Ways you can get involved
Cancer research moves forward because people choose to be part of it.
There are many ways to support cancer research with your time, talents and community. Explore NFCR events, student programs, fundraising activities and volunteering to find an opportunity that fits your interests. Whether you want to attend a gathering, lead an awareness campaign, bring a team together or contribute your skills, the options below explain where to learn more and how to take the next step.
Do more together
Annual eventMeet researchers, entrepreneurs and supporters at the NFCR Global Summit and Award Ceremonies for Cancer Research & Entrepreneurship. The gathering connects scientific discovery with the partnerships that can help promising cancer research move forward.
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Annual luncheonSupporters in the DC area gather for the annual Daffodils & Diamonds Luncheon to enjoy a fashion show, fundraise for cancer research through a silent auction, and recognize those in our community most impacted by cancer. See how you can be a part of this celebration.
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Turn an interest in science, sports or the arts into community action. Youth Ambassadors support cancer research through advocacy, awareness and fundraising, with guidance to help them develop and carry out a campaign.
Explore a graduate fellowship for doctoral researchers working in biomedical research, data science or related quantitative fields. The program supports emerging researchers committed to advancing cancer research.
Explore hands-on laboratory research through NFCR’s college internship program. Selected college students work with an NFCR-supported scientist and receive research mentorship. Review the current eligibility requirements, placement details and application availability before applying.
Get Everyone Involved
Bring your team together to honor cancer patients or survivors. Play4TheCure helps athletes and sports communities turn a game, season or tournament into support for cancer research.
Use music, visual art, performance or another creative talent to bring people together for cancer research. Arts4TheCure offers a route for planning a creative fundraising activity with your community.
Create a fundraiser around a celebration, personal challenge or community event. Invite friends and family to take part and help turn your idea into support for NFCR’s research.
Help Stop the Surge. Support NFCR’s campaign for early detection, effective intervention and AI in cancer research to help end rising cancer rates among younger people.
Learn MoreSupport NFCR with your time and skills. Volunteer opportunities can include helping at events, supporting office operations, developing leadership experience and lending professional expertise.
Ending cancer as we know it requires everyone’s support. Whether you give your time, your talent or your community, every event attended, fundraiser organized and hour volunteered helps sustain research that works to prevent, detect and treat cancer. No single action can promise a specific research result, but together our supporters help NFCR fund the scientists pursuing cures. Learn more about NFCR’s impact so far, see our latest updates, and find more ways to help today.
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