Nonprofit

American Cancer Society


  • Mission

    The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

    About Us

    The American Cancer Society Core Values are at the heart of what we do. These guiding principles have shaped and will shape our past, present, and future. We commit to living these Core Values in all our words, actions, and decisions.

    Integrity: Driven by truth, ethics, and fact of science

    Compassion: Caring for and supporting those touched by cancer

    Courage: Undeterred by challenges and bold in action

    Determination: Relentlessly pursuing a world without cancer

    Diversity: Intentionally striving for equity through inclusion and respect

    Cause Areas Include

    • Education
    • Health & Medicine
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Volunteering
    • Women

    Location & Contact

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