Charities and Donations

Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation

The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation is a national, non-profit health organization whose mission is the prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research, education and outreach to medically underserved communities. The foundation was started in the mid 1980's and has provided more than $125 million dollars to support and facilitate cancer research and researchers.

Their Foundation funds basic and clinical research focusing on cancer prevention and early detection. It provides more than $8 million annually in support of its research, education and community outreach programs.

In an effort to prevent deaths from colorectal cancer, they have joined forces with many partner organizations across the U.S. to implement a national prevention and early detection education campaign. During the month of March and all year long, organizations nationwide sponsor activities to educate the public about colorectal cancer.

The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation (CRPF), provided a grant to George Washington University Medical Center to design and purchase Washington, D.C.'s first - and only -- mobile mammography facility. The Mammovan provides breast cancer screening and follow-up care to both corporate and low-income women in the Washington, D.C. region. The Foundation continues to underwrite free mammograms for underserved women. Women with positive findings receive all follow-up care needed, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Dr. Health'nstein's Body Fun: This critically acclaimed, interactive CD-ROM game teaches children the importance of a healthy lifestyle in the prevention of cancer and other chronic diseases. Classroom materials and a core curriculum are being used in states nationwide, including Alabama, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and New York.

A unique cervical cancer education, screening and early detection program for medically underserved Hispanic women who, because of language barriers, lack of insurance and residency status issues, are unable to access other breast and cervical cancer screening and education programs in the area.

CRPF has partnered with the Step Up Women’s Network and Merck & Co., Inc., on a national public education campaign, Make the Connection, to raise awareness of cervical cancer.

The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation (CRPF) is a national, non-profit health foundation whose mission is the prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research and education. The CRPF is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity.

1600 Duke St
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Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 836-4412
Fax: (703) 836-4413
EIN/Tax ID: 52-1429544

website: www.preventcancer.org

Also see:
• NBCC - National Breast Cancer Coalition
• Hospice America Foundation
• how to start a charity