American Cancer Society
Cause Area
- Community
- Health & Medicine
- Media & Broadcasting
- Seniors
- Women
Location
1700 Lake SuccessWaco, TX 76710 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
Description
This year, nearly 1.3 million people in the United States will find out they have cancer, and 555,000 American will die. By becoming a volunteer of the American Cancer Society, you are helping to find a cure for cancer and reduce the burden this disease has on our community. The American Cancer Society is on eof the most recognized names in the country. By reaching our 2015 goals, 4.9 million lives will be saved. For the first time in history, overall death rates from cancer in the United States have begun a steady decline. Be a part of the united campaign to: reduce cancer incidence by 25 percent, reduce mortality by 50 percent and measurably improve the quality of life for those touched by cancer BY THE YEAR 2015!