ACS Facts

Our Mission

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffer from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.

American Cancer Society Golf

The American Cancer Society golf program has grown from a small collection of local tournaments in 1973 to the world’s largest tiered amateur golf tournament, raising more than $12 million a year.

Why should our company support the American Cancer Society?

• The American Cancer Society’s name and logo are recognized by 96 percent of Americans
• The Society is the most trusted source for accurate, up-to-date information on cancer, even ahead of the personal physician
• The Society has 25 million donors and 3 million active volunteers
• The Society has funded 44 Nobel Prize laureates

Did you know…

• Americans believe cancer is the single most important health problem they could personally face in the future?
• This year, nearly 1.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 559,000 will die?

For cancer information 24 hours a day call 800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org