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The organization's primary purpose is to help needy families in the United States that have children with terminal cancer. The organization helps families by creating memories through special gifts, access to events, or contact with local celebrities/sports heroes that the parents would otherwise be unable to provide.

Fox Chase's mission is to reduce the burden of human cancer through the pursuit of knowledge in basic biological research; to conduct research specifically related to cancer causes, prevention, and treatment; and to apply this knowledge to the prevention of cancer and the treatment of cancer patients. Fox Chase has the oldest and third-largest cancer center support grant from the National Cancer Institute and is the oldest cancer specialty hospital in the nation. In January 2000, Fox Chase opened the nation's first facility devoted to comprehensive cancer prevention research. SEE ALSO this site's listings for the American Oncologic Hospital and the Institute for Cancer Research, which comprise the Fox Chase Cancer Center.

To reduce the burden of human cancer, research conducted at the Institute for Cancer Research of Fox Chase Cancer Center for over eight decades has led to ground-breaking discoveries affecting science and medicine today. Current research programs are wide-ranging and include gene expression; molecular aspects of oncogenesis; viral molecular biology and pathogenesis; molecular structure and function analysis; pharmacology and therapeutics; regulation and development of the immune system; cell-cycle control; and human genetics. Opportunities are available for postdoctoral fellowships and graduate training and for professionals interested in developing technology-based business relationships or partnerships with Fox Chase.

Kids Beating Cancer provides access to life-saving treatments through the science of cellular therapy and advancing pediatric innovative, novel, research, moving new discoveries to patient care, while supporting the children and their families throughout the journey to a cure. Science is the cure to saving children’s lives.

Their mission is to save lives and provide support to those affected by lung cancer through research, awareness, education and access programs across North Carolina. Their Vision is to improve life for everyone affected by lung cancer.

ZERO Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer and help all who are impacted. ZERO advances research, provides support, and creates solutions to achieve health equity to meet the most critical needs of our community.

Cancer isn't free -- especially if you're a young adult just starting out your life. Samfund is a program of Expect Miracles Foundation designed to help young adults who are struggling financially because of cancer. Samfund programs help young adults move forward with their lives after cancer treatment. To date, $3.5 million has been awarded to young adult survivors across the country.