| Last updated on July 25, 2007 |
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.
Description:
The American Cancer Society is a 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.
Some of our services at work in our community are Road to Recovery (volunteer drivers provide cancer patients with rides to and from treatments), Reach to Recovery (Trained volunteer breast cancer survivors provide support and share experiences in a one-on-one visitation program for women diagnosed with breast cancer), 24 hour Cancer Information (call 1-800-ACS-2345 to speak with a trained specialist for the most up-to-date cancer information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit www.cancer.org for cancer information, breaking news and local events.)
Some events in our community are Relay for Life (this is the Society’s signature event to raise awareness and funding to fight cancer. Team members from businesses, families, churches and school groups walk a track and camp out during 24 hours of entertainment, celebration and reflection. A Victory Lap recognizes local cancer survivors, and a Luminaria Ceremony honors and remembers those who have faced cancer.) and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (this is the Society’s rallying cry to fight breast cancer. Held in October, the funds raised by walkers are dedicated to life-saving research, education, patient support and advocacy programs to defeat this disease.)
Contact people:
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Emily Chartow, Administrative Assistant, (734) 971-4300, (email)
Sabrina Thompson, Administrative Assistant, (734) 971-4300, (email)
Tamara Rummel, Area Executive Director, (734) 971-4300, (email) |
Office fax number: (734) 971-2818
Address:
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2010 Hogback Road, Suite 4
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.cancer.org
Directions:
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Nearest Bus Stop: Arborland Shopping Center, 10 minute walk |
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