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The 1ofUs Foundation provides financial assistance and navigation support to women diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancers in North Carolina. The organization focuses on helping patients manage treatment-related costs.
24 Foundation inspires communities to take action and make an immediate, positive impact on the lives of those diagnosed with cancer. The organization funds cancer navigation and survivorship services that help untangle the maze of appointments, tests, and treatments after a cancer diagnosis and increase the quality of life for survivors decades into the future.
Free live small-group virtual exercise classes led by certified Cancer Exercise Specialists, for women with any cancer including metastatic disease.
Free one-on-one phone mentoring that pairs patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have been there.
The American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, fighting for laws and policies that help cancer patients and families.
Provides education, community support, and research funding for kidney cancer.
Provides patient education, support resources, and melanoma research support.
A central listing of free volunteer air transport groups serving patients nationwide.
Volunteer pilots providing free air transportation to distant medical care.
Provides travel funding, family support programs, research funding, and clinical trial support for childhood cancer families.
A nationwide directory of summer camps for children with cancer and their families, maintained by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Alight Foundation provides financial assistance and educational outreach to individuals diagnosed with breast cancer in North Carolina. The organization focuses on reducing financial barriers and increasing awareness.
Advocacy and education for families affected by Lynch syndrome and hereditary colorectal cancer.
All-In to Fight Cancer raises funds for local cancer organizations through community events and donations. The organization supports cancer charities that provide treatment, conduct research, and offer support to patients, families, and survivors. They have raised over two and a half million dollars to help cancer organizations in their community.
Provides free skin cancer screenings, education, and access to dermatology specialists.
Provides specialist access and oral medicine expertise.
The world's largest professional organization dedicated to preventing and curing cancer through research.
Provides care consultants, support groups, education, and patient and caregiver resources nationwide.
Provides helpline support, rides to treatment, Hope Lodge lodging, support groups, education, financial guidance, survivorship resources, and advocacy for all cancers.
The American Cancer Society in North Carolina provides transportation assistance, lodging support, and educational resources for people affected by cancer. Its programs aim to reduce barriers to treatment and support patients statewide.
The ACS catalog of low-cost wigs, hats, and mastectomy products designed for people in treatment.
Provides family support resources, education, and advocacy for childhood cancer.
Provides treatment standards and a physician network for expert head and neck cancer care.
Research and education on how diet, weight, and activity affect cancer risk and survivorship.
Provides liver-related support, education, helpline access, and navigation resources.
Provides education, Better Breathers support groups, prevention resources, and screening awareness.
Provides HPV education, prevention information, screening guidance, and cervical cancer-related resources.
Provides patient education, expert resources, and access to thyroid specialists.
The Angelic Warrior Foundation fights colon cancer and supports patients with compassion. The organization provides emotional and financial support to colorectal cancer patients, their caregivers, and their families to help them thrive during their cancer journey.
Anthony L Bass Stomach Cancer Foundation supports individuals affected by stomach cancer through fundraising efforts and community outreach. The organization works to raise awareness and provide assistance to those battling stomach cancer and their families.
Provides education, support, community, and conferences for rare blood cancers and disorders.
Athena's Run for GYN Cancers supports warriors battling gynecologic cancers through community initiatives and fundraising efforts. The organization works to change the course of these deadly diseases by providing care and support to gynecologic cancer patients. They organize events like Flock the Yard to raise funds and awareness for their mission.
Atrium Health Foundation supports Levine Children's Hospital, which provides comprehensive medical care for children from birth to young adulthood. The organization supports pediatric cancer research through Phase I and II clinical research trials and the Carolinas KIDS Cancer Research Coalition. Donations help fund specialized medical equipment, patient and family services, and research programs for children with serious illnesses including cancer.
Atrium Health Levine Cancer provides comprehensive testicular cancer treatment services including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and minimally invasive procedures. The organization offers clinical trials, cancer support programs, and survivorship resources to help patients and families navigate the cancer care process.
Atrium Health Levine Cancer operates the Sandra Levine Young Women's Breast Cancer Program, which provides specialized support and resources for breast cancer patients ages 18-45. The program offers support groups, educational series, peer matching, social events, and comprehensive care services including genetic counseling and fertility preservation to help young women navigate their cancer journey.
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute provides comprehensive cancer care, including treatment, research, and patient support programs. Services are offered through a statewide network of care locations.
The first center devoted to BRCA-related cancers, with research, education, and patient resources.
The Be Loud! Sophie Foundation supports adolescent and young adult cancer patients and their families at UNC Hospitals. In partnership with UNC's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Foundation established UNC's AYA Program in 2015 as one of the first in the country with this focus.
Provides marrow donor registry services, patient navigation, and financial grants for transplant patients.
Be The Rainbow Foundation provides direct support to families facing pediatric cancer throughout their journey and beyond. The organization offers assistance to alleviate financial and emotional burdens while partnering with established family support organizations to help families during diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Over 900,000 overnight accommodations provided to families of critically ill children from every state. Hospital housing near Johns Hopkins continues through an interim Residence Inn partnership while a new facility is built, alongside free respite houses in Maryland, Delaware, and North Carolina.
Provides nationwide support groups, survivor matching, a bladder cancer helpline, education, webinars, research funding, and advocacy.
Provides financial assistance, patient navigation, support groups, education, and clinical trial navigation across blood cancers.
Provides liver cancer support, education, awareness, and outreach.
Bluebird Programs of the Carolinas operates Camp Bluebird, which provides a supportive space for cancer survivors from all walks of life to come together. The organization creates an environment where participants can find connection, encouragement, and understanding while building strength and community with others who share similar experiences.
Bosom Buddies Foundation empowers and supports women navigating the challenges of breast cancer by providing access to affordable post-mastectomy products and other essential resources. The organization strives to alleviate the burden of out-of-pocket medical expenses, ensuring that every woman feels confident, cared for, and equipped on her journey to healing and recovery.
Offers personalized navigation, support, and resources for brain tumor patients.
Breast Cancer Angel Network provides information and resources to women and men who are going through breast cancer. The organization offers Angel Bags filled with comfort items such as socks, lotion, scarves, t-shirts and journals to support those diagnosed with breast cancer.
Funds major breast cancer research and scientific breakthroughs.
The Brian Dancy Foundation for Colorectal Cancer Research provides compassionate and meaningful support to patients and delivers education to promote prevention. The organization offers resources to advance groundbreaking research for a cure and works to promote awareness and raise screening rates for colorectal cancer.
Camp CARE (Cancer Ain't Really the End) provides a weeklong summer camp and year-round activities to children who have or have had cancer and their families in the Charlotte area. The organization offers supportive programs designed to help pediatric cancer patients and their families through recreational and community activities.
Camp Carefree provides a free, one-week camping experience for children ages 6 to 16 with chronic illnesses and disabilities, including cancer. The organization also offers camps for well siblings of ill children and children with a sick parent, supporting families affected by serious medical conditions.
Free, medically supervised Montana camp programs for children, teens, and adults affected by cancer.
Free summer camps and year-round programs for children with cancer and their families.
A one week program for children ages 6 to 18 with cancer, with special programming for siblings, free for eastern North Carolina families.
Year round retreats in Casco, Maine for children with life threatening illnesses and their entire families, serving families from all 50 states free of charge.
A coalition database that matches patients to financial assistance programs by diagnosis and zip code.
College scholarships for cancer survivors and patients pursuing higher education.
One-on-one peer support matching patients and caregivers with trained survivor volunteers.
The Cancer Patient Support Program provides behavioral health services and counseling to cancer patients and their families during the transition of living with cancer. The program offers various therapeutic approaches including supportive psychotherapy, mindfulness practices, art therapy, and support groups to help reduce suffering and improve quality of life throughout the cancer journey and survivorship.