Why does the American Cancer Society have to spend money on fundraising?
Fundraising is an essential cost attached to achieving our mission. However, most American Cancer Society events serve as an additional opportunity for volunteer recruitment, cancer education and patient outreach. For example, Relay For Life events are low-cost and also include survivor celebrations, research study recruitment and powerful advocacy activities. Golf and gala events have higher fundraising costs, but often attract corporations and major donors that go on to provide major support to cancer research, patient navigation and Hope Lodge.
