American Cancer Society Relay for Life-Chino Hills

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Health & Medicine
  • Women

Location

3615 Whirlaway LaneChino Hills, CA 91709 United States

Organization Information

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

Since 1914 the American Cancer Society has raised funds for research and services and programs for adults or children with cancer. These services and programs include Kids Camp for children with cancer and support groups for children with cancer and children with cancer in thier lives. We have teen support groups as well as educational classes on skin care, health and nutrition for teens. We provide and or offer financial assistance. There are also personal needs items such as hats, wigs, scarves or transportation to treatments and doctors appiontments. We have Look Good Feel Good for women and Man to Man for men that provide info on skin care. We advocate for prevention on subjects like healthy eating, pyshical activity, yearly check-ups, and tobacco.

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Would you recommend American Cancer Society Relay for Life-Chino Hills?
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by Jacqueline M. (2010-06-17 16:01:45.0)
I lost my grandmother to Cancer and there's nothing better than volunteering my time to a good cause.

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