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We set goals and make plans – we don’t let cancer keep us from planning things. And I am committed to getting some form of exercise every single day. Even in the hospital, I force myself to be active.
compassion
It's what we're made of
We know a cancer diagnosis can be scary – and overwhelming. Whether you need emotional support, the latest cancer information, a ride to chemo, or a place to stay when treatment is far away, we're here to help – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
American Cancer Society having this Hope Lodge for a family that has to go through something as traumatic as we are — I can't describe it... They've saved us so much money and so much stress.
determination
A little goes a long way
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They fundraise, they help patients, they advocate for life-saving change, and they're committed to helping us achieve our mission. We'd love for you to join them.
Relay For Life
Join the world's largest volunteer-based fundraising event.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Support the walk that unites nearly 300 communities every year.
2 million volunteers strong and counting
Be part of the movement to save lives and celebrate life. Every single day.
generosity
Keeps us going
Over the past 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been working relentlessly to end cancer. We're not there yet, but with the help of our donors, we've made some incredible progress.
$4.6
billion
Amount we've invested in cancer research since 1946.
6.3
million
Number of free rides to treatment we've provided for cancer patients.
781
thousand
Number of screenings we’ve contributed to in underserved communities since 2011.
2.1
million
Number of cancer deaths averted since 1991.
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