Our Status
Pink Ribbon is a corporation as defined by subparagraph (a)(5) of Section 102 (Definitions) of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law. Pink Ribbon International is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 501(c)3 approval is currently pending.
Our Mission
Pink Ribbon is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. In furtherance of the foregoing charitable, educational and scientific purposes, Pink Ribbon International shall:
- Create worldwide awareness for breast cancer;
- Provide information, resources, support and guidance for patients, caregivers, providers, and all persons whose lives have been affected directly or indirectly by breast cancer;
- Promote and focus research into the causes, prevention, treatment, cure and other medical aspects of breast cancer;
- Assist, directly or indirectly, any third-party charitable organizations involved in any aspect of breast cancer awareness and research;
- Conduct any and all lawful activities which may be useful in accomplishing the foregoing purposes.
Our Objectives
We define our Objectives with the 5 A's
- Awareness - public awareness and acceptance of breast cancer related issues (examining, education, research)
- Alignment - global alignment of local, national and international breast cancer initiatives
- Advocacy - advocating for funding Public, Government, Health Care Institutions and Industry
- Accreditation - procedure for using the official ribbon, preventing hoaxes and abuse
- Alliances - partnering with Public, Government, Health Care Institutions and Industry without losing independence
Our Deliverables
Pink Ribbon is dedicated to the following deliverables:
- Maintaining Pink Ribbon Website
- Publishing Pink Ribbon Magazine
- Issuing Pink Ribbon Awards
- Selecting Pink Ribbon Ambassadors
- Initiating Pink Ribbon Activities
Our Office
Pink Ribbon is officially incorporated at 350 West 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019 United States of America. Our office is a virtual office. This means that all our volunteers work from their personal desks worldwide. This concept avoids unnecessary housing costs for the organisation.
Our Donations
Pink Ribbon is financially supported by a group of volunteers that has dedicated itself to the cause. The organisation is financed by this group. All other donations are for 100% transfered to accredited breast cancer research and awareness organisations world wide.