Prevent Cancer Foundation
{{Short description|American nonprofit organization}}
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{{Infobox organization
| name = Prevent Cancer Foundation
| logo = Prevent Cancer Foundation.png
| founded_date = {{start date and age|1985}} (as Cancer Research Foundation of America)
| founder = Carolyn R. Aldige
| location = Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
| key_people = Gary Lytle, Board Chair
| area_served = United States
| purpose = "To increase cancer prevention and early detection through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved."
| method = Funding cancer research, education and community outreach programs.
| num_employees = 26
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.preventcancer.org/}}
}}
The Prevent Cancer Foundation (PCF), formerly the Cancer Research Foundation of America or the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation, is a United States-based charity and one of the leading US health organizations devoted to the early detection and prevention of cancer.{{cite web |url=http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-10/aafc-jdg102510.php |title= John D. Groopman, PhD, honored with AACR-Prevent Cancer Foundation Award |work=Eurekalert!|publisher=American Association for the Advancement of Science |accessdate=6 January 2011 |quote=The Prevent Cancer Foundation was started in 1985. Today, it is one of the nation's leading health organizations and has catapulted cancer prevention to prominence... Since its inception the Prevent Cancer Foundation has provided more than $120 million in support of cancer prevention and early detection research, education and community outreach programs across the country. The Foundation has funded over 430 peer-reviewed research projects in 39 states, and three in Canada, in more than 150 leading research institutions nationwide. This research has been pivotal in developing a body of knowledge that is the basis for important cancer prevention and early detection strategies. }}{{cite web |url=http://www.preventcancer.org/aboutus2c.aspx?id=72 |title=About Page |work=Prevent Cancer Foundation |accessdate=6 January 2011 }}
Description
The Prevent Cancer Foundation is the only U.S. nonprofit organization focused solely on saving lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection.{{cite web |url=https://www.preventcancer.org/about-us/vision-mission-and-goals/ |title= Prevent Cancer Foundation – Vision, Mission and Goals|work=Prevent Cancer Foundation |accessdate=2 September 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220902094433/https://www.preventcancer.org/about-us/vision-mission-and-goals/ |archive-date=2 September 2022}} Through research, education, outreach, and advocacy, the Foundation has helped countless people avoid a cancer diagnosis or detect their cancer early enough to be successfully treated. PCF meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability outlined by the Better Business Bureau,{{cite web |url=http://www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/national/cancer/prevent-cancer-foundation-in-alexandria-va-87 |title=Review of Prevent Cancer Foundation |work=Better Business Bureau |accessdate=6 January 2011 |archive-date=14 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114143424/http://www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/national/cancer/prevent-cancer-foundation-in-alexandria-va-87 |url-status=dead }} is rated 3 out of 4 stars (86.5/100) by Charity Navigator,{{cite web |url=https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=5435 |title= Review of Prevent Cancer Foundation |work=Charity Navigator.org |accessdate=9 July 2021 }} and is a Guidestar 2022 Platinum Transparency participant.{{cite web |url=https://www.guidestar.org/profile/52-1429544 |title= Prevent Cancer Foundation Guidestar profile |work=Guidestar.org |accessdate=2 September 2022}}
The Foundation aims to reduce cancer deaths by 40% by 2035. To achieve this, the Foundation plans to invest $20 million in technology to detect cancer early and advance multi-cancer screening, $10 million to expand cancer screening and vaccination access to medically underserved communities, and $10 million to educate the public about screening and vaccination options.
Works
PCF holds professional conferences around the U.S. for those involved in the field of cancer. They have funded over 300 scientists and over 430 peer-reviewed research projects across the world in more than 150 leading research institutions nationwide, as well as raised awareness of cancer and educated the public about it through exhibits, the distribution of material, and working with the media. Such public education seeks to teach people how they can lower their chances of getting cancer, as well as how to detect early signs of cancer. Their work on colorectal cancer prevention established a framework for health care professionals to collaborate on colorectal cancer screening and prevention, which was lacking beforehand, and they have had extensive influence on Capitol Hill, including their Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program.
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.preventcancer.org/}}
- [https://www.guidestar.org/profile/52-1429544 Review], GuideStar
- [https://give.org/charity-reviews/national/cancer/prevent-cancer-foundation-in-alexandria-va-87 Review], Better Business Bureau
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Category:Cancer charities in the United States