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Cancer Charities and Organizations
Cancer charities and organizations dedicated to cancer research and education are working everyday to raise funds to fight cancer. Every one of these organizations has a slightly different mission, but they are all working towards the same goal - to find a cure!
If you don't see one of your favorite cancer organizations listed, please send me its information via the form at the bottom of the page so I can include it here.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is one of the biggest cancer charities and support organizations in the United States. Currently, it boasts more than two million volunteers. Its mission is to prevent cancer and save lives by funding research, advocacy, education, and service. Check out three of this organization's biggest fundraising events.
Avon Foundation
The Avon Breast Cancer Walk is not for the faint of heart - you walk 39 miles over 2 days! A good friend of mine participated in this walk, and she can't stop talking about what an incredible experience it was! The proceeds from these walks go to funding research for breast cancer and to helping those with little or no health insurance receive breast cancer screening and treatments.
Beautiful Lengths
Beautiful Lengths is an organization sponsored by Pantene. It uses donated beautiful, healthy-looking hair to create free wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. Hilary Swank was the first to donate a ponytail to this organization - if hair is your thing, consider supporting this worthy cause!
City of Hope
City of Hope is where the magic happens - this is where over 300 doctors and scientists go to work everyday for the sole purpose of finding the causes of and cures for cancer and other evil diseases. It's located in Duarte, California. And guess how long it's been around? Since 1913!
CureSearch
Through their mission to find cures for childhood cancer, CureSearch unites the world's largest childhood cancer research organization, the Children's Oncology Group, and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation. Research is the main focus of this wonderful organization.
First Descents
This is a super cool organization - I first heard about it through a friend of mine. First Descents finances and organizes outdoor adventures (think whitewater rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, etc.) for young adults with cancer. The adventures also include activities that help participants deal with the emotional and psychological consequences of a cancer diagnosis.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is probably my "favorite" of the cancer charities simply because without it, it's very likely I wouldn't be here today! This organization is dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma - in other words, they want to get rid of blood cancers, once and for all!
Click here to learn about four of their biggest fundraising events, including Team in Training.
The National Children's Cancer Society
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, The National Children's Cancer Society is dedicated to helping children with cancer and their families. Their big fundraising event is the Annual Walk for the Children . Funds raised by this organization go to provide advocacy, support services, and education, as well as financial aid and in-kind assistance.
Livestrong Lance Armstrong Foundation
Lance Armstrong, the infamous road racing cyclist, founded the Livestrong Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1997 after battling cancer. Check out his website for many, many ways to get involved in the fight against cancer. His story is one of the most inspiring I've ever read!
Liz's Legacy
Liz's Legacy is a charitable organization founded in August 2003 by the family of Liz Karnes. Liz died after a 12-year fight with ovarian cancer in April 2003. The organization supports cancer research, patient care, and education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Eppley Cancer Center.
Skin Cancer Foundation
The Skin Cancer Foundation was founded in 1979 for the purpose of educating the public and medical professionals about skin cancer. The funds they raise go to education, research and medical training.
  Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Susan G. Komen for the Cure was started by Nancy Brinker in 1982. Nancy had made a promise to her dying sister, Susan Komen, to do whatever it took to end breast cancer forever. I can't get over how much Nancy's organization has accomplished since its inception. It is now the largest grassroots network in the world dedicated to fighting breast cancer.
Click here to find out about two of their biggest fundraising events, The Breast Cancer 3-Day and Race for the Cure.
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