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Cancer for College is proud to be part of a dedicated, close-knit community of cancer survivors and their supporters, including caregivers, educators, medical professionals, therapists, nonprofit partners, friends, and families. As we continually strive to enhance and expand our services, we’re grateful for the support and collaboration within this shared mission. Below is a curated list of organizations and resources to help cancer survivors live their fullest lives beyond cancer.

To be considered for inclusion on this page, please contact us with your organization’s details.

Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels
Adaptive Apparel for Kids

Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels sends care packs with an adaptive apparel shirt called a Comfycozy to kids with a port to help make port access easier! Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels is a nonprofit, support and educational organization designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible, tax-exempt organization, founded in 2012 in celebration of Amanda Hope’s life.

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American Childhood Cancer Organization
ACCO

ACCO is one of the largest grassroots, national organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with cancer and their families.

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The Best Schools
Find Your School Today!


An incredible online resource to help you identify the best college fit for you no matter what degree you want to pursue. Start your quest for personal happiness and career success. Find your school today.

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Bovard Scholars
University of Southern California

USC established Bovard Scholars to empower outstanding high school students with financial need to dream big. We help you reach higher. We prepare you for success in college — including gaining admission and scholarships to the best schools that are the ideal fit for you — and in your career. That includes thorough exploration of the wide range of options for your future.

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Cancer Horizons
College Scholarship

Cancer Horizons strives to empower cancer patients by helping them realize their dream of a college education by providing financial assistance. Cancer Horizons College Scholarship offers a $1,000 scholarship and is intended to support one hard working, high achieving college student who lives with cancer.

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Cancer Lifeline
Resources for Hope


Provides emotional support, resources, educational classes and exercise programs designed to support people in all stages of the cancer process.

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Cancer Support Community
Global Empowerment


The Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer. To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.

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Candelighters Foundation
Childhood Cancer Support

Since 1977 we have been dedicated to providing direct support to families. Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation uses all proceeds raised to provide programs and educational materials, funeral assistance funds, Care Bags and family fun events.

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College Scholarships
Financial Aid Search Engine

Cancer for College is a competitive scholarship and unfortunately with over a thousand applicants every year, we are unable to offer a scholarship to every applicant. That said, there are other resources at your disposal if we are unable to help you or if you need additional help beyond what cancer for college can provide. A great resource is College Scholarships.

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Cuck Fancer
Helping Young Adult Survivors

Cuck Fancer is an organization dedicated to raising awareness for young adult cancer by helping survivors get their feet back on the ground. At Cuck Fancer we believe young adult survivors need a certain type of support. It’s our intention to do whatever it takes to help get these unique individuals back to their lives.

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Doran & Murphy Scholarship
Canceling Cancer Scholarship

Cancer is a disease that can have a devastating impact on an individual’s life as well as their friends and family. This is why the attorneys at Doran & Murphy are excited to offer the Canceling Cancer Scholarship. For more information please click the link below.

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Gilda's Club Chicaco
Cancer Support Community

Gilda’s Club Chicago complements medical care with FREE, diverse programing, including virtual and in-person activities for easy community access. They believe in the profound impact of connecting individuals and families navigating cancer, so their services provide a secure space for sharing experiences, fostering understanding, and promoting emotional well-being.

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Gilda’s Club Seattle
Seattle Clubhouse


Gilda’s Club Seattle offers a broad, community-based program of social, emotional, and educational support for cancer survivors, their loved ones and friends that provides sustained support, education and resources on-site in the Seattle Clubhouse and off-site with collaborating partners.

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Miracles for Kids Foundation
Changing Lives Every Day

Miracles for Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children with life-threatening illnesses and the families that care for them. By operating programs that provide financial aid, basic needs, and wellness to patients and their families, Miracles for Kids creates stability when families are crumbling from the financial and emotional devastation of fighting for their child’s life.

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Navigating Cancer
Resource Hub


Provides resources to cancer patients and health care providers, to help improve the quality and efficiency of cancer treatment.

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Stupid Cancer
Financial Resources

Stupid Cancer scoured the web to put together this list of resources whose collective missions are to reduce the financial burden that a diagnosis of cancer can bring.

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Thrive Through Cancer
Uniting Young Adults

Thrive Through Cancer aims to bring young adults together, provide them with age-appropriate resources and give them a place to share their story. Thrive Through Cancer also has a comprehensive resources page with several resources for the Seattle and Pacific Northwest area.

UniCORN
by the Joe Andruzzi Foundation

UniCORN is a groundbreaking resource to provide cancer patients and families easy access to the support they need. UniCORN offers a comprehensive, user-friendly platform with three key components: Resource Directory – A free, curated list of nearly 100 services; Financial Tool – A guide to managing the financial impact of cancer; Common Application – A streamlined way to apply for multiple services.

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vs. Cancer Foundation
To Cure Kids' Cancer


The Vs. Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving kids’ lives by empowering athletes and communities to fund lifesaving childhood cancer efforts.

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