| Last updated on October 20, 2008 |
The American Cancer Society raises money in the Town of Palm Beach Unit to fund national cancer research efforts, legislative advocacy efforts at the state and national level and patient service programs locally and throughout the state of Florida.
Description:
The Town of Palm Beach Unit raises in excess of $3million dollars annually to fund critical medical research, advocacy efforts, a multitude of patient services and ongoing cancer education and prevention programs. The Palm Beach Unit's Annual Ball will be held at Mar-a-Lago on February 8, 2008. This year will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Ball and is sure to be a spectacular evening featuring the finest wine, culinary delights and entertainment. The Palm Beach Unit's other fundraising event is the 19th Hole Club Golf Luncheon which will be held at The Flagler Steakhouse in March or April of 2008.
History:
The American Cancer Society was founded in the early 1900s and gives more money to cancer research than any entity except the federal government. The Society's efforts in funding scientists have resulted in 40 of those scientists going on to win the nobel prize.
Contact person: Victoria Ulano, Executive Director, (561) 655-3449, (email)
Office fax number: (561) 655-3686
Address:
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235 S. County Road, #20
Palm Beach, FL 33418
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Web Site: http://www.cancer.org
Directions:
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Travel east on Okeechobee Boulevard and cross the middle bridge into Palm Beach. Continue east on Royal Palm Way until you reach the ocean. Travel north one block on South Ocean Boulevard to Seaview Avenue. Go west. . . (more) |
Miscellaneous Information
| Is your volunteer site handicapped accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency accept Court Ordered Community Service? |
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Yes
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| What is the minimum age to volunteer? |
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16 years old
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| Can you use a volunteer who is fluent in another language? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency need volunteer assistance during the holidays? |
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No
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| Does your agency need volunteer assistance during the summer months? |
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No
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| Does your agency have a need for any service learning opportunities? |
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no
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