MEMPHIS, TENN., January 5, 2023 – The Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative (BCEI) and the Pink Ribbon Open awarded West Cancer Foundation with a $40,000 grant to help fund its Lymphedema, Post-Mastectomy and Breast Screening Programs for underserved cancer patients in the Memphis area. This is the third grant awarded to West Cancer Foundation since its […]
MEMPHIS, TENN., December 22, 2022 – Memphis Fire Fighters Association Local 1784, Germantown Fire Department, and Bartlett Fire Department recently donated proceeds from Breast Cancer T-Shirt Fundraisers for a combined total of $31,638 to West Cancer Foundation. West Cancer Foundation’s mission is to break down barriers to cancer care through early detection, research, and resources […]
MEMPHIS, TENN., December 15, 2022 – West Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to advance the fight against cancer through research, education, patient support, and community outreach recently welcomed Rachel Brown as Manager of Community Engagement and Outreach and Ariel Maclin as Executive Administrative Assistant. “We are absolutely thrilled to have Ariel and Rachel join the […]
70 cyclists will depart Germantown, Tennessee on Saturday, October 8 to cycle to Rosemary Beach, Florida to raise money and awareness for cancer support as they have done for 11 years MEMPHIS, TENN., September 28, 2022 – On Saturday, October 8, 2022, the Ride 2 RosemarySM team of 70 cyclists will depart on their annual […]
MEMPHIS, TENN., September 10, 2022 – West Fight On along with over 1,300 participants and over 250 volunteers raised over $550,000 for West Cancer Foundation today at Shelby Farms Park to help fund support programs for cancer patients and to help raise awareness and fight cancer disparities in Memphis. West Fight On is the largest […]
Our team is growing! We currently have two positions open at West Cancer Foundation and are searching for two talented individuals to join our team and help make a difference in our community. Job descriptions and application links for the Executive Administrative Assistant and Community Engagement & Outreach Manager positions can be found below. […]
West Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to advance the fight against cancer through research, education, patient support, and community outreach has welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors including Lori Guyton, Partner, On Brand Communications; Marian Levy, Associate Dean, University of Memphis School of Public Health; Jon Peters, President, AnovoRX; Kim Pitts, Co-Owner, […]
Memphis and Shelby County Mayors Proclaim April 21 as West Fight On Minority Cancer Awareness Day in Memphis and Shelby County MEMPHIS, TENN., April 21, 2022 – West Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to advance the fight against cancer through research, education, patient support, and community outreach, announced West Fight On, their largest fundraiser of […]
Lymphedema is not commonly discussed and can be a side effect of a cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment. March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, and we want to take the opportunity to share a little about lymphedema itself as well as provide some information on our Lymphedema Assistance Program. If you have lymphedema due to cancer […]
Ten women will depart Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday, March 19 to cycle to Seagrove Beach, Florida to raise money and awareness for cancer support MEMPHIS, TENN., March 3, 2022 – Ten women from Memphis have created the She to Sea cycling team and are planning a five-day 500+ mile cycling trip from Memphis to Seagrove […]
