Donate by Mail or Phone
You can make your gift by calling our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345 and speaking to one of our donation specialists. You can also send your donation by mail.
Honor & Memorial Giving
Celebrate the life of a friend or loved one by making a donation to the American Cancer Society in their honor or memory.
Monthly Giving
With a simple, secure monthly gift, you can provide the kind of steady support the American Cancer Society needs to achieve their vision of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. Sign up to be a monthly donor today.
Give Cryptocurrency
Crypto holders can make a greater impact on our mission while reducing their taxes by donating crypto directly instead of converting to cash first.
Stocks and Securities
A gift of securities may provide substantial benefits to you as a donor while you help support people facing cancer.
Employer Gift Match
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Ask your employer if they will match your gift, or call 1-800-227-2345 and we can help confirm if your employer has a matching gift program.
Major Gifts – Estate Giving
Planned Giving
Learn how a donation may fit into your financial, tax, or estate goals. There are many gift opportunities that cost you absolutely nothing today but can help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Philanthropy
Learn how you can support the American Cancer Society’s mission and see the profound impact your philanthropic-level gifts can make in the fight against cancer.
Financial Planning – Charitable Investments
Donor Advised Funds
Call 1-800-227-2345 so we can assist you and your financial advisor in using your donor advised fund (DAF) to make a donation.
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are age 70 ½ or older, use your traditional IRA as a simple way to reduce your tax liability and make charitable gifts.
Combined Federal Campaign
If you're a federal employee, learn how to make the American Cancer Society your charity of choice in the Combined Federal Campaign. It’s an easy way to help us improve the lives of people with cancer and their families.
Donate Your Stuff
Donate Your Car
Donate your used car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, RV, or boat through our easy-to-use vehicle donation program. Your vehicle donation can make a real impact for people facing cancer.
Donate Goods
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop® locations accept donations of gently used clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, furniture, antiques, and household items. Your donations are tax-deductible, and all proceeds support the American Cancer Society. Some stores provide pickup for larger household items.
Shop to Save Lives
Discovery Shops™
You can help support people facing cancer by purchasing high-quality, gently used, donated merchandise.
Provide Support While You Shop
Buy the products you want and need while helping support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Need Help?
Donation FAQs
Get answers to frequently asked questions about donating to the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society is fiscally responsible and accountable to our donors, supporters, and the thousands of patients and families we serve, as we work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Contact Us
Our dedicated support specialists are available 24/7 to answer your questions. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or click the chat icon to live chat with a donation specialist.