Happy Thanksgiving from The American Cancer Society

Because of your generosity and compassion, the American Cancer Society has made incredible progress toward ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than a century, they’ve been at the forefront of cancer research and patient support. But each step forward, every individual and family they are able to help, each breakthrough in cancer research, is only possible because of the support of people like you.

Here is just some of what you've helped us accomplish this year:

Text: 140.5 M lives touched by patient support programs. $5.6 B+ invested in research since 1946. 2.8 M+ cancer secreening tests contributed. 878 K+ rides to treatments provided. 547 K+ free lodging nights provided.

 

From the American Cancer Society family to yours, thank you for being an essential part of our mission. This holiday season, we’re giving thanks to YOU.

With deep gratitude,
Your American Cancer Society

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