| Founder(s) | Carolyn R. Aldige |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Location | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Key people | Marcia Myers Carlucci |
| Area served | United States |
| Mission | “To increase cancer prevention and early detection through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved.” |
| Method | Funding cancer research, education and community outreach programs. |
| Employees | 29 |
| Website | www.preventcancer.org |
Prevent Cancer Foundation(PCF) (formerly the Cancer Research Foundation of America or the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation) is a United States based charity, and one of the leading health organizations devoted to the early detection and prevention of cancer.[1][2]
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Since their founding in 1985 they have played a prominent role in the promotion of cancer prevention,[1] donated over $120 million in cancer prevention research, spread public information on how to prevent cancer, and partake in community outreach.[2] The Prevent Cancer Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability outlined by the Better Business Bureau.[3] The Prevent Cancer Foundation is rated 3 out of 4 stars by Charity Navigator, a rating which indicates "Exceeds or meets industry standards and performs as well as or better than most charities in its Cause".[4] They are also one of Philanthropedia's recommended Cancer charities.[5]
The PCF holds professional conferences around the U.S. for those involved in the field of cancer.[3] They have funded nearly 300 scientists, over 430 peer-reviewed research projects in 39 states, and three in Canada, 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.[1][3] Such public education seeks to teach people how they can lower their chances a getting cancer, as well as teach them how to detect early signs of cancer.[3] 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.[5]
In conjunction with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) the PCF annually gives out the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)-Prevent Cancer Foundation Award for Excellence in Cancer Prevention Research to a scientist for significant contributions to the field of cancer prevention research in one of the following fields: fundamental science, translational science, clinical science, epidemiology or behavioral science.[6]