American Cancer Society
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Education & Literacy
- Health & Medicine
Location
2676 S. Vista Ave.Boise, ID 83705 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
ACS Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
International Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society's international mission concentrates on capacity building in developing cancer societies and on collaboration with other cancer-related organizations throughout the world in carrying out shared strategic directions.
Description
With chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
You can help American Cancer Society reach its goal by donating, participating, volunteering, and advocacy. Funds are raised through events such as Relay For Life, Vertical Challenge, Climb to Conquer, and Daffodil Days. Please contact us if you would like to get involved at 208-343-4609.