Coffee for a Cure raises over $40K for breast cancer patients

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The 11th annual Coffee for a Cure raised a record-breaking over $40K to support breast cancer patients across the region.

The exact total was $40,211.56.

This year marked the most successful fundraiser in the event’s history. The Human Bean raised $20,105.78 through sales, tips and donations.

The Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary matched the amount dollar for dollar, bringing the total raised to $40,211.56.

Funds collected during the event will support the Mosaic Life Care Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund. The Breast Cancer Patient Fund helps provide mammograms, education and post-diagnosis support and financial assistance during treatment.

Since its start in 2016, Coffee for a Cure has raised $251,126.02 to support breast cancer patients across the region.