The American Cancer Society

Okay, so I actually have had no personal encounters with The American Cancer Society, flag my review if you must. I do, however, have some experience with American Cancer and with that weighing on my mind I thought this was a fitting thing to post to and commend.
In the last year and a half two people that I love dearly have been diagnosed with cancer and I am exceptionally grateful for organizations such as the ACS for all that they do. I can only hope that funding for research continues, treatments advance, and that insurance companies are required to evolve alongside and do the best thing for patients (vs denying people treatments as exemplified in this article
).
Early detection is so important — I encourage all of you to see a doctor if you feel that something is amiss. Don’t delay testing, you don’t have to be in a certain age range to have cancer in spite of the standard guidelines for certain types.

You know what I love about ACS? Everything. And I evaluate non-​profits to determine the best ones for a living.
Besides Relay For Life, which is amazing, and which you should totally check out (there are reviews specific to that event on Unilocal,and no, it’s not a race), ACS is incredible.
Others have already talked about the research and such, so I just want to mention what ACS really did for me.
When my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in podunk, Missouri, ACS coordinated volunteers to drive all the way out to her house, drive her 30 minutes to chemo and radiation, sit with her and talk while she got her treatments, then drive her all the way back home. Then, they’d go buy groceries, cat litter, or whatever else mom needed, and even come over and do her dishes or make her dinner. They still call.
ACS hosted support groups and provided transportation to and from them when mom needed it most. They offered wigs and hair styling sessions, and in general just were there for EVERYTHING you could imagine. I think they even did a session on how to get used to using a bra with one fake boob in it. My mom is fine now, and will forever be appreciative of what the ACS did for her. As am I.
Okay, also somewhat about Relay For Life, but prevalent in most programs — ACS gave me a chance to really do something. The volunteer structure really let me get involved in my community in a big way, and way back in college actually led me into the nonprofit world by showing me how much it meant and exposing me to event planning and major leadership. I get to help AND get something out of it? Awesome.
Now go read about Relay For Life. Go.

Dubya has decided to cut cancer funding, again. I guess it fits in with his support of all kinds of unnecessary death.
The American Cancer Society (
) is the best hope to fill the gap in funding as well as provide funds that are not influenced by those who believe that the Rapture is close at hand. For those touched by cancer, the ACS provides outlets to dissipate the negative emotions and energy in a positive manner.
There are many volunteer and support opportunities available, including the Relay for Life to be held in July. ACS funds research, prevention and support. Volunteers are always needed and welcome (
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