Local Impact

The American Cancer Society’s mission is to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. With your help, we support patients and caregivers through every step of their cancer journey. We’re the only cancer organization offering services and support for every aspect of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Save Lives Shuck Cancer!

  • November 21, 2024
  • }7:00 -10:00 PM
  • Post Houston

Funding the Fight Against Cancer

ACS has funded every major cancer breakthrough in history with over 5 billion dollars invested in cancer research, including 50 noble prize winners.

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Over 2 Million

new cancer diagnoses and 611,720 deaths in the US in 2023

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60,000

nights of lodging at the American Cancer Society Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge Houston for people with cancer and their caregivers each year resulting in $5.6M saved

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24/7

access to the ACS cancer helpline and website, providing cancer information, guidance, and support – 800-227-2345.

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$46.8 Million

invested in active cancer research grants across Texas

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$580,000

invested in Houston for local prevention, early detection, transportation, and lodging grants

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$24.2 Million

invested in 34 grants in the Greater Houston area