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Since 1981, the John Wayne name has been committed by the Wayne family to groundbreaking cancer research and education in memory of their father who died of cancer. The John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John's Health Center is a cancer research institute dedicated to the understanding and curing of cancer in order to eliminate patient suffering worldwide. Our mission is accomplished through innovative clinical and laboratory research and the education of the next generation of surgical oncologists and scientists. In fulfilling its mission, the John Wayne Cancer Institute: * Conducts innovative research focusing on biological mechanisms to provide new understandings of the cause, diagnosis, control, and cure of cancer. * Provides training for new generations of surgical scientists who study and treat cancer. * Offers unique experimental treatment services to rapidly develop and test new forms of diagnosis and therapy in order to improve the quality of life and expected survival of those afflicted with cancer. The Institute has received worldwide acclaim for advances in melanoma (skin cancer), breast and colon cancer as well as immune therapy of cancer. Other areas of research include prostate and liver cancer. At JWCI, the close relationship between research and clinical care, combined with the multidisciplinary expertise of our specialists, produces the best science, the best medicine, and the greatest hope for our patients.

The mission of the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance is to: Create an awareness regarding early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer. Create and promote resources for support, networking and education for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their families. Unite and educate individuals, the medical community and organizations to achieve earlier diagnosis, better treatment and a cure for ovarian cancer. Advance ovarian cancer research toward earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and a cure

The Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s (SGO) Foundation for Women’s Cancer is dedicated to increasing public awareness of gynecologic cancer risk awareness, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment. Founded by SGO in 1991, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer is a nonprofit organization that also provides funding for gynecologic cancer research and training, as well as educational programs and resources.

THE PLUTA CANCER CENTER FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PATIENTS GOING THROUGH CANCER BY PROVIDING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO RELIEVE THE FINANCIAL BURDENS THAT MANY CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE AND EXPAND AND ENHANCE OUR INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.

To Heck With Cancer is a nonprofit organization that raises money for Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) research. Julia Heck, diagnosed at age 25 with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, founded the organization with the hope to increase awareness about the need for MBC research.

from the website: "Established in 1982, Ohio Cancer Research (OCR) is an independent, statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the cure and prevention of the many forms of cancer and the reduction of its debilitating effects through aggressive basic seed money research, cancer information, and awareness."

THE MISSION OF THE SCHENECTADY FIREFIGHTER CANCER FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE THE SCHENECTADY FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WHEN DEALING WITH CANCER. THEY STRIVE TO PROVIDE COMFORT, STRENGTH, AND HOPE IN DEALING WITH THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF CANCER THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

We fund clinical trials for all types of cancers and prioritize only the most cutting-edge research that can help patients TODAY. Gateway invests in next generation patient-centric cancer research in order to drive transformational advances and breakthroughs in cancer treatment.

Foundation for Living Beauty d/b/a Living Beauty Cancer Foundation Living Beauty Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, uplift, and empower women living with cancer through community & sisterhood, resources, and wellness programs.

Bite Me Cancer's mission is to fight cancer through education, inspiration and research. The 2 main goals are to help teenagers with cancer across the country in their battle with support/inspiration and also raise research funds and awareness for thyroid cancer. We've been able to help almost 9,900 teenagers with cancer by giving them each a Teen Support Bag. These teens are in every state and DC and are given the bags through our 180 hospitals as of July 2022. The current cost is $85/bag to assemble and ship out.Bite Me Cancer has also directly funded 9 thyroid cancer research grants as of 06/30/2022. Funds this year will apply to our 10th grant (oversight/review is conducted in partnership with the American Thyroid Association)

The purpose of the UC San Diego Foundation is to foster community support, promote philanthropic giving, invest and manage gift funds and assets, provide advice and counsel to the chancellor, and to act as advocates for the benefit of the University of California, San Diego campus, in accordance with applicable university policies, guidelines and procedures. The UC San Diego Foundation helps UC San Diego obtain private gifts (in support of research, teaching, and public service) and manages the gift assets. Moores Cancer Center's unique blend of cancer research and patient care is transforming cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Established in 1978, Moores Cancer Center at USCD is ranked among the top 50 oncology programs in the nation and is the San Diego region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This designation is reserved for centers with the highest achievements in cancer research, clinical care, education and community contributions.

The mission of the CEO Roundtable on Cancer is to make continual progress toward the elimination of cancer as a personal disease and public health problem. The organization promotes activities to reduce cancer risk, enable early detection, facilitate better access to high quality treatment and hasten the discovery of more effective diagnostic tools and therapies.