Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Mission & Advocacy
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive walk to help fight breast cancer and provide hope to people facing the disease. Your participation as a volunteer will support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving research, prevention, early detection, and support programs for thousands of patients and their families.
Mission & Advocacy
The Advocacy and Mission Lead’s primary responsibility is to recruit ACS CAN members and engage Making Strides participants in fighting back through advocacy and educate participants on the mission of the American Cancer Society, available programs and services, and the work the Society is doing in the fight against cancer. The Making Strides Advocacy and Mission Lead represents the American Cancer Society in the community, builds relationships, and uses their contacts, influence, and resources to further our lifesaving mission. Monthly Committee meetings on the second Wednesday of each month 6:30-7:30. 2-3 hours per week of time commitment.
More opportunities with American Cancer Society
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Cancer Society
Location:
330 SW Curry St, Portland, OR 97239, US
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.
Description
ACS provides patient services, education, and advocacy on cancer-related issues. In addition, the Society raises funds for cancer-related research. Fundraising events include Relay For Life, Bark for Life, and Strides Against Breast Cancer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
0330 SW Curry St.Portland, OR 97239
DATE POSTED
June 14, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Monthly Committee meetings on the second Wednesday of each month 6:30-7:30. 2-3 hours per week of time commitment.