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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Catherine Franke

American Cancer Society

A.C.S.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY IS A LOCALLY, STATE, AND GLOBAL ORGANIZATION

  • American Cancer Society partners with oncology and cancer treatment centers
  • Las Vegas is a home to an American Cancer Organization:
  • Patient Navigator -Sunrise Medical System; Sunrise Hospital.
  • American Cancer Society is located on 6165 S Rainbow Blvd .
  • A.C.S. (American Cancer Society has a coporate office in Atlanta, Georgia
"The Society’s structure includes a central corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as regional and local offices supporting 11 geographic Divisions, ensuring that we have a presence in every community." (http://www.cancer.org)

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"American Cancer Society Inc New England Division Inc (05-0271570)
American Cancer Society Inc National Home Office (13-1788491)
American Cancer Society Foundation Inc (13-3615529)
American Cancer Society Inc Eastern Division Inc (16-0743902)
American Cancer Society Inc Pennsylvania Division (25-1798733)
American Cancer Society Inc Ohio Division (34-0726080)
American Cancer Society Inc Illinois Division Inc (36-2167721)
American Cancer Society Inc Great Lakes Division Inc (38-1387120)
American Cancer Society Inc Midwest Division Inc (41-0724036)
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc (52-2340031)
American Cancer Society Inc South Atlantic Division Inc (58-0659875)
American Cancer Society Inc Florida Division Inc (59-0657320)
American Cancer Society Inc Mid-South Division Inc (64-0329009)
American Cancer Society Inc Puerto Rico Inc (66-0321594)
American Cancer Society Inc High Plains Division Inc (74-1185665)
American Cancer Society Inc Great West Division (84-1316555)
American Cancer Society Inc California Division Inc (94-1170350)
American Cancer Society Inc Hawaii Pacific Inc (99-0073489)" (http://www.charitynavigator.org)

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  • central corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as regional and local offices supporting 11 geographic Divisions

How is the agency funded?
The American Cancer Society is funded through federal grants, federated complains, fundraising events, and voluntary donations.

A.C.S. AND A.C.S.C.A.N.

  • The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network℠ (ACS CAN) is the American Cancer Society's affiliate.
  • Both organizations worked to help,"low-income women get breast and cervical cancer screening tests."


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

International Mission Statement: The American Cancer Society's International mission concentrates on capacity building in development cancer societies on a collaboration with other cancer-related organizations throughout the world in carrying out shared strategic directions.

SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH A.C.S.

  • Advocacy
  • Assistance
  • Health Services and Screenings
  • Health Education
  • Housing

SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH A.C.S.

  • Information and referral services
  • Medical Equiptment and Supplies
  • Prostheses or Related Accessories
  • Support Groups and Supports Services
  • Transportation (cancer.org)

VOLUNTEERING

  • There are volunteering events for American Cancer Society nationwide.
  • Volunteering events include Circle of Life which,"provides cancer education"(cancer.org)
  • "Relay for Life teams camp out overnight and take turns talking or running."(relayforlife.org)
  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: "M.S.A.B.C. Is A.S.C's nationwide series if walking events.
  • Road to Recovery: "The A.S.C.'. Road To Recovery program provides transportstion."(Cancer.org)
"The Circle of Life provides cancer education and resources to help community health representatives and health educators work within American Indian and Alaska Native Communities." (Cancer.org)


"Relay for Life teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground. Events are up to 24 hours long, and because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times."
(www.relayforlife.org)

Local High Schools participate in this events and you can be any age to participate "Centennial High School is having a Relay for Life on June 01, 2015 and UNLV is hosting a Relay for Life on April 17, 2015." (Cancer.org)

"Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society's nationwide series of walking events to raise funds and awareness to end breast cancer." "Anyone can participate!" (http://making strides.acsevents.org/)

"Road To Recovery: The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides free transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves."(www.cancer.org)

"You can help patients access potentially life-saving cancer treatments by volunteering to drive them to and from local treatment centers" (www.cancer.org)

"Drivers must have a valid driver's license for the state where they live. They must also have a sfe, reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance. Volunteer drivers must have a good driving history and be in good health." (Cancer.org)