American Cancer Society

Mission

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

SA2020 Impact

We are helping create a healthier San Antonio by providing the following locally-Quality cancer information and referral, cancer education (across many literacy levels) , wellness programs, support and visitation, free transportation to treatment, guestroom services, recovery items, and advocacy. Additionally we are funding research here is San Antonio. Locally we focus on reaching the undeserved and under-insured .