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American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society
3375 20th St., Suite 100
Indian River Unit
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Phone:772-562-2272
Fax: 772-562-2666

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OVERVIEW: The American Cancer Society is the nation’s largest voluntary health organization. Our volunteer network -- 2 million strong -- empowers people to make a difference in the fight against cancer. The Indian River and North County Units have many volunteer opportunities.

Survival rates are higher than ever, but more than 550,000 Americans still die each year from cancer. That means more dollars are needed to fund promising research projects; to expand information, education, and advocacy efforts; and to increase the level of services provided to cancer patients and their families.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Support Your Local Unit's Fundraising Events:
January: "ACS125"; March: "Citrus Gala & Cattle Baron's Ball"; April: "Relay For Life" in Vero Beach, Sebastian and the beaches; May: "Relay For Life" in Vero Beach.
Your participation in these events makes a difference.

Make Contributions: Your monetary contributions directly impact your Florida neighbors because the American Cancer Society is present in every community in the state. Donations can be earmarked to be used specifically in Indian River County. Each dollar donated is used efficiently to provide information, support, and services to those who suffer from cancer.

MEETINGS:

Indian River Unit Board of Directors -- 3rd Thursday at noon at the Seacost National Bank.

North Indian River Unit Executive Board -- 1st Wednesday at noon at the Sebastian River Medical Center, cafeteria/conference room
: last Thursday of every month at 4:00pm at the Indian River Unit, 3375 - 20th St #100

Indian River Laryngectomee Club

Man-to-Man (prostate cancer support group): first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the SRMC Dining Room (Sebastian); and the last Tuesday at 7:00pm at ACS office at 3375 - 20th Street #100 (Vero Beach)

Ovarian Cancer Support Group: 3rd Wednesday at 3:00pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1950 - 6th Avenue(772) 562-2272

General Cancer Support Group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. In Vero Beach, at Coastal Radiation Oncology 931 37th Place, contact 567-7880

The Indian River Ostomy Association meets the 3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. at IRMH Cafeteria, 1000 36th Street

CANCER SUPPORT & SERVICES PROVIDED IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ARE AS FOLLOWS ...

Support Groups: Meetings for breast, prostate, ovarian and general cancers and ostomy & laryngectomy patients (see above)
I Can Cope: Group education program
Road to Recovery: Transportation to and from treatments
Reach to Recovery: Informational visits to breast cancer patients
Look Good ... Feel Better ... techniques for restoring appearance during treatments
Hope Lodges: Free lodging for cancer outpatients in Gainesville and Miami
R.O.C.K. Camp: Summer camp for kids with cancer
College Scholarships: Assistance to students with a cancer history
For cancer information 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, call toll free 1-800-227-2345.

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