthropic organizations devoted to breast cancer research?

A. CBCF differs from other philanthropic organizations because instead of raising money for general breast cancer research, funds raised by the CBCF are devoted entirely to Dr. Larry Norton and colleagues’ research on the growth and spreading of breast cancer cells known as the Self-Seeding Theory of Breast Cancer. This research focuses on improving the understanding of not only breast cancer, but also other cancers.
Q. Who will oversee research efforts funded by the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation?

A. Dr. Larry Norton, who is the Deputy Physician-in-Chief for Breast Cancer Programs and the Medical Director of the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Cancer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, serves as the Scientific Advisor to the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation.
Q. What are all the ways I can donate to the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation?

A. Online: Donating Online is our easiest option. You can donate using any major credit card here.

Secure Online Payments: We use PayPal to securely process all online donations. You do not need an account with PayPal to donate to CBCF, and we will never share your information with anyone.

By Check: Send checks made payable to the ‘Cure Breast Cancer Foundation’ to our office at: Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, 1122 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013.

Money Orders: Send money orders made payable to the ‘Cure Breast Cancer Foundation’ to our address listed above.
Q. How much of my donation goes to the cause?

A. CBCF donates 90% of its net fundraising proceeds to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and other national and international research facilities under the direction of Dr. Larry Norton, Scientific Advisory of CBCF, on the growth and spreading of breast cancer cells, known as the Self-Seeding Theory of Breast Cancer.
Q. Do we accept in kind donations of products or services?

A. CBCF accepts non-cash donations (an in kind donation, such as a product(s) and/or service(s)). CBCF is grateful and appreciative to all the companies who donate gifts in kind to our foundation. If you would like to make a gift in kind, please contact us at info@curebreastcancerfoundation.org.
Q. How can I get my employer to match my donation to the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation?

A. If your employer participates in a corporate matching program, take advantage of the opportunity to increase your donation to the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation. Visit our Donate page and scroll down to the Matching Gifts section to learn how you can submit your donation.
Q. Are there volunteer opportunities with CBCF?

A. Volunteers are extremely important to CBCF. There are many opportunities, from day-to-day activities and events to photographing a fundraiser. We would love to have you join our volunteer team! If you are in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut metro-area, please contact us at info@curebreastcancerfoundation.org, with your name, contact information, and how you can contribute (events, administrative tasks, photography, etc.).

CBCF offers volunteer credits for high school and college students as well as internship opportunities. For more information, please contact us atinfo@curebreastcancerfoundation.org for more information.
Q. How can I fundraise or host an event for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation?

A. The possibilities for hosting an event for breast cancer research are limitless, and Cure Breast Cancer Foundation would love to work with you to bring your ideas to fruition. You can also become an ambassador and help spread the word about our mission. Please contact us atinfo@curebreastcancerfoundation.org for more details, and feel free to visit our Ambassadors page to learn how you can further support CBCF.
Q. Are there Sponsorship or Partnership opportunities available?

A. We welcome all corporate and individual sponsors or partners interested in aligning with CBCF’s mission and helping join in the fight against breast cancer. Please direct all inquiries to info@curebreastcancerfoundation.org.
Q. Is my donation tax-deductible?

A. All donations of assets of any nature are tax-deductible, for those individuals that itemize their deductions on their individual tax returns, as the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization. Our 501(c)(3) may not be provided to any sponsors or donors on our behalf without our written consent. If you need our 990 information, please email info@curebreastcancerfoundation.org.
Q. How do I get a tax receipt for my donation?

A. For donations made online, you’ll receive a confirmation email within a few minutes of donating. Tax receipts will be mailed or emailed within 8 weeks of your donation.

For donations made by check or money order, tax receipts will be mailed or emailed within 8 weeks of CBCF receiving your donation.

For non-cash donations (an in kind donation, such as a product(s) and/or service(s)), an acknowledgement letter of the nature of the donation is provided to the donor. CBCF must advise the donor of the ultimate value that the item brought into the organization. Tax receipts will be mailed or emailed within 12 weeks of your donation being used at a CBCF event or fundraiser or other CBCF specified function.

If you have not received a tax receipt, please email info@curebreastcancerfoundation.org.
Q. What are the Terms of Use of www.curebreastcancerfoundation.org?

A. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
CURE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION WEBSITE

By using this website www.curebreastcancerfoundation.org (collectively, the “Website”), you are knowingly and willingly agreeing to be bound by these Terms of Use and understand that these terms of use shall constitute a binding and enforceable contract between you and Cure Breast Cancer Foundation (“CBCF”). These Terms of Use set forth the terms and conditions under which you may access and use the Website. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you may not use this Website.

Modifications

CBCF may, in its sole discretion and at any time, modify these Terms of Use, in whole or in part, by posting such modifications on the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes will operate as an acknowledgement of your acceptance of the then current Terms of Use. The Terms of Use will include the date CBCF last updated the Terms of Use.

Use Of The Website

You agree and acknowledge that the Website and the content, including, but not limited to, graphics, text, video, and the like, including any third party content, and other information provided on the Website (the “Website Content”), is the sole and exclusive intellectual property of CBCF or is licensed by CBCF for use on the Website. The Website Content shall not be copied, reproduced, displayed, used, sold or otherwise distributed or modified without the express prior written consent of CBCF or its licensors. CBCF hereby grants you a license to view the Website and the Website Content solely in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Terms of Use. Exclusive of any third party content and subject to the above limitations, you may print a single copy of limited portions of the Website Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. CBCF reserves the right to temporarily disable or permanently discontinue any and all functionality or your use of the Website, including the provision of any and all Website Content, at any time without notice and with no liability to you. If you fail to comply with any provision of these Terms of Use, any rights granted to you herein will automatically terminate. In the event of such termination, you must immediately cease use of the Website.

Jurisdictional Disclaimer

CBCF intends that the Website will be viewed by U.S. persons. This should not be viewed as a solicitation or offer of services in any jurisdiction in which CBCF is not qualified to do business. It is provided for informational purposes only.

Disclaimer Of Warranties And Limitation Of Liability

a) Disclaimer of Warranties: THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. CBCF EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. CBCF MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR MALICIOUS CODE; OR (ii) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS. ANY MATERIAL OR INFORMATION DOWNLOADED FROM OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA RESULTING FROM SUCH DOWNLOAD OR USE.

b) Limitation of Liability: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, WILL CBCF, ITS PARTNERS, AFFILIATES, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ADVISORS, LICENSORS, LICENSEES OR CONTENT PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES, DAMAGES, INJURIES OR EXPENSES THAT RESULT FROM ANY ASPECT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RELIANCE ON INFORMATION OBTAINED ON THE WEBSITE, FROM OTHERS USING THE WEBSITE, MISTAKES, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELETION OF FILES OR ELECTRONIC MAIL, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO DATA, ERRORS, DEFECTS, VIRUSES, DELAYS IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, OR ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, WHETHER OR NOT RESULTING FROM ACTS OF GOD, COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE, THEFT, DESTRUCTION OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE WHETHER BASED ON A THEORY OF NEGLIGENCE, CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. YOU HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THIS PROVISION WILL APPLY WHETHER OR NOT CBCF IS GIVEN NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND THAT THIS PROVISION WILL APPLY TO ALL WEBSITE CONTENT, MERCHANDISE OR SERVICES THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM TIME TO TIME FROM CBCF OR ITS PARTNERS AND ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, INJURIES OR EXPENSES THAT RESULT THEREFROM. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS CBCF, ITS PRINCIPLES, AFFILIATES AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY CBCF DURING OR AS A RESULT OF ANY INVESTIGATION RELATED TO ANY ILLEGAL OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE WEBSITE AND FROM ANY ACTIONS TAKEN AS A CONSEQUENCE OF SUCH INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER CBCF OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, IF, DESPITE THE LIMITATIONS ABOVE, CBCF IS FOUND LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE WHICH ARISES OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH ANY OF THE OCCURRENCES DESCRIBED ABOVE, THEN ANY LIABILITY RESULTING THEREFROM SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, IN THE AGGREGATE FOR ALL CLAIMS AGAINST CBCF AND CBCF INDEMNITIES.

c) Exclusions and Limitations: The limitation of liability reflects the allocation of risk between the parties. The limitations specified in this section will survive and apply even if any limited remedy specified in these terms is found to have failed of its essential purpose. The limitations of liability provided in these terms inure to the benefit of CBCF. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In any event, the foregoing limitations shall apply to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CBCF, its affiliates, partners, advisors, employees, members, managers, officers, directors, agents, licensors, licensees or content providers) (the “CBCF Indemnities”) from any claims, losses, damages, expenses, demands, and costs (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees), arising out of or relating to your use of the Website.

Third Party Links

The Website may contain hyperlinks ("Links") to other websites, or advertising or sponsorships operated by or referring to third parties and their goods and services ("Advertising"). Links and Advertising may be made available to assist you, the user. CBCF does not control such Links or Advertising. CBCF MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES CONCERNING SUCH THIRD PARTY WEBSITES OR RESOURCES AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OR OPERATION OF SUCH THIRD PARTY WEBSITES OR RESOURCES, AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THEM. Inclusion of such Links or Advertising does not imply any endorsement by CBCF, including but not limited to opinions, statements, information, individuals or entities referred to on such Links or Advertising or any association with their operators. You are solely responsible for any charges or obligations that you may incur in your dealings with such linked site operators or advertisers. Linked sites or other websites may also have a hyperlink to this Website; CBCF is not, and you agree that CBCF is not, responsible for the content of any such website or the actions of any operator of any such website.

Warning Against Hackers

Unfortunately, data transmission over the Internet cannot be guaranteed to be secure nor is any security system completely secure. CBCF does not guarantee the security of any information you transmit to CBCF or provide online. CBCF requests that you do not send, and CBCF will not be liable for your sending sensitive or confidential information electronically. It is possible that other users or unauthorized "hackers" may post or transmit offensive or obscene materials on the Website and that you may be involuntarily exposed to such materials. It may also be possible for other users or "hackers" to obtain personal information about you. By using the Website, you assume the risk of such occurrences.

Limitation On Time To File Claims

ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

Legal Notices And Contact Information

If you intend to carry out legal action of any kind against the Website or CBCF, you are required to contact CBCF seven (7) business days before any legal claim is made. Please remember the Website is intended to benefit its users and CBCF intends no harm to you or anyone else by operating this Website.

Miscellaneous Terms

1. Governing Law. By accessing the Website, you agree that the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to principles or conflict of laws, will govern these Terms of Use and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and CBCF or its affiliates. In addition, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New Jersey in the county of Passaic, and that any action pursued concerning these Terms of Use or your use of the Website shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New Jersey in the county of Passaic.

2. Construction. If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to affect the intent of these Terms of Use, and the remainder of these Terms of Use shall continue in full force and effect.

3. No Waiver. The failure by either you or CBCF to exercise or enforce any rights or provisions of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision or any other provision of these Terms of Use.

4. Survival and Severability. Each provision in these Terms of Use regarding representations and warranties, indemnification, disclaimers and limitations on liability shall survive any termination of these Terms of Use and if otherwise legally unenforceable due to its breadth, shall be interpreted in such a manner as to preserve its enforceability, while maintaining the least change in scope.

5. Headings. The headings hereof are descriptive only and not to be used in interpreting the provisions of these Terms of Use.

Contacting CBCF

You may contact CBCF if you have any questions about the Terms of Use, the practices of this Website, or your dealings with the Website by sending an email to info@curebreastcancerfoundation.org.

Updated as of June 2015

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