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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.

The ​THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation​ is an international, independent non-profit with a core mission to help patients and educate physicians. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in the early detection and treatment of thyroid, and head & neck cancers. THANC is actively committed to advancing new therapies and alleviating the suffering and functional impairment of patients who undergo treatment.

HEADstrong Foundation supports people and families affected by cancer by providing practical quality-of-life services — including complimentary lodging (Nick’s House), financial assistance, care packages, and patient support programs — and by funding related research and awareness efforts. The organization focuses on reducing the logistical and financial burdens families face during specialized cancer care.

Mystic Force Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness & desperately needed funds for Childhood Cancer Research to bring new, less toxic, more effective therapies to children battling cancer. Our ultimate goal is to find a cure for all Childhood Cancers. We also strive to enhance the lives of children while in treatment thru monthly in-patient hospital parties, and the granting of 'Wishes' whenever possible, and our Childhood Cancer Haven, the Heroes Hangout.

Maine Cancer Foundation is dedicated to reducing cancer incidence and mortality rates in Maine. 100% of the funds raised are used to benefit the people of Maine. We lead a state-wide effort to advance the most promising and effective cancer-fighting tools available, through a combination of grant-based financial support and coalition building. We invest in prevention to stop cancer before it starts, early detection to find cancer when it is treatable and beatable, and access to the best possible care regardless of income or geography.

The Josh Powell Foundation was founded in honor of 1LT William Joshua Powell by his loving wife, Fabi. At 25 years old, Josh was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Synovial Sarcoma in his lower abdomen/pelvis. This cancer took his life two years and 25 days later, just one month after marrying the love of his life. Fabi has made it her mission to create a legacy in honor of her late husband. This legacy was built around the Keep Going/Never Die Easy wristbands Josh designed while battling cancer as well as the Keep Going statement he wrote explaining the meaning behind them. Josh’s wristbands and statement are sent out weekly to sarcoma patients, loved ones, caretakers, and surviving family members needing, hope, strength, and encouragement to Keep Going. When you encourage people battling adversity to Keep Going and fight their fight despite the odds stacked against them, you create a ripple effect. This ripple effect allows these individuals to encourage even more people, and the mission lives on.

The foundation is an IRS registered non-profit 501(c) 3, public service charity designed for advocacy and service, created to promote change, through proactive means, in both the public and medical/dental professional sectors. At the forefront of our agenda is the firm establishment in the minds of the American public for the need to undergo an annual oral cancer screening, combined with an outreach to the dental and medical communities to provide this service as a matter of routine practice. Oral cancer takes more lives than cancers we routinely hear about, such as cervical, Hodgkin's lymphoma, skin (malignant melanoma), testicular, and many others. In the efforts to reduce the death rate from cancers in the US, the most significant progress has been made through early detection. Cervical, skin, prostate, and others that lend themselves to simple, opportunistic screenings and exams have all had their death rates reduced through programs promoting early discovery. Early discovery and diagnosis, yields better long-term outcomes, and lower morbidity to those who undergo treatments. Oral cancer is not hidden within the body in some hard to find location requiring an invasive examination, the majority of the time it is literally in plain view, right under your nose, and can be seen with the naked eye or felt with the fingers. In most cases, its early, highly survivable stages are easily detected in a 3 to 5 minute painless visual and tactile examination. Even the precancerous lesions, which can progress into malignancy, can be seen with the naked eye. An annual oral examination conducted by members of the dental and medical communities will have a definite impact on reducing the death rate associated with oral cancer. It is our mission to bring this about.

We change lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer.

Our mission is to ensure every kid fighting cancer has the support to Never Ever Give Up by CONNECTING with their family, bringing AWARENESS to their story, providing them helpful RESOURCES and sending them continuous doses of ENCOURAGEMENT throughout their journey.

PWCF, a 501(c)(3), was incorporated on December 6, 2013. Through fundraising efforts, events, products (including Barb’s Bag™ of Care & Comfort for chemotherapy patients), productions of Life in the Cancer Lane and financial support of other organizations, allies and partners, PWCF™ will: -- raise awareness of breast cancer and heart disease -- support breast cancer and heart disease research -- work for better detection, diagnosis and cures for breast cancer and heart disease -- support those diagnosed with breast cancer and heart disease and their families

Our mission is to provide direct financial support for breast cancer patients and survivors so that they may focus on healing and regaining a higher quality of living.

Kids & Art uses the power of the arts and creativity to mitigate stress, anxiety, and trauma induced from the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer and other critical medical conditions.Kids & Art provides families dealing with critical illnesses opportunities to engage in creative arts and wellness, effective in distracting children from adverse effects associated with treatment. Our programs focus on giving agency and control in the moment, community building and connection, and helping families feel less isolated, anxious, and fearful. Art is the secret sauce that enables us to make a difference in the lives of the families we work with.