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125 Live provides free cancer support groups that offer a safe place for adult cancer patients and survivors to share their experiences and receive support. The organization facilitates in-person support groups for all types of cancer diagnoses and welcomes participants at all stages of treatment and survivorship.
Free live small-group virtual exercise classes led by certified Cancer Exercise Specialists, for women with any cancer including metastatic disease.
Free one-on-one phone mentoring that pairs patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have been there.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis is a large Allina Health hospital that provides comprehensive medical and specialty care for patients in the Twin Cities and surrounding region.
The American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, fighting for laws and policies that help cancer patients and families.
Provides education, community support, and research funding for kidney cancer.
The African American Breast Cancer Alliance connects, educates and supports Black Americans in their journeys with breast cancer and survivorship. The organization provides hope, awareness, education, emotional and social support to breast cancer survivors, their family members and the community.
Provides patient education, support resources, and melanoma research support.
A central listing of free volunteer air transport groups serving patients nationwide.
Air Care Alliance is a nonprofit that connects people in need with volunteer pilots who provide free flights for medical and humanitarian purposes.
Volunteer pilots providing free air transportation to distant medical care.
Provides travel funding, family support programs, research funding, and clinical trial support for childhood cancer families.
A nationwide directory of summer camps for children with cancer and their families, maintained by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Provides personalized, comprehensive oncology care - guiding patients from cancer screening and diagnosis through individualized treatment plans and supportive services with a compassionate, coordinated team focused on whole-person care throughout the cancer journey.
Advocacy and education for families affected by Lynch syndrome and hereditary colorectal cancer.
Allina Health Cancer Institute provides comprehensive cancer care services including diagnosis, treatment, genetic counseling, and whole person support across multiple locations in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The organization offers expert medical care through a team of over 100 specialists and supports patients through every step of their cancer journey from diagnosis through after-treatment care.
Provides free skin cancer screenings, education, and access to dermatology specialists.
Provides specialist access and oral medicine expertise.
The world's largest professional organization dedicated to preventing and curing cancer through research.
Provides care consultants, support groups, education, and patient and caregiver resources nationwide.
Provides helpline support, rides to treatment, Hope Lodge lodging, support groups, education, financial guidance, survivorship resources, and advocacy for all cancers.
The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Minneapolis provides free lodging and support for cancer patients and caregivers who must travel to the Twin Cities for treatment.
The ACS catalog of low-cost wigs, hats, and mastectomy products designed for people in treatment.
Provides family support resources, education, and advocacy for childhood cancer.
Provides treatment standards and a physician network for expert head and neck cancer care.
The American Indian Cancer Foundation addresses cancer inequities faced by Native communities through culturally-tailored resources and programs. The organization supports Indigenous people by improving access to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivor support services.
Research and education on how diet, weight, and activity affect cancer risk and survivorship.
Provides liver-related support, education, helpline access, and navigation resources.
Provides education, Better Breathers support groups, prevention resources, and screening awareness.
Provides HPV education, prevention information, screening guidance, and cervical cancer-related resources.
Provides patient education, expert resources, and access to thyroid specialists.
Angel Foundation supports cancer patients and their families across Minnesota through emergency financial assistance, financial guidance, social programs, and therapeutic resources. The organization provides Angel Packs, which are age-appropriate therapeutic kits for children who have a loved one with cancer, and offers comprehensive support services to address both financial and emotional needs during cancer treatment.
Angel Fund provides financial assistance to Northeastern Minnesota residents diagnosed with cancer who are dealing with treatment. The organization helps with expenses such as gas cards, gift certificates for groceries, clothing, nutritional supplements, medical supplies, mastectomy supplies, and wigs.
AngelHair Inc. provides no-cost wigs to women experiencing hair loss due to cancer drugs and treatments. The organization supports the healing powers of appearance while respecting each person's dignity and privacy during all services. Their mission focuses on building inner confidence and helping women feel like they get a bit of themselves back during treatment.
Provides education, support, community, and conferences for rare blood cancers and disorders.
Aspirus St. Luke's operates a cancer resource center that provides comprehensive support services for cancer patients and their families. The organization offers cancer care, cancer rehabilitation, and various support programs to help patients navigate their cancer journey.
The Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota works to reduce the human and economic costs of commercial tobacco use in Minnesota through policy initiatives and prevention programs. The organization focuses on protecting young Minnesotans from addiction and ensuring all residents can breathe clean, smoke-free air everywhere.
At Your Cervix MN connects and empowers Minnesota women who are overcoming cervical or vaginal/vulvar cancer at any stage. The organization provides support and resources to help women navigate their cancer journey.
B the Light offers hope, connection and support for breast cancer survivors through various programs and resources. The organization provides care packages to newly diagnosed women and creates a community of support to help women navigate their breast cancer journey.
The first center devoted to BRCA-related cancers, with research, education, and patient resources.
Provides marrow donor registry services, patient navigation, and financial grants for transplant patients.
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.
Provides financial assistance and local support to cancer patients and families in Big Stone County to help ease treatment-related burdens.
Provides nationwide support groups, survivor matching, a bladder cancer helpline, education, webinars, research funding, and advocacy.
Provides financial assistance, patient navigation, support groups, education, and clinical trial navigation across blood cancers.
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.
The Blooming Prairie Cancer Group supports cancer patients and their families through fundraising activities and community events. The organization hosts an annual auction and other events to raise funds for cancer research and support services.
Provides liver cancer support, education, awareness, and outreach.
Offers personalized navigation, support, and resources for brain tumor patients.
Brains Together for a Cure is a supportive community that provides resources, information, and a sense of belonging for individuals and their loved ones affected by brain tumors. The organization offers access to medically reliable information, creates an active community of patients and families, and hosts an annual fundraising event for brain tumor research.
The Brave Like Gabe Foundation supports rare cancer research and empowers all cancer survivors through physical activity. The organization was founded by professional runner Gabriele Grunewald to inspire people to share stories of being brave through their own struggles while helping to find better and more effective treatments for rare cancer.
The Breast Cancer Education Association educates and advocates for breast cancer awareness, hosts conferences and connects patients to resources in Minnesota.
The Breast Cancer GAPS Project works to transform the breast cancer journey for Black women by addressing health disparities and improving outcomes. The organization empowers communities and collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure every woman receives the care she deserves. They provide educational resources, promote mammography screening, and work to close the breast cancer gap through targeted community efforts.
Funds major breast cancer research and scientific breakthroughs.
The Breast Cancer Support Network is a volunteer-led community of breast cancer survivors that provides support groups and mentoring services to individuals facing breast cancer diagnoses. The organization offers weekly virtual support groups for non-metastatic breast cancer, monthly virtual support groups for metastatic breast cancer, and one-on-one survivor connections that provide compassion, guidance, and shared experience.
Brighter Days Family Grief Center focuses on bringing families back together after the death or terminal diagnosis of a loved one by addressing the many psychosocial and logistical needs of each family member. The organization provides no cost and compassionate services to Minnesota children, adults, and families, including anticipatory grief support and grief counseling for those facing terminal diagnoses.
Free, medically supervised Montana camp programs for children, teens, and adults affected by cancer.
Camp Norden provides free summer camp experiences for children ages 8-17 who have been affected by cancer. The organization offers safe and accessible camp activities including horseback riding and tubing, with onsite medical staff to support campers' specific needs.
Free summer camps and year-round programs for children with cancer and their families.
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.