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Honor a Loved One With A Sympathy Message

Have you lost a loved one?


Allow us to express our heartfelt condolences. In times of loss, words often fail us. By making a tribute donation to the American Cancer Fund®, you can commemorate their life in a way that has a lasting impact. Click here to send a sympathy message.

The American Cancer Fund® and the American Cancer Association® have been helping people for nearly  60 years and now assists nearly 2 million people annually. Find comfort in knowing that 89 cents of every dollar donated is used to support cancer patients, find resources, and do the important research to help cancer patients fight their cancer.


Your donation helps cancer patients survive and is a wonderful tribute to someone who has passed away. They are your friends, co-workers and even family members. In these moments of sorrow, your support stands as a memorial to the spirit of your loved one. Thank you for considering a tribute donation to honor their memory.

Create a Memorial That Makes a Difference

Your donation contributes directly to groundbreaking cancer research, valuable educational programs, and life-saving outreach and prevention efforts.

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Express Your Sympathy with a Personalized Message

When you make a memorial donation, we will help craft and send a sympathy message on your behalf. Use our simple online form to share your thoughts, and we will take care of the rest, ensuring your message is received with the care and respect it deserves.

Send a Sympathy Message

Ready to make a difference?

Click on the "Donate Now" button to access our secure online donation form. For personalized messages, simply include your heartfelt words in the comment section of the form, and we will ensure they reach the bereaved with care and promptness.

Create a Memorial In Their Name

Prefer to Donate by Mail?

For those who prefer traditional methods, please send a check payable to:

American Cancer Fund
PO Box 7262
Hillsborough, NJ 08844-7262

Remember to include the name of your loved one, and the details for the personalized acknowledgment note. If you want the notes personalized, please include information such as: This is a memorial for John Smith, please send the memorial acknowledgement to his wife Mary Smith and Family at the following address.


We ensure that memorial notes are mailed within 4-5 business days once the donation has been processed.