DIY Fundraising for West Cancer Foundation: Inspiring Ways to Make a Difference

When it comes to supporting a cause as meaningful as cancer research and patient care, every effort counts. West Cancer Foundation relies on contributions from individuals and corporate partners to advance our mission of breaking barriers to cancer care and improving patient outcomes. Here’s a guide with creative and easy ways to get involved and […]


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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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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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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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When Marina’s Cancer Affected her Eyesight, Getting to and from Her Doctors’ Appointments Became a Struggle

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’ […]


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After Conquering Breast Cancer, Charlotte Needed a Pick Me Up

Charlotte had been getting routine mammograms for more than 15 years and in 2016 was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer. The mammogram, thankfully, detected the cancer before it had even formed a lump or had a chance to spread. Today, she is cancer free. However, since undergoing treatment for the cancer, her hair began […]


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After Helping Others with Cancer and Other Illnesses, Jacquelyn Found Herself in Need of Assistance

Jacquelyn was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma, a particularly aggressive form of cancer in June of 2022. In less than six months, her cancer grew and doubled in size so she began six rounds of chemotherapy that November. The following March, she had a lumpectomy in which doctors removed lumps from her left arm, and […]


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Raise Your Voice to Help Raise Funds for Deserving Nonprofits

By Rhonda Causie Director of Research, Grants & Strategy West Cancer Foundation Young and old, with little or much, Americans are generous people. We share, we volunteer, and we give with purpose to causes that help others and make the world a better place. In 2022, the generosity of Americans totaled just under $5 billion, […]


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Memphis Artist Brings Hope and Harmony to Those Suffering from Cancer

For Memphis artist Ken Lecco, giving back to local charities has been part of his art career since he first began more than 15 years ago. From the very beginning, he has donated his custom works of art to charitable auctions in order to raise money for great causes including March of Dimes, Hope House, […]


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Working Hard Helped Emily Survive Cancer, and Now Her Company is a West Fight On Sponsor

For Emily, being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer wasn’t a reason to stop working as the funeral director at Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in order to undergo treatment. Instead, it was a source of inspiration to continue working to help others. It was her work and the unwavering support from her employer […]


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