MEMPHIS, TENN., May 20, 2025 –West Cancer Foundation, a Memphis-based nonprofit that provides free cancer services to those in need and funds research to improve cancer care, today announced that West Fight On, Memphis’ largest cancer survivor event, will be held Saturday, September 6, at Shelby Farms Park. Presented by First Horizon Foundation, West Fight […]

MEMPHIS, TENN., May 13, 2025 –West Cancer Foundation, a Memphis-based nonprofit that provides free cancer services to those in need and funds research to improve cancer care, today announced the expansion of its Young Professional Advisory Board (YPAB) with four new members. The junior board of directors was created in 2024 to provide young professionals […]

MEMPHIS, TENN., February 11, 2025 – West Cancer Foundation, a Memphis-based nonprofit that provides free cancer services to those in need and funds research to improve cancer care, today announced the She to Sea cycling event will occur March 22-26. The event, now in its fourth year, brings together 22 women who will cycle from […]

-Community and Healthcare Leaders Add Specialized Expertise to Board Roster- MEMPHIS, TENN., January 22, 2025 – West Cancer Foundation, a Memphis-based nonprofit that provides free cancer services to those in need and funds research to improve cancer care, today announced the addition of Jarvis Greer, Wendy Likes and Tish Towns to its Board of Directors. […]

MEMPHIS, TENN., December 4, 2024 – West Cancer Foundation, a Memphis-based nonprofit that provides free cancer services to those in need and funds research to improve cancer care, today announced the launch of its free mental health counseling program. The program provides mental health counseling by licensed therapists at no cost to cancer patients—including those […]

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 […]

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) […]

MEMPHIS, TENN., June 6, 2024 – West Cancer Foundation, which provides free cancer services to improve patient outcomes, today announced it has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Stephanie Douglas as Vice President of Development and Rhonda Causie as Director of Research, Grants and Strategy. Douglas joins the team with nearly 20 years […]

MEMPHIS, TENN., May 2, 2024 – West Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to break through barriers to cancer care and improve patient outcomes, today announced that registration is open for West Fight On, Memphis’ largest cancer survivor event. The annual fundraising event, now in its 12th year, will be held Saturday, September 7th, at Shelby […]