The Prevent Cancer Foundation (PCF) may have changed its name several times – it was formerly known as the Cancer Research Foundation of America and the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation – but its dedication to be at the forefront of the fight against cancer has remained. The United States-based charity is one of the most reliable health organizations in the country, thanks to its compliance with the Better Business Bureau’s 20 Standards of Charity Accountability and its leading role in the promotion of early cancer detection and prevention.

Founded in 1985, the foundation has made its mark in the healthcare and philanthropic industries in the succeeding years. It has donated over $120 million – and counting – in cancer prevention and detection research, public information campaigns, and community outreach programs.

The PCF also provides scientists in the United States and Canada the opportunity to participate in professional conferences and to conduct research projects for presentation during peer reviews. It is also raising public awareness about cancer through distribution of relevant materials to the general public and mass media as well as via exhibits.

One of the foundation’s most notable achievements is its work on colorectal cancer prevention. Its work resulted in the establishment of an effective framework for collaboration among healthcare professionals in colorectal cancer detection and prevention. It is also well-known for its extensive influence on legislation regarding colorectal screening.

The PCF also collaborates with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in the awarding of the AACR Prevent Cancer Foundation Award for Excellence in Cancer Prevention Research. The award is granted to scientists with notable contributions in the fields of fundamental science, clinical science, transnational science, and epidemiology.

The foundation also has a high efficiency rate where contribution dollars are concerned – for every dollar donated, seventy-five cents are used directly toward the foundation’s core activities. Donors can make their contributions via online donations, monthly contributions, and honorary or memorial gifts, among others.