American Cancer Society
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
- Health & Medicine
- Sports & Recreation
- Women
Location
PO Box 17127Tampa, FL 33682 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Description
The American Cancer Society Core Values are at the heart of what we do. These guiding principles have shaped and will shape our past, present, and future. We commit to living these Core Values in all our words, actions, and decisions.
Integrity: Driven by truth, ethics, and fact of science
Compassion: Caring for and supporting those touched by cancer
Courage: Undeterred by challenges and bold in action
Determination: Relentlessly pursuing a world without cancer
Diversity: Intentionally striving for equity through inclusion and respect