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Who We Are & How We Can Help
Who We Are
Our Mission
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
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Our Footprint
300 offices
6,000 staff
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Our Strength
2.5 million volunteers
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Our Division Operations Focus: building and nurturing relationships, and tailoring programs to communities
Corporate & Health Community Distinguished Partners Systems Engagement
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Fighting for Everyone
For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been fighting cancer in every community.
Nearly 2.5 million volunteers in more than 6,000 communities around the globe have joined our fight against cancer.
Together, we are the largest community-based voluntary health organization in the world.
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We help people like Michele, Chris, and Phylecia face cancer.
The American Cancer Society and our supporters save lives and help those facing cancer every day.
“I was devastated. The next day, I called the American Cancer Society… That made a world of difference to me. ” Watch Michele, Chris, and Phylecia’s stories.
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Cancer Impact by the Numbers
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22% Decline in Cancer Death Rates Since 1991
That’s more than 1.5 million cancer deaths avoided.
Today, nearly 500 lives are being saved from cancer each day.
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Growing Number of Cancer Survivors In the United States, there are 14.5 million cancer survivors. By 2024, there will be almost 19 million.
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There’s Still More Work To Do
Cancer Touches Cancer Costs Cancer is a Growing Us All Us So Much Problem Around the World
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Have had immediate family or In the US each year, an estimated Globally each year, an estimated close friends with cancer.1 1.6 million new cancer cases & 14.1 million new cases & 589,000 cancer-related deaths.2 8.2 million deaths.3
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Has served as a caregiver to Cancer costs Americans Lung cancer – a largely someone with cancer.1 $88.7 billion per year in preventable cancer – causes direct medical costs.2 1 in 5 deaths worldwide.3
1. ACS Market Research: 2013 Brand Tracker | 2. American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures 2015, Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2015 | 3. The Cancer Atlas, 2nd Edition 12
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What We Do
The Power of Research
Research – The Heart Of Our Mission The American Cancer Society funds both intramural and extramural research.
Thanks to the generosity of individual and corporate supporters, the Society has invested more than $4.3 billion in research since 1946 – more than any other private, nonprofit funder of cancer research in the US.
We have played a role in most major cancer research breakthroughs in recent history.
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Extramural Research Grants in Effect as of March 2015
WA ME 18 1 842 Grants MT ND VT Nationwide 7 MN 2 OR NY NH MA 100 17 WI 8 84 19 ID SD MI RI 1 WY 28 PA CT 18 IA 46 NJ 6 NE 6 OH NV 2 IL IN 30 DE 2 1 13 UT 43 WV MD 21 CO 12 KY 1 VA 7 DC 8 CA 16 KS MO 13 108 4 19 NC 43 TN 16 OK SC 8 AZ NM 1 AR 7 3 GA MS AL 11 13 LA AK TX 2 HI 57 FL GUAM 19
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Targeted Research Funding
Investigators are engaged in cancer research and training at medical schools, universities, research institutes, and hospitals throughout the US. Following rigorous and independent peer review, the most innovative research projects are selected for support. The Society is currently investing $450 million dollars across 50 cancer types, for example:
Grants Total Breast cancer 204 $86.4 million Lung cancer 101 $31.5 million Colon cancer 100 $32.1 million Cancer disparities 85 $72.4 million Prostate cancer 78 $28.0 million Leukemia 75 $26.2 million Childhood cancer 43 $22.5 million
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Cancer Facts & Figures Series
The Society publishes the most widely cited statistics about cancer, available to the public via a series of publications:
Cancer Facts & Figures Cancer Facts & Figures for African Americans
Cancer Prevention & Early Cancer Facts & Figures for Detection Facts & Figures Hispanics/Latinos
Breast Cancer Facts Cancer Treatment & & Figures Survivorship Facts & Figures
Colorectal Cancer Facts Global Cancer Facts & & Figures Figures
cancer.org/research/cancerfactsstatistics
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CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
The Society’s peer-reviewed journal, CA, publishes the latest American Cancer Society guidelines, as well as reviews articles covering many areas of oncology.
Enables clinicians and healthcare professionals to offer evidence-based advice for cancer prevention and early detection.
Offers a host of additional resources that enable readers to stay abreast of the latest facts, figures, and information that are essential to healthcare professionals.
Is published 6 times a year in both print and online.
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Cancer Prevention & Early Detection
50 Years Fighting Tobacco Use
We know what works:
Tobacco Taxes Cessation Assistance Tobacco Advertising, Promotion, & Sponsorship (TAPS) Bans
Smoke-free Air Graphic Warning Labels Restricting Youth Access
ACS CAN* supports comprehensive The Society’s early studies linking smoke-free laws, increased smoking with lung cancer and higher Since then, adult smoking rates tobacco taxes, funding for tobacco overall death rates contributed to the US nationwide have declined from over cessation programs, and federal Surgeon General’s first report on 40% to less than 20%. regulation of tobacco products. smoking and health in 1964. These policies have helped more than 1 million people quit smoking.
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Center for Tobacco Control
Opening in 2015 to address the challenges of the changing landscape in tobacco control, including e-cigarettes, greater restrictions of sales, and new endgame strategies
Working to ensure effective policies and cessation interventions to reduce tobacco use in high-burden communities
Providing leadership training and development – both domestically and globally
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Quit For Life Program The American Cancer Society partners with Alere Wellbeing to offer the Quit For Life Program.
The program is offered by 27 states and more than 675 employers and health plans – more than any other tobacco cessation program.*
An evidence-based combination of physical, psychological, and behavioral strategies enable participants to take responsibility for and overcome their addiction.
The average quit rate among employer clients is 46% -- making the Quit For Life Program 9 times more effective than quitting without support.
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We’re fighting the rising tide of tobacco use around the globe.
The Tobacco Atlas is the most comprehensive, informative, and accessible resource on the pressing issues in the evolving tobacco epidemic.
We are standing at a “ crossroads in the fight against Watch and learn more. tobacco. ”
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Saving Lives from Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer (commonly known as “colon cancer”) is the second leading cause of cancer death, when men and women are combined.
Screening can both prevent colon cancer and detect cancer at an early stage, when it is most treatable.
Yet about 1 in 3 adults ages 50-75 are not getting tested as recommended.*
We are saving lives from colon cancer by:
Promoting screening, working with physicians and underserved communities
Providing information and support to patients
Sponsoring cutting-edge research
ACS CAN** advocates for increased access to screening and treatment
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Saving Lives from Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed non-skin cancer in women, and also occurs in men.
Screening can detect cancer at an early stage, when it is most treatable.
The five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 99% among individuals whose cancer has not spread beyond the breast at the time of diagnosis. We are making the most impact in the fight to end breast cancer by:
Promoting screening by working with physicians and underserved communities Being here 24 hours a day for you and the women you love with information, answers, and support Investing more in breast cancer research than any other cancer ACS CAN* advocating for increased funding for breast cancer research, and to ensure access to screening and treatment
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Saving Lives from Breast Cancer
Support is available 24/7 for those facing breast cancer.
Reach To Recovery® volunteers have provided personal support to more than 1.5 million women facing breast cancer since 1969.*
ACS CAN** works to increase funding for breast cancer research and ensure access to screening and treatment.
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Saving Lives from Cervical Cancer
We are working to increase cervical cancer screening and Human Papilloma Virus (HRV) vaccination by:
Establishing & leading the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable, a network of organizations to overcome barriers to HPV vaccination
Working with community clinics & state health departments to increase HPV vaccination in underserved populations
Helping found & lead Cervical Cancer Action, a global coalition that advocates for cervical cancer prevention worldwide
Cervical cancer was once a leading cause of cancer The great majority of cervical cancers could be death in the US. prevented by screening & HPV vaccination.
Death rates have dropped more than 50% over the past Yet millions of women are not being screened – and 30 years, due in large part to the Pap test. only 1 in 3 girls & 1 in 7 boys are fully vaccinated.
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Healthy Eating & Active Living
Maintaining a healthy weight, being active, and eating healthy are the most important ways to reduce cancer risk, for those who don’t smoke.
The problem is significant The Society works to: ACS CAN** works to:
Up to 1/3 of cancer cases in the US are due to overweight/obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition.*
More than 2/3 of adult Americans are overweight or obese. Help employers Promote environmental Advocate for related The obesity epidemic threatens to provide health and changes to improve nutrition legislative policy at all jeopardize our progress against cancer. wellness programs and physical activity levels of government
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Working with Health Systems
With a nationwide force of 2.5 million Our dedicated team of more than 600 volunteers and 6,000 staff, the American community-based health systems staff Cancer Society is uniquely positioned to work with: convene and influence individuals and Primary care systems organizations that have a direct impact on cancer prevention, detection, treatment, Hospital systems and survivorship. State systems
Volunteers and other organizations to support patients and caregivers
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Working with Primary Care Systems and Providers
The Society works with primary care systems and providers in communities across the country to improve delivery of cancer prevention and screening, and support patients and caregivers. For example, we: Have funded 300 community grants at community health centers to increase breast and colon cancer screening among underserved populations* Provide office-based tools and resources to improve early detection and screening Provide evidence-based policies and practices to advance systems change through the Clinicians Portal and Clinician Toolkits
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Working with Hospital Systems The Society works with hospitals and medical systems to help patients and caregivers throughout the cancer journey:
Last year we helped more than 446,000 newly diagnosed patients through our partnerships with 1,755 Commission on Cancer-accredited hospitals nationwide.*
We secure referral agreements and provide in- hospital patient navigation and integration with hospital-based multidisciplinary care teams.
We host national symposiums and provide thought leadership in palliative care and survivorship support. We partner with community-based systems to increase colon cancer screening through the 80% x 2018 campaign.
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Working with State Systems
The Society partners with state-based systems to support healthy living and improve the quality of cancer-related care. We work with: State health agencies Health insurers Medicare and Medicaid State quality improvement organizations
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Supporting Patients and Caregivers
The Society provides support where and when patients and caregivers need it most. We partner with volunteers, organizations, and systems across the country to help with patients’ most pressing needs, including: Transportation Lodging Emotional support Our always-open cancer information hotline and website
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Supporting Patients & Caregivers
Helping People Get Answers & Support When They Need It Most
61 million+ annual visits to Since 1997, 17.4 million 12 million+ educational cancer.org for crucial cancer calls, emails, and online materials and brochures per year information chats 24/7/365
6.3 million rides to 420,000 4 million nights of free lodging at Our patient navigators helping patients since 2005 Hope Lodge® facilities, saving more than 500,000 patients 550,000 patients and caregivers understand the healthcare system $466 million since 1984 and get help since 2005.
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National Cancer Information Center 1-800-227-2345 | cancer.org
Available all day, every day to answer questions, connect people with resources and community events, and provide cancer information
We respond to about 800,000 inquiries in Cancer Information Health Insurance English and Spanish each year via phone, & Resource Navigation Assistance Service email, and online chat, and support other Clinical Trials languages as needed. Donations Support Matching Service
Event Website Support Chat Service
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Top 10 Reasons People Contact Us
General questions Questions about breast, colon, about cancer prostate, and lung cancer
Financial and general assistance Transportation and lodging requests
Emotional support Prevention & Detection – especially screening
Insurance-related issues Caregiving and end-of-life questions
Request to make a general, Society event website honor, or memorial donation navigation and support
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NCIC Customer Experience
Our National Cancer Information Center brand falls well above the US average customer satisfaction score.
While scores are high overall, we received the highest scores from: • People who called for information about cancer, cancer treatment, and prevention • Women • Black/African Americans • Those newly diagnosed with cancer
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We’re standing by to answer your questions about cancer, 24/7.
Melanie Guest, a Cancer Information Specialist, talks about why she loves working here and how she helps people every day.
“When people are initially diagnosed, they are bombarded with information.... We help clarify things…. It really makes all the difference in the world. ” Watch Melanie’s story.
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Lodging
Our 31 American Cancer Society Hope Lodge® facilities across 21 states and Puerto Rico offer free, temporary lodging. Each year:
Patients save $36 million in expenses, with 276,000 nights of free lodging.
44,000 cancer patients and caregivers find a home-away-from-home during outpatient treatment.
Volunteers assist with programs and raise funds to build, operate, and update facilities.
Generous Hotel Partners provide additional free lodging across the US.
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Hope Lodge Locations
Existing Locations: New Orleans, LA Atlanta, GA Baltimore, MD New York, NY Birmingham, AL Philadelphia, PA Boston, MA Phoenix, AZ Rochester, MN Buffalo, NY Burlington, VT Rochester, NY Charleston, SC San Juan, Puerto Rico St. Louis, MO Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Tampa, FL Gainesville, FL Twin Cities/Minneapolis, MN Grand Rapids, MI Worcester, MA Greenville, NC Hershey, PA In Development: Iowa City, IA Dallas, TX Kansas City, MO Honolulu, HI Houston, TX Lexington, KY Lubbock, TX Jackson, MS Marshfield, WI Jacksonville, FL Memphis, TN Omaha, NE Salt Lake City, UT Nashville, TN
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Road To Recovery®
Each year, Road To Recovery volunteers provide transportation to and from treatment and related medical appointments 207,000+ Rides provided to cancer treatment or medical appointments 12,000 Volunteers 12,000+ Patients supported
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We help people like James get cancer treatment.
James counts on the Society for a ride to treatment appointments, when he needs it most.
“Road To Recovery means I have some people I can depend on. Watch James’ story. It helped save my life. ”
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Look Good Feel Better®
The Look Good Feel Better program teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects that often accompany cancer treatment.
Special programs for women, men, and teens
Nearly 1 million patients served since 1987
Specially trained cosmetologist volunteers
Collaboration of the American Cancer Society, the Personal Care Products Council Foundation, and the Professional Beauty Association
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American Cancer Society Reach To Recovery®
For more than 40 years, Reach To Recovery volunteers have been providing one-on-one support to women with breast cancer.
1.5 million breast cancer patients served since 1969
Specially trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors
Volunteers from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Available in person, over the phone, and via email
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We provide one-on-one support to women facing breast cancer.
Reach To Recovery volunteers like Anne are breast cancer survivors themselves, carefully screened and highly trained.
“I know how hard it was for me, when I had my own diagnosis. You don’t know where to turn. I connect with people who really need me at that time in their lives. Watch Anne’s story. ”
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® “tlc” Tender Loving“TLC” Care Tender Loving Care ®
Our “tlc” Tender Loving Care catalog is tailored for women undergoing treatment, experiencing hair loss as a result of treatment, and who have had breast surgery due to cancer.
Wigs, hair loss products, and mastectomy supplies at affordable prices are also available at tlcdirect.org
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM The Society’s Advocacy Affiliate
ACS CAN* policy priorities include:
Increasing federal funding for cancer research
Enacting comprehensive smoke-free laws, increasing tobacco taxes, and funding cessation programs
Improving access to quality, affordable health care for people with cancer and their families
Promoting palliative care, which treats the patient as well as the disease and emphasizes a patient’s quality of life
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Mobilizing Communities
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American Cancer Society Relay For Life®
Founded 30 years ago, the Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest grassroots fundraising event to raise cancer awareness and support the fight against cancer.
Every year, approximately 4 million people take part in one of 6,000 American Cancer Society Relay For Life events in 24 countries, raising about $1 million every day.
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Relay For Life Relay For Life events are organized community fundraising events that celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost, and take action to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
Events are community-based and driven by volunteers, who work together to bring the people and build the fun so we can fund the mission of the American Cancer Society.
Bring the People Build the Fun Fund the Mission Prior to events, teams form by The whole community is invited to participate in Participants raise funds before, during, and signing up in person or online. the family-friendly environment, where food, after Relay events to help the Society finish games, and activities provide entertainment and the fight against cancer. build camaraderie.
Corporate Engagement Opportunities: Cause marketing opportunities Volunteerism Local, regional, and national sponsorships In-kind services or donations Local and national employee/team participation Survivorship recognition
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Relay For Life
More than 5,000 Relay For Life events are held in the US alone, every year.
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Relay For Life volunteers raise funds to fuel the Society’s mission.
Funds raised through Relay events help the Society make progress in finding cures and removing barriers for people facing the disease.
“There’s hardly a person out there who hasn’t benefited from our work. Watch and learn more. ”
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American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer®
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is a powerful event to raise awareness and funds to end breast cancer. As the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation, the noncompetitive three- to five- mile walks unite nearly 300 communities with a shared determination to finish the fight against breast cancer.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
At Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks, communities embrace a bittersweet mix of purpose – celebrating survivorship, paying meaningful tributes to loved ones lost, and having collective determination to raise funds to help finish the fight!
Making Strides supporters can be proud that the money they raise enables the American Cancer Society to:
Invest in groundbreaking Provide free, comprehensive Help people take steps to research information and support to those reduce their breast cancer touched by breast cancer risk for find it early, when The Society is currently investing in 204 breast cancer research grants, it’s most treatable totaling $86.4 million.*
Making Strides supporters also use their power to urge lawmakers to fund research that will help prevent and treat breast cancer through efforts by the Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer®
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events are noncompetitive, 3- to 5-mile walks. WA ME MT Participants walk in teams or individually, and ND VT OR MN NH invite their friends and families to join their WI NY MA team and donate to their effort. ID SD MI RI WY PA CT Volunteers help with check-in, water IA NJ NE OH stations, information, and much more. NV IL IN DE UT WV MD CO VA DC Corporate engagement opportunities: CA KS MO KY NC Cause marketing opportunities OK TN SC Local and national employee/ AZ NM AR team participation GA MS AL In-kind services or donations LA Local, regional, and statewide sponsorship AK TX HI opportunities FL GUAM
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The Power of Our Brand
Highly trusted source Best brand image** Most highly valued Most relevant to of cancer information* nonprofit brand** consumer**
* Every year, the Society answers more than 800,000 requests via phone, email, or online chat. More than 61 million visit cancer.org annually for up-to-date information about cancer in general, or about a diagnosis they or a loved one has received. ** 2013 American Cancer Society blinded consumer Brand Tracking study. 59
More than 9 in 10 people recognize our brand*
1 in 2 consider the Society to be the leader in the fight against cancer**
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Local Impact
Making a Difference in ______Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer.
ACCESS TO CARE LODGING
In 2014, we provided more than X,XXX rides for cancer In 2014, we provided lodging to X,XXX patients and caregivers patients to and from treatment in our state alone. who travelled to treatment centers in our state.
HELP WITH APPEARANCE-RELATED CANCER RESEARCH SIDE EFFECTS The Society is currently investing more than We helped X,XXX women with cancer in our state learn how to $XX million in research grants in our state alone. manage appearance-related side effects.
ONLINE HELP TRUSTED INFORMATION
People from across the US and around the globe made In 2014, we helped 800,000 people who requested 61 million visits to cancer.org in 2014. information via phone, email, and online chats,
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Financial Stewardship
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Donations At Work
Here’s How We Spend The Money And Where It Came From
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74% 26% 95% 1% 4% Program Services Supporting Services People Like You Grants and contracts Income from from government investments $144M Cancer research $49M Management & general expenses Special events agencies $276M Patient support $177M Fundraising expenses Personal gifts $117M Prevention information & education Corporate gifts $95M Detection & treatment Bequests, etc.
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As Committed to Transparency as We Are to Our Mission
The American Cancer Our annual Stewardship Our website includes Society may not be Report provides a financial information for publicly traded, but we comprehensive look at our “shareholders,” are publicly held. Being the effectiveness and including our tax forms, We meet or exceed the a leader in transparency efficiency of our annual audit report, Better Business and accountability is organization. and data on the impact Bureau’s Wise Giving very important to us. we make. Alliance standards.
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Join Us Today
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Volunteer Opportunities cancer.org/volunteer
Volunteer to help eliminate cancer as a major health problem and alleviate suffering from the disease.
Community Events Programs & Services Leadership & Support Advocacy Relay For Life® Road To Recovery® Roles American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Reach To Recovery® Office support volunteers Cancer Action NetworkSM Breast Cancer® Look Good Feel Better® Leadership councils (ACS CAN) Distinguished Events Hope Lodge® Volunteer recruiters Visit acscan.org
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Thanks to generous donations from individuals and corporate supporters, we continue fighting to eliminate cancer as a major health problem and alleviate suffering from the disease.
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Questions & Answers
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