ANNUAL GIVING

Gifts made to Annual Giving support our greatest immediate needs. They fund critical staff, programs and services that would not be possible without philanthropic support. Donors can designate their contribution to support a specific need at the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center. Some of the areas currently requiring support include:

Where the need is greatest

The general operations fund helps insure that the Cancer Center can maintain all of its programs and services.

Patient Assistance

In 2019, the Social Services team procured millions of dollars in benefits to benefit 1,482 patients and their families, and arranged direct financial assistance from the Cancer Foundation for health insurance coverage for 362 patients.

Oncology Support Programs

Through the introduction of programs and classes, our Oncology Support Programs provide cancer patients and the community increased availability and coordination of information and services, with the intention of assisting with the healing process, maintaining health and preventing cancer.

Equipment Acquisition

Both radiation therapy and nuclear medicine require the use of very specialized, sophisticated equipment. Our efforts are focused on raising funds for the latest proven technology in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Research

Our clinical research department makes the most promising treatments available to local patients. We offer research studies to provide access to the most current cancer therapy options as well as prevention studies.

Hereditary Cancer Risk Counseling

As the only provider of genetic counseling and testing services between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center  offers genetic counseling and testing to people at increased risk for hereditary cancer and helps them make informed medical decisions based on their personal risk assessment.

Cancer Prevention Programs

For the Cancer Center, preventing cancer is just as important as treating it. Because of this, the Center has developed several innovative programs for our local community including the Scott D. Smith Colon Cancer Early Detection & Prevention Program, RAYS (Raising Awareness Yields Sun Safety) and tobacco education.

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