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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
For Marina, having cancer impacted more than just her health, it impacted her daily life. Once Marina’s cancer spread to her eyes, it affected her vision which prevented her from driving. As an elderly woman who lives alone without reliable transportation, she knew she needed a resource to get to and from her numerous doctors’ […]
