Run2Health May 7th, 2016

February 26, 2016 by American Cancer Fund in Upcoming Events

JOIN US AT LIBERTY STATE PARK SAT. MAY 7th for the 3rd Annual Memorial 5K Run/1mile Walk for 9/11 First Responder, Jersey City Fire Captain Mark Lee Please join The American Cancer Fund at its 3rd Annual Memorial 5k Run/1 mile Walk for 9/11 First Responder, Jersey City Fire Captain Mark Lee at Liberty State Park. This […]

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#GivingTuesday and Double the Donation

November 25, 2015 by American Cancer Fund in Events

#GivingTuesday 2016 We have a day for giving thanks; Thanksgiving.  We have two for getting deals; Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And now, we have #GivingTuesday 2016, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: […]

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Morgan Stanley Partners with ACF

October 22, 2015 by American Cancer Fund in Events / Uncategorized

10/21/15 Do you need a tax break? Have you ever considered a financial plan? Are you a donor to our charity? Well, we are happy to announce a partnership that can help you. The American Cancer Fund has partnered with the Privetera Group of Morgan Stanley to assist you. Morgan Stanley is a well-known multinational financial […]

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Alliance with Thrivent

September 28, 2015 by American Cancer Fund in Events

American Cancer Funds joins the Thrivent family list of approved charities Friends and supporters. We want you to be aware of our recent partnership and inclusion with Thrivent. If you are a member of Thrivent or Thrivent Financial we now participate in ‘Simply Giving’ or Thrivent ‘Choice’.  Have comfort in knowing that we are now an approved […]

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Our Grants

August 7, 2015 by American Cancer Fund in Medical and Drug News / People in the News

For those who have asked about grants to planned parenthood, here is the answer. The American Cancer Fund has never given a grant to planned parenthood. Grants from ACF are determined by our board and only support our Cancer fighting mission. If you have heard that a cancer charity has donated or provided grants to planned parenthood, […]

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2015 Princeton 5K

July 27, 2015 by American Cancer Fund in Events

We are hosting a 5K in Princeton NJ on Saturday 8/15/2015. Please join us. For more information visit our running website. www.Run2Health.com

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We are not the disgraced Cancer Fund of America

June 19, 2015 by American Cancer Fund in Events / People in the News

Please note that earlier today (5/19) the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that the Knoxville, TN based Cancer Fund of America (CFOA) has been charged with portraying themselves as a real charity.  Litigation is in progress. There are multi-million dollar fines. We at the American Cancer Fund are delighted to hear this news as we have a similar name but we […]

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Kissing Off Cancer™

June 8, 2015 by American Cancer Fund in Events / Uncategorized

Do you know a cancer survivor? Do you want to help more survive? Kiss some one, take a picture of the kiss, donate to #KissingOffCancer, then challenge others to do the same – #KissOffCancer  – We make it easy, click here to donate Please join us and celebrate all the survivors by supporting the ‪#‎kissingoffcancer challenge. Will […]

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How Do You Prepare For Chemotherapy?

May 19, 2015 by American Cancer Fund in Uncategorized

Chemotherapy is the use of medications (many of them highly toxic) that either kill cancer cells or prevent them from multiplying. The best ways to prepare for chemotherapy is to educate yourself, set reasonable expectations, advocate for yourself and do what you can to make the best of the situation. Ask what drugs you’ll be […]

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Foods That May Increase Your Risk of Cancer

May 12, 2015 by American Cancer Fund in Uncategorized

What we should or shouldn’t put into our bodies is an issue for those of us who would like to avoid getting cancer. It’s a topic of seemingly endless and sometime contradictory research. How hazardous a particular food may be could vary widely depending on how much or how often you eat it. According to […]

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