Where Does the Money Go ? I'm So Glad You Asked

Who we are...
We are ... 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.

We are ... recipients of 32 Nobel Prizes
We are ... rated highly by independent watchdog organizations
We are ... reducing the incidence of cancer and the mortality rate from cancer

What we do...
Our goals...(all by year 2115)
Reduce cancer deaths by 50%
Reduce cancer incidence by 25%
Measurably improve quality of life

How we will do it...
Research - to find a cure
Education - to prevent cancer and catch it early
Advocacy - to enact laws that help reach our goals
Service - to help everyone touched by cancer make it through the journey

Who Benefits ? Those who...
Are touched by cancer in every community
Use the website www.cancer.org
Call 1-800-ACS-2345
Get help from Patient Navigation Center
Are helped by research
Use local programs and services (such as Road to Recovery, Reach to Recovery, Look Good Feel Better, Man to Man, College Scholarship program, Hope Lodge, etc.)