What will it take to beat cancer? All of us. American Cancer Society of the Capital Region Our mission is to save lives, celebrate lives & lead the fight for a world without cancer. With your help we are doing that right here in the Capital Region and beyond.

 
 

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August 19, 2021

Red, White & Blue Party!

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November 13, 2021

Gala of Hope!

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October 4, 2021

Coaches vs. Cancer Basket “Ball”!

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Real Men Wear Pink gives men a leadership role in the fight against breast cancer. Community leaders around the nation use the power of pink to raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer initiatives.

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Making Strides has always been more than just a walk, it’s a movement. Because of the pandemic, how we unite and fight back this fall may look different but our passion to end breast cancer is the same.

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Relay For Life may look different this year, but now more than ever, cancer patients and researchers need your help to sustain the fight against cancer. Our lifesaving mission has been threatened by suspended events and a decrease in donations, so your support is urgently needed to continue research, patient programs and cancer screening.

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Last year, with your help, the American Cancer Society was able to accomplish the following for patients and families including those in the Capital Region & beyond!

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Calls answered through our 24/7 help line

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Members benefiting from emotional & education support at our Capital Region HopeClub

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THOUSAND

Rides given to and from cancer treatment

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THOUSAND

Nights of free or reduced lodging when traveling for treatment

What will it take to beat cancer? All of us. Tell ...

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Oct 18

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What will it take to beat cancer? All of us. Tell your loved ones: #GetScreened. Many will wait until they have symptoms to visit a doctor. But screening tests are for people without any symptoms. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MakingStrides

On behalf of our Capital Region ACS Staff Team, we...

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Oct 18

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On behalf of our Capital Region ACS Staff Team, we can’t thank this community enough for coming out for the 26th Annual #MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer walk! Many more pink pictures and updates to come but until then, just know how much we appreciate each and every one of you 💕

This racial disparity is largely due to Black ...

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Oct 16

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This racial disparity is largely due to Black women having more advanced staged breast cancer at the time of diagnosis, higher rates of obesity and other health conditions, and certain types of breast cancers that have a less favorable prognosis. These disparities are largely grounded in historical and persistent racism in the U.S., preventing Black women from accessing high-quality cancer treatment and staying on track with treatment compared with white women. To learn more: https://bit.ly/3lHPtKV

We packing up and getting ready to see you THIS ...

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Oct 15

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We packing up and getting ready to see you THIS SUNDAY in Washington Park for @albanystrides. Rolling walk start from 10am-12pm so come anytime between then and don't forget to wear pink!

Thanks to our donors, we are here day or night to ...

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Oct 12

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Thanks to our donors, we are here day or night to answer questions for patients, caregivers friends and family! Call our trained cancer specials at 1-800- 227-2345, we are here for you.

The National Breast & Cervical Cancer Early ...

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Oct 8

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The National Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides access to care for low-income, uninsured & underinsured women has had an impact on since 1991. Reducing cancer disparities across the cancer continuum and advancing health equity is an overarching goal of the American Cancer Society. In partnership with @mandt_bank we'll be highlighting some of the inequalities we see in breast cancer throughout this month.