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
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:
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.
MEETINGS:
: last Thursday of every month at 4:00pm at the Indian River Unit, 3375 - 20th St #100
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.
