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2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

Nationwide

Free live small-group virtual exercise classes led by certified Cancer Exercise Specialists, for women with any cancer including metastatic disease.

Physical Support
305 Pink Pack

305 Pink Pack

Coral Gables, Florida

305 Pink Pack provides transportation, child care, and grocery support for adults in cancer treatment in the South Florida community. The organization helps cancer patients focus on healing and spend time with their families by removing practical barriers during treatment.

PhysicalTransportation
4th Angel Mentoring Program

4th Angel Mentoring Program

Nationwide

Free one-on-one phone mentoring that pairs patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have been there.

Peer SupportEmotional Support
Ackerman Cancer Center

Ackerman Cancer Center

Jacksonville, Florida

Ackerman Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer care and support programs to patients and their families. The organization offers emotional support through survivor mentorship programs, gender-specific support groups, and various wellness events to help patients navigate their cancer journey.

Emotional
Ackerman Cancer Foundation

Ackerman Cancer Foundation

Jacksonville, Florida

The Ackerman Cancer Foundation improves the quality of life for cancer patients and those touched by cancer. The organization provides transportation assistance, utility bill coverage, hotel accommodations, rent and mortgage assistance, and educational support programs to help patients during treatment.

FinancialPhysicalEducation+2
ACS Cancer Action Network

ACS Cancer Action Network

Nationwide

The American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, fighting for laws and policies that help cancer patients and families.

PolicyAdvocacy
Action to Cure Kidney Cancer

Action to Cure Kidney Cancer

Nationwide

Provides education, community support, and research funding for kidney cancer.

EducationCommunity SupportResearch
Aim at Melanoma Foundation

Aim at Melanoma Foundation

Nationwide

Provides patient education, support resources, and melanoma research support.

EducationSupport ResourcesResearch
Air Care Alliance

Air Care Alliance

Nationwide

A central listing of free volunteer air transport groups serving patients nationwide.

Transportation
Air Charity Network

Air Charity Network

Nationwide

Volunteer pilots providing free air transportation to distant medical care.

Transportation
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Nationwide

Provides travel funding, family support programs, research funding, and clinical trial support for childhood cancer families.

Travel FundingFamily SupportResearch+1
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Summer Camps

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Summer Camps

Nationwide

A nationwide directory of summer camps for children with cancer and their families, maintained by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Camps
AliveAndKickn

AliveAndKickn

Nationwide

Advocacy and education for families affected by Lynch syndrome and hereditary colorectal cancer.

AwarenessHereditary Testing
American Academy of Dermatology

American Academy of Dermatology

Nationwide

Provides free skin cancer screenings, education, and access to dermatology specialists.

ScreeningsPhysician NetworkEducation
American Academy of Oral Medicine

American Academy of Oral Medicine

Nationwide

Provides specialist access and oral medicine expertise.

Specialist DirectoryClinical Expertise
American Association for Cancer Research

American Association for Cancer Research

Nationwide

The world's largest professional organization dedicated to preventing and curing cancer through research.

EducationResearch
American Brain Tumor Association

American Brain Tumor Association

Nationwide

Provides care consultants, support groups, education, and patient and caregiver resources nationwide.

HelplineCare ConsultantsSupport Groups+2
American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society

Nationwide

Provides helpline support, rides to treatment, Hope Lodge lodging, support groups, education, financial guidance, survivorship resources, and advocacy for all cancers.

HelplineRides To TreatmentLodging+12
American Cancer Society tlc

American Cancer Society tlc

Nationwide

The ACS catalog of low-cost wigs, hats, and mastectomy products designed for people in treatment.

Products
American Cancer Society, Florida

American Cancer Society, Florida

Florida

The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help you manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support you need. And best of all, our help is free. Find programs and services in Florida.

EmotionalPhysical
American Childhood Cancer Organization

American Childhood Cancer Organization

Nationwide

Provides family support resources, education, and advocacy for childhood cancer.

Family SupportEducationAdvocacy+2
American Head and Neck Society

American Head and Neck Society

Nationwide

Provides treatment standards and a physician network for expert head and neck cancer care.

Specialist DirectoryTreatment StandardsPhysician Network
American Institute for Cancer Research

American Institute for Cancer Research

Nationwide

Research and education on how diet, weight, and activity affect cancer risk and survivorship.

EducationNutritionAdvocacy+3
American Liver Foundation

American Liver Foundation

Nationwide

Provides liver-related support, education, helpline access, and navigation resources.

Patient SupportEducationHelpline+4
American Lung Association

American Lung Association

Nationwide

Provides education, Better Breathers support groups, prevention resources, and screening awareness.

Support GroupsEducationPrevention+2
American Sexual Health Association

American Sexual Health Association

Nationwide

Provides HPV education, prevention information, screening guidance, and cervical cancer-related resources.

HPV EducationPreventionScreening Guidance+1
American Thyroid Association

American Thyroid Association

Nationwide

Provides patient education, expert resources, and access to thyroid specialists.

Clinical GuidelinesExpert ResourcesPhysician Network+1
Angel Foundation FL

Angel Foundation FL

Brandon, Florida

Angel Foundation FL partners with businesses and individuals to provide caring resources for families in the community experiencing temporary crisis due to life-threatening illness or catastrophic events. The organization supports families facing cancer and other serious medical conditions through various assistance programs and community partnerships.

Education
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation

Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation

Nationwide

Provides education, support, community, and conferences for rare blood cancers and disorders.

EducationSupportPatient Conferences+2
Arielle Anacker Cancer Foundation

Arielle Anacker Cancer Foundation

Parkland, Florida

The Arielle Anacker Cancer Foundation assists needy children with cancer and their families by providing financial assistance to help pay bills. The organization also supports Ewing's Sarcoma research and maintains memorial funds established in Arielle Anacker's name.

FinancialResearch
B.R.A.I.N. Cancer of the Treasure Coast

B.R.A.I.N. Cancer of the Treasure Coast

Port St. Lucie, Florida

B.R.A.I.N. Cancer of the Treasure Coast assists families in the Treasure Coast affected by cancer by providing resources and information. The organization collects data and diagnosis information to help map and maintain a cancer registry at the local level, with the goal of identifying cancer hotspots in communities.

Education
Baptist Health Care

Baptist Health Care

Pensacola, Florida

Baptist Health Care operates a prostate cancer support group that meets monthly to provide emotional support and resources for patients and their families. The organization offers this support group as part of their comprehensive cancer care services through the Baptist Cancer Institute.

EmotionalEducation
Baptist Health Lynn Cancer Institute

Baptist Health Lynn Cancer Institute

Boca Raton, Florida

Baptist Health Lynn Cancer Institute provides comprehensive cancer support services including support groups, wellness programs, psychosocial services, and oncology rehabilitation. The organization offers one of the most comprehensive support services programs in Florida, addressing physical, emotional and financial concerns that arise with a cancer diagnosis for patients and their families.

EmotionalPhysical
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Jacksonville, Florida

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer care services including advanced therapies, clinical trials, and supportive services for patients and families. The organization offers specialized treatment across multiple cancer types with services that address physical, spiritual, and emotional needs throughout the healing journey. Their care model includes precision oncology, genetic counseling, nutrition services, psychological support, and various survivorship programs.

EmotionalPhysicalResearch+1
BASE Camp Children's Cancer Foundation

BASE Camp Children's Cancer Foundation

Winter Park, Florida

BASE Camp Children's Cancer Foundation provides year-round support for children and families facing the daily challenges of living with cancer and other life-threatening hematological illnesses. The organization offers various programs and resources to help pediatric patients and their families navigate their cancer journey.

EmotionalEducationCamps
Basser Center for BRCA

Basser Center for BRCA

Nationwide

The first center devoted to BRCA-related cancers, with research, education, and patient resources.

EducationHereditary Testing
BayCare Health System

BayCare Health System

Tampa, Florida

BayCare Health System provides comprehensive cancer support services through their Cancer Patient Support Services (CaPSS) program, offering counseling, education, and resources to cancer patients, family members, and caregivers. The organization operates support groups and individual counseling services across multiple hospital locations in the Tampa Bay area, focusing on enhancing quality of life for people in their community touched by cancer.

EmotionalEducation
Be The Match

Be The Match

Nationwide

Provides marrow donor registry services, patient navigation, and financial grants for transplant patients.

Donor RegistryFinancial GrantsPatient Navigation+1
Believe Cancer Foundation

Believe Cancer Foundation

Tampa, Florida

Believe Cancer Foundation provides comprehensive support to cancer patients, survivors, and their families through physical resources, emotional support groups, and practical tools to improve quality of life. The organization offers adapted exercise programs, workshops on nutrition and spirituality, stress management resources for caregivers, and creates a safe environment for engaging in activities and building meaningful connections.

EmotionalEducation
Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation

Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation

Nationwide

Over 900,000 overnight accommodations provided to families of critically ill children from every state. Hospital housing near Johns Hopkins continues through an interim Residence Inn partnership while a new facility is built, alongside free respite houses in Maryland, Delaware, and North Carolina.

Family SupportHousing
Big Bend Hospice

Big Bend Hospice

Tallahassee, Florida

Big Bend Hospice provides comprehensive hospice and palliative care services to patients facing life-limiting illnesses, including cancer patients and their families. The organization offers specialized programs including music therapy, spiritual care, bereavement support, and caregiver resources to help patients and their loved ones through difficult times.

EmotionalEducation
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

Nationwide

Provides nationwide support groups, survivor matching, a bladder cancer helpline, education, webinars, research funding, and advocacy.

Support GroupsSurvivor MatchingHelpline+4
Blaze of Hope

Blaze of Hope

Sarasota, Florida

Blaze of Hope provides financial assistance to families of hospitalized children with life-threatening medical conditions. The organization raises awareness, builds community, and enriches lives with hope for families facing challenging medical situations.

FinancialEducation
Blood Cancer United (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

Blood Cancer United (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

Nationwide

Provides financial assistance, patient navigation, support groups, education, and clinical trial navigation across blood cancers.

Financial AssistancePatient NavigationSupport Groups+10
Blood Cancer United, Northern Florida

Blood Cancer United, Northern Florida

Tampa, Florida

We are Blood Cancer United, and we believe everyone with blood cancer deserves a longer, better life. That's why we are on a mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. How? We fund life-saving blood cancer research around the world, provide free information and support services for patients and their families, and are the voice for those seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

EmotionalEducationResearch
Blue Faery

Blue Faery

Nationwide

Provides liver cancer support, education, awareness, and outreach.

Patient SupportEducationAwareness+1
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute

Boca Raton, Florida

The organization operates one of the largest cancer centers in South Florida, treating an estimated 4,000 newly diagnosed cancer patients each year with comprehensive care including genetics, surgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology. The foundation supports various programs including cancer research, comfort items for chemotherapy patients, and community awareness initiatives. Their multimodality care approach allows patients to receive specialized treatment from teams focused on specific cancer sites while providing wellness and survivorship programs.

PhysicalEducationResearch+1
Borland Groover Foundation

Borland Groover Foundation

Jacksonville, Florida

The Borland Groover Foundation enhances the quality of life for people affected by colon cancer through community awareness, education, and preventative screenings. The organization provides financial assistance to newly diagnosed colorectal cancer patients and offers free screening vouchers for underinsured individuals.

Prevention & ScreeningFinancialEducation
Brain Tumor Network

Brain Tumor Network

Florida

Brain Tumor Network provides free navigation services to brain tumor patients and their families through dedicated nurses and social workers. The organization helps patients understand their diagnosis, find clinical trials, get second opinions, organize medical records, and access support for daily life needs throughout their brain tumor journey.

EmotionalResearch
Brain Tumor Network

Brain Tumor Network

Nationwide

Offers personalized navigation, support, and resources for brain tumor patients.

NavigationSupport ServicesResources
Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida

Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida

Lakeland, Florida

The Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida provides direct financial assistance to families impacted by breast cancer in Central Florida. The organization helps with essential expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, childcare, and other non-medical costs so patients and families can focus on healing rather than financial stress.

Financial
Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Nationwide

Funds major breast cancer research and scientific breakthroughs.

ResearchInnovationEducation
C.A.R.E. (Cancer Advocacy Resources Education, Inc.)

C.A.R.E. (Cancer Advocacy Resources Education, Inc.)

Florida

C.A.R.E. supports women diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and their families through advocacy, education, and resource services. The organization offers support groups, increases public awareness of gynecologic cancer symptoms, and advocates for quality care and support for women living with or at risk for gynecologic cancer.

EmotionalEducationAdvocacy
Caleb's Crusade

Caleb's Crusade

Fort Myers, Florida

Caleb's Crusade supports childhood cancer families by providing advocacy, raising awareness, and offering direct financial assistance to help with the challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. The organization was founded by parents who lost their son Caleb to leukemia and works to build a legacy for children fighting cancer.

FinancialEducationAdvocacy
Camp Boggy Creek

Camp Boggy Creek

Eustis, Florida

Camp Boggy Creek provides a free camp experience for children with serious medical illnesses, including cancer, at their 232-acre facility in Florida. The organization offers a safe environment where children can participate in camp activities while receiving top-tier medical care and support.

Camps
Camp Fiesta

Camp Fiesta

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A free nine day sleepaway camp for children with cancer ages 7 to 17, with counselors who are mostly survivors and former campers.

Camps
Camp Mak-A-Dream

Camp Mak-A-Dream

Nationwide

Free, medically supervised Montana camp programs for children, teens, and adults affected by cancer.

Community ProgramsCamps
Camp Quality USA

Camp Quality USA

Nationwide

Free summer camps and year-round programs for children with cancer and their families.

Camps
Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine

Nationwide

Year round retreats in Casco, Maine for children with life threatening illnesses and their entire families, serving families from all 50 states free of charge.

CampsFamily Support
Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope

Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope

Palm Beach, Florida

Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope eases the burden of qualified local cancer patients by paying a portion of their non-medical bills, supplementing basic needs, and providing support and information resources. The organization offers various programs including financial assistance, patient navigation services, and special events to support cancer patients throughout their journey.

EmotionalFinancialEducation