How To Help Cancer Patients For Free
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1.) Volunteer:
What's it really like to volunteer with the American Cancer Society?
Today, there are over 3 million different answers to that question, because each of our valued volunteer partners has a unique story to tell. Your volunteer role could be as valuable and rewarding as theirs.Volunteering for the American Cancer Society means you have an opportunity to save lives and fulfill your own. When you volunteer, you can:Make a meaningful difference in your community Help cancer patients and their families Have flexible options and opportunities that fit your schedule Build relationships and networks that last a lifetime Learn and grow personally and professionally Involve your family and friends Click here to learn more about making a difference!Volunteer Drivers Are Needed in Massachusetts!
Every day thousands of cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there. The need for volunteer drivers and volunteers to coordinate the scheduling of rides is critical right now.Click here to learn more.
2.) Become Part of a Clinical Trial:
The National Institute of Health's Sister Study is still recruiting 50,000 women nationwide whose sisters have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The need is particularly great for African-Americans, women with less than a high school education, and women over 65.To volunteer or learn more about the Sister Study, click here or call 1-877-4SISTER (877-474-7837) Deaf/Hard of Hearing call 866-TTY-4SIS (866-889-4747)
3.) Become Part of the National Bone Marrow Registry
Every day thousands of American men, women and children are searching the registry's vast database for a match that might help them beat lymphoma, leukemia, or any number of other life-threatening diseases. Becoming a part of the National Bone Marrow Registry's database is quick and painless. All that's needed is a swab of the inside if your mouth.There is an especially dire need for many racial minorities, including Latinos, African-Americans, American Indians, Asians, and native Alaskans or Hawaiians.Click here to learn more.
4.) Contact Your Legislator About Cancer or Health Care Related Bills You Support
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship can help you contact your state and federal lawmakers via their Web site.Click here for more information.
5.) Donate Cord Blood At Your Baby's Birth
Click here to find out how to donate.
6.) Dress For a Cause
Lots of organizations have days when it's OK to wear jeans, or wear red, or dress down in support of a cancer or health related cause. Find out about the cause you support and take part to raise awareness.
7.) Ask For Help
Ask your employer or a vendor you work with regularly to donate an item for a cancer-related benefit auction.
8.) Ask What Advocacy Groups Need -- Then Volunteer Your Time
For instance, the Ellie Fund, a Needham-based group that supports women going through breast cancer, needs volunteers to prepare and deliver meals to women once per month.Click here to learn more.Other organizations may need help at their special events or fundraisers or even with more mundane jobs such as stuffing envelopes.
What's it really like to volunteer with the American Cancer Society?
Today, there are over 3 million different answers to that question, because each of our valued volunteer partners has a unique story to tell. Your volunteer role could be as valuable and rewarding as theirs.Volunteering for the American Cancer Society means you have an opportunity to save lives and fulfill your own. When you volunteer, you can:
Every day thousands of cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there. The need for volunteer drivers and volunteers to coordinate the scheduling of rides is critical right now.Click here to learn more.
2.) Become Part of a Clinical Trial:
The National Institute of Health's Sister Study is still recruiting 50,000 women nationwide whose sisters have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The need is particularly great for African-Americans, women with less than a high school education, and women over 65.To volunteer or learn more about the Sister Study, click here or call 1-877-4SISTER (877-474-7837) Deaf/Hard of Hearing call 866-TTY-4SIS (866-889-4747)
3.) Become Part of the National Bone Marrow Registry
Every day thousands of American men, women and children are searching the registry's vast database for a match that might help them beat lymphoma, leukemia, or any number of other life-threatening diseases. Becoming a part of the National Bone Marrow Registry's database is quick and painless. All that's needed is a swab of the inside if your mouth.There is an especially dire need for many racial minorities, including Latinos, African-Americans, American Indians, Asians, and native Alaskans or Hawaiians.Click here to learn more.
4.) Contact Your Legislator About Cancer or Health Care Related Bills You Support
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship can help you contact your state and federal lawmakers via their Web site.Click here for more information.
5.) Donate Cord Blood At Your Baby's Birth
Click here to find out how to donate.
6.) Dress For a Cause
Lots of organizations have days when it's OK to wear jeans, or wear red, or dress down in support of a cancer or health related cause. Find out about the cause you support and take part to raise awareness.
7.) Ask For Help
Ask your employer or a vendor you work with regularly to donate an item for a cancer-related benefit auction.
8.) Ask What Advocacy Groups Need -- Then Volunteer Your Time
For instance, the Ellie Fund, a Needham-based group that supports women going through breast cancer, needs volunteers to prepare and deliver meals to women once per month.Click here to learn more.Other organizations may need help at their special events or fundraisers or even with more mundane jobs such as stuffing envelopes.
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