Prevent Cancer Foundation


Prevent Cancer Foundation is a United States-based charity, and one of the leading US health organizations devoted to the early detection and prevention of cancer.

Description

PCF was founded in 1985, by Carolyn Aldigé, who remains CEO, after her father passed of cancer the previous year. Since its founding, the organization has played a prominent role in the promotion of cancer prevention, donated over $120 million in cancer prevention research, spread public information about how to prevent cancer and partaken in community outreach. The Prevent Cancer Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability outlined by the Better Business Bureau. The Prevent Cancer Foundation is rated 4 out of 4 stars by Charity Navigator. They are also one of Philanthropedia's recommended Cancer charities.

Works

The PCF holds professional conferences around the U.S. for those involved in the field of cancer. They have funded over 300 scientists and over 430 peer-reviewed research projects across the world, in more than 150 leading research institutions nationwide; as well as raised awareness of cancer and educated the public about it though exhibits, distribution of material and working with the media. Such public education seeks to teach people how they can lower their chances of getting cancer, as well as teach them how to detect early signs of cancer. Their work on colorectal cancer prevention established a framework for health care professionals to collaborate on colorectal cancer screening and prevention which was missing beforehand, and they have had extensive influence on Capitol Hill, particularly in their efforts to pass colorectal cancer screening legislation.