American Cancer Society
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Health & Medicine
Location
2745 Bob Wallace Ave Suie AHuntsville, AL 35805 United StatesOrganization 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. Our mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight to a world without cancer.
Description
More than two million volunteers carry out the Society's mission of eliminating cancer and improving quality of life for those individuals facing the disease. These dedicated volunteers donate their time and talents to further cancer research; educate the public about early detection and prevention; advocate for responsible cancer legislation in the local, state, and federal governments; and serve cancer patients and their families as they manage their cancer experience.