Describe Your Business: At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.
What sets you apart?: We fund life-saving research across the country, support patients 24/7 through our toll-free number 1-800-227-2345, and spread the word about preventative cancer measures.
Year Founded: The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913.
What Can Randolph County expect to see from you in 2021?Randolph County’s Relay For Life event will be Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22. We will have a drive-thru Luminaria Night on May 21st for the whole county to drive through the town square and enjoy. May 22nd we will have a drive thru survivor lunch where our survivors can pick up boxed lunches.
What makes your company special? The American Cancer Society helped establish the link between cancer and smoking; demonstrated the effectiveness of the Pap test; developed cancer-fighting drugs and biological response modifiers such as interferon; dramatically increased the cure rate for childhood leukemia; proven the safety and effectiveness of mammography; and so much more. From 1991 to 2018, the cancer death rate has fallen 31%, averting 3.2 million deaths.
Anything else you would like to share? If you are interested in forming a team or sponsoring Relay For Life, please contact Jennifer Clay at Jennifer.clay@cancer.org. We have corporate partnerships and educational opportunities for your workplace available.
