David A. Ford is the recipient of the American Cancer Society Volunteer Leadership Award. This honor is presented to volunteers who have served as a volunteer leader for enterprise-wide programs, initiatives, or Board level committees or task forces, and to others who have provided long and distinguished service to ACS at the enterprise-wide level.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) announces the launch of “Get Screened for Cancer Day” taking place Wednesday, November 16, 2022, to highlight the need for cancer screening in the African American community and the importance of having conversations with loved ones about getting screened.
Whether it is other philanthropists, local or regional health centers, or state and federal officials, there is a desperate need for creative solutions to getting more people screened and saving more lives. Smith’s initiative is an innovative approach, but there are other ways to spread awareness and boost screenings in the Black community.
With March designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to know how you can lower your risk of developing this potentially deadly, but treatable, disease that’s expected to claim about 52,580 lives this year.
African-American men are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from it.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, from October 11 through November 11, Cheray O’Neal’s one-woman play, Journey This is partnering with American Cancer Society and Lyrical Hair to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research, and patient services nationwide while providing a stellar theatrical experience at the Lounge Theatres, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
NBA champion Matt Barnes joined forces with hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg to host the 5th annual Athletes vs. Cancer celebrity football game.
Custer uses his experiences to bring awareness of prostate cancer and how to prevent it. He has partnered up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to share his story.
Diet may be one of the biggest risk factors in developing cancer