The California Breast Cancer Research Program Joins the Checkoff California Umbrella Campaign
The California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP) has joined a coalition
comprised of the other recipients of voluntary contributions on the state
income tax form, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, and both the Northern and Southern
California Broadcasters’ Associations to launch the Checkoff California
media campaign. These groups have united together to alert California tax
payers to the unique opportunity they have to give to the causes closest to
their hearts on their California State Income Tax Form 540. To see a full
description of the Checkoff California umbrella campaign and all of the participants
visit www.checkoffcalifornia.org any
time after January 1, 2007.
About the CBCRP
The mission of the California Breast Cancer Research Program is to eliminate
breast cancer by leading innovation in research, communication, and collaboration
in the California scientific and lay communities.
Created by the State Legislature in 1993, the California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP) is the largest state-funded breast cancer research program in the nation and is administered by the University of California, Office of the President. To date, the CBCRP has awarded 725 grants to 89 scientific institutions and community entities, totaling more than $174 million for research in California to prevent, treat, and cure breast cancer. Grants from the CBCRP fill gaps not traditionally funded by other research programs to jump-start new areas of investigation that push the boundaries of research and foster new collaborations. The CBCRP is funded through the voluntary tax check-off program on personal income tax form 540, a portion of the state tobacco tax, and individual contributions. For more information call 888 313-2277, or visit www.cbcrp.org.
