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 […]
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 […]
Join Us for the Inaugural Kids’ Bike Parade at West Fight On! Calling all young adventurers! It’s time to rev up your wheels and get ready to roll in the very first Kids’ Bike Parade at West Fight On! Get ready for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and a dash of friendly competition […]
Pickleball for a Cure Get your rackets out and get ready for the Donna Goodfellow Pickleball Tournament, June 8 and 9, hosted by Courage Thru Cancer and benefitting West Cancer Foundation. The tournament will host Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles, and every person is guaranteed two matches in each division they sign […]
West Fight On: Breaking Barriers to Cancer Care! Registration is officially open for the 12th annual West Fight On, sponsored by Sedgwick and First Horizon Foundation. Our premier fundraising event features three different cycling routes, a 5k and a one-mile tribute walk to raise money to support the life-saving services West Cancer Foundation provides. Whether […]
Honoring Dr. Lee S. Schwartzberg, a True Cancer Hero We’re proud to announce the launch of the Lee S. Schwartzberg Endowed Research Program, created to fund research projects focused on cancer treatments, patient-centered and value-based care, and factors that lead to disparities in outcomes. As a principal oncologist and innovative leader of West Cancer Center […]
Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique Giving Love and Laughter Terri was devastated when she was diagnosed in June with triple negative stage 2 breast cancer. After losing her hair during treatment, she wasn’t sure she could afford a wig, but West Cancer Foundation’s new Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique was there for her. Here’s what Terri has […]
Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique is Open! We’re very excited to announce the opening of our new Sweet Wig Beauty Boutique that provides free wigs for cancer patients. Located within West Cancer Foundation’s offices, the boutique provides a private, salon-like setting where those being treated for cancer can select a wig at no charge. The free […]
We’re Bona Fide and Certified We’re thrilled to announce that West Cancer Foundation has earned the distinguished Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive data and insights for the nonprofit sector. The Candid Seal validates a nonprofit organization’s credibility and transparency, and the Platinum certification is the highest level […]
Give a ‘Gram This October October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and in recognition West Cancer Foundation has launched Give a ‘Gram, a campaign that makes it easy for people to pitch in and help fund free mammograms for Memphis women in need. In Memphis, almost one-third of our population is either uninsured or underinsured, […]
