Nonprofit

American Cancer Society-Discovery Shop

Akron, OH

  • Mission

    The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly 2 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle.

    About Us

    Most know ACS by Relay For Life or Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The Discovery Shop is a whole different way to fight cancer. A Discovery Shop is an Upscale Resale Shop that has 1-2 employees and is otherwise completely staffed by volunteers. This allows us to raise funds to support our groundbreaking research, rides too treatment and Hope Lodge.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Health & Medicine

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