Singer/Songwriter Fights Breast Cancer with Music
Janice Alemian Belitsky’s Song Raises Funds for Susan G. Komen For the Cure
With the release of her new single, ‘til the Cure is Won, singer/songwriter Janice Alemian Belitsky makes it possible to fight breast cancer with a few clicks of your iPod. Belitsky is donating all proceeds from sales of the inspirational song to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
“For several years, I’ve strived to create a significant way to give my music purpose. ‘til the Cure is Won is a direct result of that effort. I wrote it on a day when I felt powerless to change what was happening to someone I loved. I hope the song will bring comfort and inspiration to everyone who hears it,” said Belitsky.
‘til the Cure is Won speaks to the hearts of those suffering from serious illness, as well as to the people who long to comfort them.
Belitsky began singing in nightclubs in the U.S. and Canada while still in her teens. She enjoyed a rewarding career for many years before taking a break from performing and touring to get married and raise a family. A native of Massachusetts, Belitsky and her husband, Lee, live in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with their two children.
‘til the Cure is Won is available for purchase on iTunes via the following link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/til-the-cure-is-won-single/id559859839
The song is also available at CD Baby.com.
Anne Perkins
5:02 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
RE: Susan Komen The pink ribbon has become the symbol for awareness of breast cancer and can be found adorning everything from soda cans to sneakers. But how many of us stop to examine those pink ribbon charities soliciting our support? There is a non-profit website called Charity Navigator who has done the work for you. They have reviewed the financial health of over two dozen of the largest charities working to fight and prevent breast cancer in America. Although these charities have been very successful at generating support, together raising nearly $1.7 billion annually in contributions, the disparity in their financial health is enormous.
The good news is that several of these charities efficiently utilize donations to pursue their mission of curing and preventing breast cancer. However, others will astound donors with their inefficient operations and low marks for Accountability & Transparency. For example, one charity spends less than 2% of its budget on fundraising expenses, while another spends nearly 98%! Many of these charities spend at least 80% of their budgets on programs and services, while four spend less than 50%. And while more than half of them earn high ratings for their commitment to Accountability & Transparency, three of them earn 0-stars and two earn 1 star in this area. I strongly suggest you check out this web site before donating to Susan Komen or any charity. Their website is CharityNavigator.org