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Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) is an inclusive breast cancer community for young breast cancer survivors in the San Francisco Bay Area that are experiencing the unique issues that come with having breast cancer at a young age. Such issues include: premature menopause, infertility, and parenting young children while in treatment. Bays provides regular support groups, an on-line support network, and community-building activities .

To support cancer research and honoring his memory by improving the lives of others who are challenged by the same disease.

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.

Life Raft Group's mission is to enhance the survival and quality of life for people living with GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) through patient-powered research, education and empowerment, and global advocacy efforts.

Oklahoma and; Arkansas 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.

The HEADstrong Foundation was founded by Nick Colleluori, who passed away from cancer at age 21. During his treatments, Nick took note of resources that were lacking for cancer patients and the families who are all affected. Resources such as lodging when traveling for treatment, financial help with medical bills and other challenges, and the need for understanding and support. Today Nick’s mother Cheryl heads the Foundation, and we direct resources whenever we can to families in need.It is our goal to keep Nick Colleluori’s memory alive by being as relentless in helping others as he was.

The mission of the CT Cancer Foundation is to provide financial assistance to CT cancer patients and their families to help with basic living expenses, such as rent, mortgage, and utilities, and to fund research.

The mission of No Stomach For Cancer is to support research and unite the caring power of people worldwide affected by stomach cancer.  November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, and our mission is to support research and unite the caring power of people worldwide affected by stomach cancer. The organization focuses on advancing awareness and education about stomach cancer, including Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (CDH1/CTNNA1 Gene Mutation), provides a support network for affected families, and supports research efforts for screening, early detection, treatment, and prevention of stomach cancer. No Stomach For Cancer, Inc. is an approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code.

from the website: "Founded by patients and survivors, GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer, transforms survivorship as the world’s leading organization dedicated to saving, extending, and improving the lives of those vulnerable, at risk, and diagnosed with lung cancer."

Mission: Conquering cancer worldwide by funding breakthrough research and sharing cutting-edge knowledge Vision: Creating a world free from the fear of cancer

Abolish chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) as a threat to the life and health of patients by accelerating CLL research.

Shanti Project exists to enhance the health, quality of life and well-being of people with terminal, life-threatening or disabling illnesses or conditions. Through a continuum of services, including in-home and onsite patient and care navigation, emotional and practical support and preserving the human-animal bond, Shanti strives to achieve the highest medical and quality of life outcomes for San Francisco’s most vulnerable.