Empowering the Next Generation of Oncology Nurses: West Cancer Foundation’s Grant to the UT Health Science Center College of Nursing

In a significant move to advance oncology nursing education, West Cancer Foundation recently awarded a transformative $144,469 grant to the University of Tennessee (UT) Health Science Center College of Nursing. This funding supports the POWER for Nursing Program, designed to address the need for skilled oncology nurses. The grant will directly fund two students as […]


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October Newsletter

  Help us Give the Gift of Early Detection This Breast Cancer Awareness Month  October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to come together, raise awareness and champion the importance of early detection. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, accounting for nearly 30% of all new female cancers each year. […]


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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Help Us Give the Gift of Early Detection

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to come together, raise awareness and champion the importance of early detection. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. It accounts for about 30% of all new female cancers each year, according to the American Cancer Society. This year more than 310,000 new cases […]


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Ride 2 Rosemary® Cycling Team to Ride More Than 500 Miles in Five Days to Raise Money for Free Cancer Services

MEMPHIS, TENN., October 2, 2024 – The Ride 2 Rosemary® cycling team, a group of Memphis men who cycle to raise money for West Cancer Foundation, will kick off its annual 525-mile journey from Germantown, Tenn., to Rosemary Beach, Fla., on Saturday, Oct 12. Now in its 14th year, the group of 71 cyclists will […]


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West Cancer Foundation Adds Community Engagement and Outreach Director

MEMPHIS, TENN., September 24, 2024 – West Cancer Foundation, a Memphis-based nonprofit that provides free cancer services to improve patient outcomes, today announced it has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Cynthia Bowers as Director of Community Engagement and Outreach. In this role, Bowers is responsible for connecting with various community groups, businesses, physicians […]


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September Newsletter

  West Fight On 2024: A Record-Breaking Success in the Fight Against Cancer On behalf of West Cancer Foundation, we extend our deepest gratitude to those who made this year’s West Fight On a tremendous success. Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, cycled, cheered, celebrated, volunteered and donated to make West Fight On 2024 […]


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West Fight On 2024: A Record-Breaking Success in the Fight Against Cancer

As the dust settles on this year’s West Fight On, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude. The event, which has become a cornerstone in our mission to develop and fund programs that break through barriers to cancer care, achieved a milestone that exceeded even our highest hopes. This year’s West Fight On was […]


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West Cancer Foundation Grant to Fund Oncology Education at UT Health Science Center College of Nursing

MEMPHIS, TENN., August 29, 2024 –The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing has received a $144,469 grant from the West Cancer Foundation that will support innovative educational opportunities to prepare nurses and nursing students to meet the specific needs of oncology patients. The project, Providing the Oncology Workforce Education and Resources (POWER) […]


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August Newsletter

It’s Time to Fight On!   The countdown is on! With just a little over two weeks to go until West Fight On, our annual flagship event, now is the time to secure your spot and help us celebrate survivors, raise up caregivers and remember those we lost. West Fight On is more than just […]


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Empowering Together: The Power of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

In the realm of charitable giving, there exists a unique and powerful method that harnesses the collective goodwill of communities: peer-to-peer fundraising, Unlike traditional fundraising efforts initiated solely by organizations, peer-to-peer fundraising puts the power directly into the hands of passionate individuals who champion causes close to their hearts. At West Cancer Foundation, we recognize […]


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