Since 1985, the Prevent Cancer Foundation (formerly the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation) has carried out our mission in three main ways:
- By funding research that helps us understand how to prevent cancer;
- By educating the public about how to prevent cancer; and
- By reaching out to communities across the country through our resources, events and partnerships with other organizations.
We envision a future where cancer incidence and mortality will be significantly reduced through preventive measures.
Over the years, we have provided more than $113 million in support of cancer prevention research, education and outreach programs nationwide and has played a pivotal role in developing a body of knowledge that is the basis for important prevention and early detection strategies. We have funded nearly 400 scientists at over 150 leading medical institutions across the country. Our public education programs have applied this scientific knowledge to teach the public on ways they can reduce their cancer risks.