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Facilitating communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; fostering research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; encouraging presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; providing training and public education; and advancing the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
We connect breast cancer researchers, patients, and supporters together through funding for cutting-edge research, survivorship programs, and ongoing education. Our mission is to further the research, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer while strengthening and supporting patients as they navigate the complexities of their breast cancer journey. We foster collaboration for both medical research teams and breast cancer patients to share experiences, build on each other’s advances, and ultimately improve outcomes.
Our mission is a comprehensive effort to increase survival rates and embrace families facing cancer in Grant County.
The mission of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) is to cure and prevent childhood and adolescent cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care. The Children's Oncology Group Foundation enables COG's leadership, comprised of a team of doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists and other allied professionals, the ability to direct the resources raised for childhood cancer research to the areas of highest need and opportunity.
Chicago Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $2.2 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
Jamie's Hope's mission is to assist those affected by cancer with direct programming for patients and their families; by raising awareness of early detection and prevention; and by supporting scientific research of cancer treatments.
TO ASSIST PHYSICIANS AND BREAST CANCER PATIENTS BY PROVIDING A BROAD RANGE OF RESOURCES, INCLUDING A PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM,INTENDED TO ADDRESS THE PRACTICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA.
The Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s (SGO) Foundation for Women’s Cancer is dedicated to increasing public awareness of gynecologic cancer risk awareness, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment. Founded by SGO in 1991, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer is a nonprofit organization that also provides funding for gynecologic cancer research and training, as well as educational programs and resources.
The mission of the Kosten foundation is four-fold:To establish support and a forum for communication amongst those afflicted with pancreatic cancer via support group meetings and this website.To assist with the training of future pancreatic surgeons.To provide funding for a yearly Memphis public lecture on pancreatic cancer delivered by a nationally and/or internationally renowned expert on the disease.To provide funding for clinical and basic research toward improving outcomes of those afflicted with pancreatic cancer.
Kids v Cancer promotes pediatric cancer research by identifying structural impediments at key junctures in the process of drug development. This includes removing barriers to research, increasing access to funding, and providing incentives for innovative drug research. We develop strategies to address these issues and create regulatory, legislative and institutional changes to create long lasting and efficient change in the landscape of pediatric cancer drug development.