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Sarcoma Foundation of America Sarcoma Foundation of America
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is to advocate for sarcoma patients by funding research and by increasing awareness about the disease. The organization raises money to privately fund grants for sarcoma researchers and conducts education and advocacy efforts on behalf of sarcoma patients.
Description
Our Goals Eliminate pain and suffering due to sarcoma by:
Funding translational research grants that will lead to new sarcoma therapies
Advocating for increased government funding against sarcoma
Creating alliances with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to rapidly develop new and better sarcoma treatments
Increasing public awareness regarding early detection of sarcoma
Educating sarcoma patients regarding access to optimal sarcoma care
Advocating for early access by sarcoma patients to promising agents developed for other cancer types