Community is a sign that love is possible in a materialistic world where people so often either ignore or fight each other. It is a sign that we don’t need a lot of money to be happy—in fact, the opposite.
—Jean Vanier, Community and Growth
American Association for Cancer Research
The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration.
American Cancer Society
1-800-227-2345
1875 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 730
Washington, DC 20009
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.
American Lung Association
1-800-586-4872
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
Their mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
The Breast Cancer Action
1-866-760-8223
1388 Sutter St., Suite 400
The Breast Cancer Action carries the voices of people affected by breast cancer to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end the breast cancer epidemic.
Cancer Lifeline
206-297-2500
1-800-255-5505
Provides emotional support, resources, educational classes, and exercise programs designed to support people in all stages of the cancer process. They welcome patients, survivors, and their families, friends, co-workers, and caregivers.
Cancer Really Sucks
1-319-393-9681
P.O. Box 11264
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1264
A website designed for teens looking for hope and ways to cope with cancer in their world.
Cancer Resources of Mendocino County
707-937-3833
Its mission is to improve the quality of life for those in Mendocino County faced with cancer.
Colon Cancer Alliance
1-877-422-2030
1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1066
Washington, DC 20005
Colon Cancer Alliance’s mission is to knock colon cancer out of the top three cancer killers list. We are doing this by championing prevention, funding cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient support services.
Corporate Angel Network
Westchester County Airport
One Loop Road
The Corporate Angel Network is the only charitable organization in the United States whose sole mission is to help cancer patients access the best possible treatment for their specific type of cancer by arranging free travel to treatment across the country using empty seats on corporate jets.
Foundation for Women’s Cancer
www.foundationforwomenscancer.org
1-312-578-1439
230 West Monroe, Suite 2528
Chicago, IL 60606
The foundation’s mission is to facilitate synergy between organizations who share the goals of gynecologic cancer prevention, early detection, and optimal care of women living with these malignancies.
Intercultural Cancer Council
1-713-798-4617
Baylor College of Medicine
1709 Dryden Road, Suite 1025
Houston, TX 77030-3411
Intercultural Cancer Council promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically underserved patients in the United States and its associate territories.
Mothers and Daughters
1-410-778-1982
The organization provides free support services designed to help mothers who have daughters battling breast cancer.
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
1-203-972-1250
383 Main Ave., 5th Floor
Norwalk, CT 06851
The MMRF relentlessly pursues innovative means that accelerate the development of next-generation multiple myeloma treatments to extend the lives of patients and lead to a cure.
The NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs to the cause of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of the cancer patients and their families.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
1-888-682-7426
500 NE Spanish River Blvd., Suite 8
Boca Raton, FL 33431
The mission of the organization is to save lives by fighting tirelessly to prevent and cure ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors.
Northwest Hope and Healing
206-615-2888
P.O. Box 16069
Seattle WA 98116
Northwest Hope and Healing offers financial support to women in need who are battling breast and gynecological cancers in the Seattle, Washington, area.
Patient Advocate Foundation
www.patientadvocate.org
1-800-532-5274
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606
Patient Advocate Foundation provides patient case management services to Americans with chronic, life-threatening, and debilitating illnesses.
Prevent Cancer Foundation
1600 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
The Foundation’s mission is to save lives through cancer prevention and early detection.