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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."

STOMP The Monster™ provides financial and other support to cancer patients, their families, and caregivers when they need it most – during their fight with the disease. We promote a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise, leading by example, and provide funding for potential advances in prevention and treatment.

The American Melanoma Foundation is dedicated to educating the public on melanoma prevention and the importance of taking protective measures to guard against excessive sun exposure, especially among children and young people. In addition, AMF is committed to funding research for the development of treatments for melanoma and providing support to melanoma patients and their families.

Basic Health International exists to eliminate cervical cancer on a global level through cutting edge research for the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer in low resource settings. Through research and field-work in Latin American countries, BHI is creating a scalable blueprint of sustainable strategies that can be applied in communities throughout the world to prevent, identify, and treat cervical cancer. Aligned with the World Health Organization’s mission to eliminate cervical cancer globally by 2030, BHI’s team of experts focuses on research, community education, outreach, and policy. During COVID-19 we are building laboratory infrastructure for SARS-CoV-2 testing which can later be used for the HPV testing critical to cervical cancer elimination.

THE GOG FOUNDATION, INC. (GOG FOUNDATION) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN THE QUALITY AND INTEGRITY OF CLINICAL AND BASIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF GYNECOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES, INCLUDING CANCERS THAT ARISE FROM THE OVARIES, UTERUS, CERVIX, VAGINA, AND VULVA. OUR INSTITUTIONS AND INVESTIGATORS ARE ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTORS TO ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATMENT REGIMENS, SURGICAL PROCEDURES, QUALITY OF LIFE ANALYSES, AND PREVENTION KNOWLEDGE. THE RESULTS OF GOG FOUNDATION CLINICAL TRIALS HAVE INFLUENCED THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR NUMEROUS MALIGNANT GYNECOLOGIC NEOPLASMS. THE MISSION OF THE GOG FOUNDATION IS TO CONDUCT CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH THAT POSITIVELY IMPACTS WOMEN THROUGH THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF GYNECOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES. THE VISION OF THE GOG FOUNDATION IS TO BE THE PREMIER COLLABORATIVE NETWORK FOR TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH IN GYNECOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES.

Facilitating communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; fostering research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; encouraging presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; providing training and public education; and advancing the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.

The Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation supports women affected by ovarian cancer through financial assistance, community education, awareness campaigns, and support for research into early detection and prevention. The foundation runs local fundraising events (including a long‑running 5K) and provides direct patient support and grants to research partners.

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.

Our mission is to serve and provide resources to underserved and underinsured individuals and families. We are committed to educating and navigating them through issues surrounding Preventive Care, Pre- and Post- Breast Cancer diagnoses and all aspects of Breast Health. Our vision is an end to Breast Cancer related deaths caused by late stage Breast Cancer diagnoses.

The mission of the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance is to provide hope and support to individuals impacted by head and neck cancer, to raise awareness about prevention and early detection, and to advocate for improved patient outcomes. HNC Alliance accomplishes this mission through the following strategies:Comprehensive educational resources Patient and caregiver support and navigation Community connectionsPublic awareness-raising and advocacy

The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) was founded in 1973 to support cancer research and public education relating to the prevention, early diagnosis, better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for cancer. NFCR promotes and facilitates collaboration among scientists to accelerate the pace of discovery from bench to bedside. NFCR is committed to Making Cures Possible – cures for all types of cancer.

The mission of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) is to cure and prevent childhood and adolescent cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care. The Children's Oncology Group Foundation enables COG's leadership, comprised of a team of doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists and other allied professionals, the ability to direct the resources raised for childhood cancer research to the areas of highest need and opportunity.