Stamp has raised $90 million for research since 1998 Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today announced the reauthorization of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp, a semi-postal stamp that directs 10 cents from every sale to fund breast cancer research.
When did the breast cancer stamp come out?
Breast Cancer Research Stamp The Breast Cancer Research semipostal was issued July 29, 1998, in Washington, DC. As of the end of June 2021, more than 1.08 billion Breast Cancer Research stamps had been sold, bringing the total revenue raised to more than $92.7 million.
Do breast cancer stamps expire?
The Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp, originally issued in 1998, is being reissued in 2014. Each Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp is valid for postage at the First-Class Mail®, single-piece, first-ounce rate in effect at the time of purchase.
What was the cost of the first breast cancer stamp?
As the first U.S. semi-postal stamp, the Breast Cancer Research issue cost 40 cents while carrying a postage value of 32 cents. Of the extra eight cents, 70 percent went to the National Institute of Health, and 30 percent funded medical research by the Department of Defense.
How does the breast cancer research stamp work?
Purchase of this stamp supports the Breast Cancer Research work of the National Institutes of Health and the Medical Research Program of the Department of Defense. Each Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp is valid for postage at the First-Class Mail®, single-piece, first-ounce rate in effect at the time of purchase.
Is there a USPS stamp for breast cancer?
WASHINGTON — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is reminding customers they can help fund the cause by purchasing the Breast Cancer Research Stamp. These 65-cent self-adhesive semipostal stamps are available year-round in sheets of 20 to help raise funds for breast cancer research.
Do you need a makeup stamp for first class postage?
Purchase these postage stamps at one value, and use them as first-class postage on a 1-oz. letter at any time. They do not require a “makeup stamp” or extra cost. These stamps first issued in 2007 continue to be available at the current first-class postage rate.
As the first U.S. semi-postal stamp, the Breast Cancer Research issue cost 40 cents while carrying a postage value of 32 cents. Of the extra eight cents, 70 percent went to the National Institute of Health, and 30 percent funded medical research by the Department of Defense.
Purchase of this stamp supports the Breast Cancer Research work of the National Institutes of Health and the Medical Research Program of the Department of Defense. Each Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp is valid for postage at the First-Class Mail®, single-piece, first-ounce rate in effect at the time of purchase.
WASHINGTON — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is reminding customers they can help fund the cause by purchasing the Breast Cancer Research Stamp. These 65-cent self-adhesive semipostal stamps are available year-round in sheets of 20 to help raise funds for breast cancer research.
When did the Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Stamp come out?
History and description. In 1996, the United States Postal Service Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp (the pink ribbon stamp at the then-current first class rate of 32 cents) was issued and did not sell well. The Breast Cancer Research Stamp was the idea of Ernie Bodai, MD, a breast surgeon.
