Top Nonprofits tagged with cancer


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Susan G. Komen for the Cure (Breast Cancer)
National Cancer
#1 Top Nonprofit

The mission of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening, and treatment.


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American Cancer Society (ACS) (Multiple Cancers)
National Cancer
#2 Top Nonprofit

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.


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LIVESTRONG.org (Lance Armstrong Foundation) (Multiple Cancers)
National Cancer
#3 Top Nonprofit

Our mission is to inspire and empower people with cancer to live strong. We serve our mission through education, advocacy, public health and research programs


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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) (Blood Cancers)
National Cancer
#4 Top Nonprofit

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.


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St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital (Children Cancers)
National Cancer
#5 Top Nonprofit

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on…


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Cancer Support Community (Multiple Cancers)
National Cancer
#6 Top Nonprofit

To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. 


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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) (Multiple Myeloma)
National Cancer
#7 Top Nonprofit

The MMRF relentlessly pursues innovative means that accelerate the development of next-generation multiple myeloma treatments to extend the lives of patients and lead to a cure.


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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) (Pancreatic Cancer)
National Cancer
#8 Top Nonprofit

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.


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Fight Colorectal Cancer (Colorectal Cancer Coalition) (Colorectal Cancer)
National Cancer
#9 Top Nonprofit

Fight Colorectal Cancer is the leading colorectal cancer advocacy organization in Washington, DC, empowering survivors to raise their voices, training advocates around the country, and educating lawmakers and pushing them for better policies.


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CancerCare (Multiple Cancers)
National Cancer
#10 Top Nonprofit

CancerCare helps individuals and families better cope with and manage the emotional and practical challenges arising from cancer. Our services–for patients, survivors, loved ones, caregivers, and the bereaved–include counseling and support groups, educational publications and workshops, and financial assistance. All…


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Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) (Lung Cancer)
National Cancer
#11 Top Nonprofit

Lung Cancer Alliance’s mission is to reverse decades of stigma and neglect by empowering those with or at risk for the disease, elevating awareness and changing health policy.


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Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)
National Reproductive Health, Rights, & Justice
#11 Top Nonprofit

The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP), founded in 1963, is a multidisciplinary association of professionals who provide reproductive health services or education, conduct reproductive health research, or influence reproductive health policy. ARHP educates healthcare professionals, policy makers and the…


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National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) (Multiple Cancer)
National Cancer
#12 Top Nonprofit

NCCS’s mission is to advocate for quality cancer care for all Americans.


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National Lung Cancer Partnership (Lung Cancer)
National Cancer
#13 Top Nonprofit

Our mission is to decrease deaths due to lung cancer and to help patients live longer and better through research, awareness and advocacy.


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Prevent Cancer Foundation (Multiple Cancer)
National Cancer
#14 Top Nonprofit

The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation is saving lives through cancer prevention and education. Our vision is to Stop Cancer Before It Starts. The Foundation focuses its energies and programs on those cancers—including lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, cervical, skin,…


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Friends of Cancer Research (FOCR) (Multiple Cancer)
National Cancer
#15 Top Nonprofit

Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) is a cancer research think tank and advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. Friends is a leader in developing partnerships and advocating for policies that will get treatments and therapies to patients in the safest…


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Lungevity Foundation (Lung Cancer)
National Cancer
#16 Top Nonprofit

The mission of LUNGevity Foundation is to have a meaningful and immediate impact on improving lung cancer survival rates, ensure a higher quality of life for lung cancer patients, and provide a community for those impacted by lung cancer. In…



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