National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR): Research for a Cure

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Research for a Cure Our Mission

Ground-breaking Discoveries Research We Fund

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Who We Are

The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) is dedicated to providing scientists in the lab the funding they need to make game-changing discoveries in cancer treatments, detection and, ultimately, a cure for all types of cancer.

Our Work

Funding & Honoring Research

Awareness

Bringing life-saving information to the public

RESEARCH

Funding scientists in the lab making ground-breaking discoveries

SZENT-GYÖRYGI PRIZE

Honoring the perennial accomplishments of researchers from around the world

Our Initiatives

Fueling Discoveries

FLY TO FIND A CURE

Supporting research and earning miles

PLAY4THECURE

Using a passion for sports to fund life-saving cancer research

ARTS4THECURE

Funding vital research through the arts

YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Students mobilizing their communities to raise funds and awareness

PLANNED GIVING

Supporting our mission with flexible, mutually beneficial financial planning

Years 47

Individual Donors 5,300,000

Research & Program Support $390,000,000

Cancer-Fighting Lifestyle Channel

By eating healthy foods and sticking with a healthy lifestyle, you can prevent or significantly reduce your risk of cancer. Learn more about the cancer-fighting properties in shiitake mushrooms and follow along as we make shiitake mushroom pho as a part of our new Cancer-Fighting Lifestyle Channel!

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“Cancer is a disease that can be cured…”

– Albert Szent-Györgyi, M.D., Ph.D.

1937 Nobel Laureate, NFCR Co-Founder

Fly to Find A Cure

Fly to Find a Cure is a signature fundraising program of NFCR which allows donors to support the fight against cancer, with the added benefit of receiving airline miles in return.

This program is a great fit for frequent flyers, travel enthusiasts and most importantly, those passionate about supporting cancer research.

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Play4TheCure Spring Registration is Open
Help your team make a difference this season by signing up to Play4TheCure! Play4TheCure inspires young athletes and their teams to leverage their passion for sports to “Play4” loved ones affected by cancer and encourages them to actively participate in working to fund cancer research to make a difference. Register your event to get a FREE fundraising kit.

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