Campsite Team Fundraisers Across from Gate-1 Right of Gate-2 Luminaria 3 Hope’s Angels Lap Beads, Face Painting 4 Of Moonlight and Wishes 5 Cathy’s Crew 6 Team Stephanie 7 8 Guardians of Hope 9 Nancy’s Leprechauns 11 The Highlanders Gift Basket Drawings 13 Reiki Blessings Volunteers Free Reiki for Relayers 14 Maurice’s #1421 Sassy Sistas […]

On May 1, we had another great event at Bates College, this year put on by Cats Against Cancer. Visiting the event was Denise Mozal, from Michigan, who is a Mom On A Mission. She is participating in a Relay event in all 50 states and her Maine event was the Bates College Relay For […]

In 2014, it is estimated that 9,270 people will be diagnosed with cancer, and 3,300 will die from the disease. Every day, 25 Mainers are diagnosed with cancer, and nine die from the disease. Lung cancer accounts for more deaths in Maine and the U.S. than any other cancer in both men and women. Approximately […]

Ever wonder what happens with your contribution to the American Cancer Society? With your help, we save lives. The American Cancer Society offers free lodging for those cancer patients that receive treatment far from home. In 2012, $26 million of lodging was provided nationwide to 41,000 patients and caregivers. It is called Hope Lodge, and […]

Michael had a big impact on the lives of so many people here in his hometown of Rumford. It is easy to remember his smile and his sense of humor. Even on his toughest days he could make you laugh. Michael was a courageous inspiration to many cancer patients in the River Valley area of […]

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We save lives. We are the largest source of not-for-profit cancer research funds in the world, investing $130 million each year nationally in innovative research. Since 1946, we have invested more than $3.1 billion in research. Our researchers have helped increase the overall five-year survival rate from 25 percent in the 1940s to nearly 66 […]

Cancer Survivors Network A Community of Survivors and Caregivers   The Cancer Survivors Network is an online community created by and for survivors and caregivers. From diagnosis, cancer becomes a part of a person’s life and a caregiver’s life experience. The Cancer Survivors Network unites all people touched by cancer. Survivorship can be an opportunity […]

 The Road to Recovery Program sponsored by the American Cancer Society is a service offered in which volunteer drivers provide cancer patients with transportation to and from their scheduled medical appointments. Drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help ensure that cancer patients get the lifesaving treatments they need. The […]