Maine Related Information

Find American Cancer Society research grants and health professional training grants by state.

Biography of Jessica Palmer, Director of Major Gifts on the American Cancer Society Northeast Regional team.

Joyce Antine, Major Gifts Director

Biography of Katherine King, Senior Director, Major Gifts for the American Cancer Society.

Bio for Katy Nowoswiat, Director of Estate and Gift Planning for the American Cancer Society.

The American Cancer Society's local resources, programs, and events help those going through cancer in Maine.

It’s been more than 7 years since Ward was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a type of cancer that starts in the lining of the chest. The main risk factor is breathing in asbestos, often in workplaces such as mines. But Ward spent her career as a nurse working in hospitals and doctors’ offices.

Biography of Michael Duff, Planned Giving Director for the American Cancer Society.

Testicular cancer survivor Jeremiah Ray is healing and getting stronger. Ray, now 35, is recovering from treatment for testicular cancer that came back a second time.

Sue Durgy, Planned Giving Director

After being diagnosed with testicular cancer, and then seeing it return, Jeremiah Ray has begun an aggressive regimen of chemotherapy that’s left him feeling drained, both physically and emotionally.