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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.

Tricia's Hope provides support to individuals and families affected by cancer.

Our mission is a comprehensive effort to increase survival rates and embrace families facing cancer in Grant County.

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.

Chicago Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $2.2 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

TO ASSIST PHYSICIANS AND BREAST CANCER PATIENTS BY PROVIDING A BROAD RANGE OF RESOURCES, INCLUDING A PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM,INTENDED TO ADDRESS THE PRACTICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA.

Our core mission is two-fold: To help patients, families, and caregivers by assisting with the emotional and financial challenges of managing cancer treatment. To proactively reach out in support of those who are facing cancer treatment and may benefit from our assistance.

The mission of Pink Fund is to improve the lives of people in treatment for breast cancer through household bill payments, community engagement, and education.

Please join us in this live-saving mission, as we honor my mother’s love and legacy by continuing the work that mattered so much to her. We invite you to learn more about our exciting work as you peruse our website and by following us on social media.

Our mission is to provide financial assistance to women in Clark and Champaign counties by providing a variety of services. 100% of the funds and resources of the BCEF remain for local use and for the fund to be managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. The vision and mission of our two founders continues to provide dignity and hope to survivors across Clark County.

Our mission is to support all individuals healing from breast cancer by providing post-surgical products and services, regardless of financial status.

PHASE ONE is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting ground-breaking Phase I and Phase II clinical cancer research, innovative education and treatment programs, and funding forward-thinking leaders in the scientific and medical community.