Monday, October 25, 2010

American Cancer Society in Utah


Did you know…As of July 1, 2010, American Cancer Society in Utah issued 12 research grants for a total of $1,800,000.

Did you know…
American Cancer Society in Utah gave over 275 free wigs for women going through chemotherapy valued over $8,500 in one year!



Did you know…American Cancer Society in Utah volunteers provided 390 rides for cancer patients to get treatments last year in our Road to Recovery program!

Did you know…
240 women going through chemotherapy attended free American Cancer Society of Utah Look Good Feel Better classes receiving makeup kits valued at $250 and professional advice on skincare, makeup, wigs and scarves last year!

Did you know…American Cancer Society of Utah Patient Navigators have given information and referral to over 1,500 newly diagnosed cancer patients last year!

Did you know…American Cancer Society of Utah has 4 volunteer run Cancer Resource Centers assisting over 1,200 cancer patients and caregivers in St. George, Cedar City, Murray, and Ogden with a new one opening in Provo.

Did you know…American Cancer Society of Utah Patient Navigators and volunteers have served over 1,450 medically underserved cancer patients which was 500% over the previous year!

Did you know…American Cancer Society of Utah gave 18 scholarships last year to youth cancer survivors from Orem, Logan, Riverton, West Haven, Draper, Salt Lake City, Moab, Layton, Redmond, Sandy, Kaysville, Eureka, Provo, Farmington and Green River, WY to attend college this year valued at $60,000!

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.


For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit http://www.cancer.org/


Charity code for the American Cancer Society, Salt Lake District is 1004





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