July 2020

Dear Friends and Supporters,

For over 60 years, the Israel Cancer Association has been leading endless endeavors and tireless efforts in the fight against cancer, with the aim of reducing cancer morbidity and mortality.

The ICA promotes the fight against cancer on all fronts by providing dozens of research grants each year, building and renovating oncology departments and breast centers, purchasing state-of-the-art medical equipment, carrying out awareness activities for early detection and prevention as well as promoting welfare and support programs.

During our many years of activity, the ICA achieved impressive accomplishments, among them increased cure rates thanks to research, new treatment modalities and innovative drugs. Extensive activities in early detection of breast cancer, colorectal cancer and skin cancer ranked Israel 6th out of 85 countries worldwide in cancer survival rates. In addition, the ICA has succeeded in bridging the gaps between the diverse population segments in Israel.

In the link to the 2019 annual report below, you can find more details about our projects and other highlights from the past year. Additional information can be found on our website, which enjoys about 1.5 million entries per year in the Hebrew version and is updated on a regular basis with diverse and extensive informational material.

I wish to thank each and every one of you, dear active volunteers and supporters abroad, for your ongoing efforts and loyalty and for lending us a helping hand, enabling us to promote our many goals. Your support gives us the strength to continue our fight against the disease for the patients, survivors and their families. I look forward to a productive collaboration for many years to come.

Digital annual report 2019: https://en.cancer.org.il/template_e/default.aspx?PageId=7725

Together, we can achieve a cancer-free future!

Sincerely yours,

Moshe Bar-Haim Director General Israel Cancer Association (ICA)