2024 ARIZONA IMPACT
Generous philanthropic investments fueled tremendous impact across the Arizona cancer community last year including:
7,796
Patient support services provided to cancer patients across Arizonaincluding
free rides to treatment, and free nights of lodging so they could access the life-saving care they need.
2,812
Services provided to Arizona cancer patients and their families including calls, video chats, instant messages
through our 24/7 National Cancer Information Center.
$12.84 million
Invested in cancer research across 4 different local institutions in Arizona to uncover the next cancer breakthroughs.
1,654
Cancer patients from Arizona provided with a free or reduced cost hotel room through our Hope Lodge, and Patient Lodging Grants.
1,541 Rides
15,000 miles driven. Free rides to treatment provided to Arizona cancer patients by ACS Road to Recovery volunteers.
$748,000
Invested to train the next generation of diverse cancer researchers through our Diversity in Cancer Research Internship program and Post- Baccalaureate program at the University of Arizona.
Your generous fundraising for our mission will make a lasting impact on cancer patients and their families across Arizona and the nation. It will fund critical patient support programs, research grants, and innovative treatments, easing the financial, emotional, and physical burdens of those affected by cancer.
The funds you raise will help advance groundbreaking research and provide essential services like transportation, counseling, and education, allowing patients and families to focus on what matters most- healing and recovery.
Thank you for playing a key role in the fight against cancer and improving lives. Our work would not be possible without generous donors like you!
REMOVING BARRIERS TO ACCESSING LIFE-SAVING CARE
When patients need help finding affordable transportation to and from their cancer treatments and appointments, we are there. What’s often standing between people with cancer and lifesaving treatment is a ride to get there. For too many patients, transportation to and from their treatments tops the list of worries that come with acancer diagnosis. In fact, transportation barriers are the #1 reason for missed cancer appointments.
Your generous contribution will ensure that patients can focus ontheir recovery without the added stress of transportation through our Road To Recovery Program, making a meaningful difference in their journey towards better health.
PROVIDING A PLACE TO STAY WHEN CANCER TREATMENT IS FAR FROM HOME
For many people facing cancer and their families, being near your trusted medical team, and near your family and support system, are both essential. But when the hospital and home are hours apart, it’s hard to have both.
The American Cancer Society is here to support patients and families who live farfrom treatment by ensuring they have a place to stay through our 31 HopeLodge® Communities, our patient lodging grants distributed through our local healthcare partners, and our partnership with Extended Stay America.
ENSURING ANYONE WITH CANCER QUESTIONS CAN FIND ANSWERS
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to being the top source of patient-centered cancer information that is up-to-date, easy to understand, andaccessible to anyone who needs it.
We provide information, answers, andsupport to people in every community who have been touched by cancer. And we do it all 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
FUELING THE NEXT CANCER BREAKTHROUGHS
The American Cancer Society is focused on investing in talented researchers at local institutions who are uncovering the next cancer breakthroughs. This includes continued investment in our Diversity in Cancer Research Internship program at the University of Arizona. By providing access to world-class training, mentorship, and a collaborative community, we are opening doors for the next generation of scientists and healthcare providers who will lead the charge in transformative, inclusive cancer care.
