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Wow.....
...You get a case of Ensure for free? I can barely afford it, it's 10 bucks for just a 6 pack of them..I don't know what else ACS does, I never really asked for anything, and don't know what really to ask for as a cancer patient, I wonder myself now what they do with all that money they collect.0 -
some help
They did help a little when my dad needed more home care, helped pay a small amount, but I think I remember they wanted it back when he died from the estate. They do offer transportation here to and from appointments and treatments. I used this twice, I think some of the cost is absorbed by the dept. of human services though, not all ACs money. I know they offer free quit smoking classes and workshop type things, more education type stuff than actual help for people with cancer.
Pam0 -
HelpPamPam2 said:some help
They did help a little when my dad needed more home care, helped pay a small amount, but I think I remember they wanted it back when he died from the estate. They do offer transportation here to and from appointments and treatments. I used this twice, I think some of the cost is absorbed by the dept. of human services though, not all ACs money. I know they offer free quit smoking classes and workshop type things, more education type stuff than actual help for people with cancer.
Pam
I haven't received any help, but I've never asked. I donate at least twice a year, but I figured since I have insurance I would assume they would be helping those without - at least I am hoping this was the case. Not sure how they help - I'm assuming that they do a lot of research to help prevent and cure cancer and that is why I donate to them, but I agree that they need to help the uninsured.
Kim0 -
ACS
John,
Your local ACS will have a patient navigator that can get you hooked up with services. I'm not sure what all they offer but I do know they offer assistance getting to treatments, there is Hope Lodge for those that have to live more than 100 miles from home to get treatments, they fund some MAJOR canzer research, and supply millions of really crappy brocures. They help fund wig banks at some facilities and organize support groups. Look Good/Feel Better, early detection and prevention stuff. I'm not sure what else but I do a tremendous amount of work for them on a volunteer level, but we're in a really rural area and don't have many paid folks to do it. Just lots of us with canzer.
Kimby0 -
Kimby Knows Best
Hi John, I think Kimby is on the mark. I have not dealt with them other than here and I donate to buy daffodils every year. Have you personally made a visit to your local center? It didn't sound like you did in your post. You just asked a volunteer where to sign up and I don't think she knew and/or did not want to give you an incorrect answer. You may have to ask the right people, like dealing with insurance.
Circular Logic (also known as the old runaround) You should be used to it with dealing with cancer ;-)
Good luck
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Wow
John,
I must say for someone that says they never think about their cancer, you sure do post alot about it. Not being accusatory, I'm just saying. I've read some about your journey and lordy you've had a "good one" so far sir but you need to do some homework before you start threads like this. One that is questioning a really wonderful non-profit. Please define your definition of "hefty salary", NONE of my friends that work there resemble that but really wish they did.
Here is what I know about ACS (American Cancer Society) after over 5 years on this site, several Relays for Life, and an opportunity to watch some of their best at work and using their web site.
They fund this site and all the hardware, personnel, etc, etc that it takes to host a GLOBAL cancer support site like this. They do it for over 120 different types of cancer and support survivors, caregivers, friends, love ones, and anyone else that cares about someone dealing with cancer. Personally they have helped me learn how to save my own life.
They sponsor one of the most visible cancer awareness events, Relay for Life, yearly that is a surreal experience if you are a survivor. My first survival lap almost brought me to my knees, it was so moving. To be able to pull off the event so seamlessly in almost every city in the US is mindboggling to me as a manager of people and their "tasks". The only other event that comes close involves "pink" and don't make me go there but you do have to admit that with $$$ breast cancer survival rates have gone from 75% (all stages) to 90% in the last 10 years.
ACS has had to suck it up and help as much as they can and where they can the last 8 years or so given the prior administration's cancer research/etc significant budget cuts. They sponsor a yearly March on Washington to get the word back out there to our congress men and women. Nixon declared war on cancer in the 70s and while we are making some progress, I do not think it is anything close to where we should have given the money involved.
The books they have published are really good. I especially like the ones about how to talk about cancer with children whether it be about them or a parent and/or loved one and use them as gifts.
Colon Palooza 3 (April 2006) was in Austin, Tx, home of the CSN's (this site) support folks and the 1 800 "someone or me has cancer and I am freaked out" 800 number. They had us in for lunch and a tour and it was really cool. Lunch was particulary amazing as a group of 16 or so of us semi-colons talked about our experiences over a very casual lunch with employees that work 8 hours a day to make anyone dealing with cancer's life a little easier by answering the phone. We each told our stories and there is no doubt in my mind they "heard us", durn some of us cried. I did several times. Next we got to go out and listen to a few of the call ins they got LIVE. Being that it was April, there many calls about the Relays for Life but they were about so many other things, as you could imagine. I actually heard one man call in crying about his wife and the way they talked to him was amazing. He was making a to do list in less than 10 minutes. These very special angel voices that answer that phone are highly skilled and talented people and the thing that stuck with me since I met them, every single one had been "touched" by cancer in some way and that is why they worked there. It had absolutely NOTHING to do with money. Personally I'd rather they get the hefty salaries than so many of the greedy ones out there but like school teachers, cops, fireman, the military and so many other amazing individuals, it ain't gonna happen that way in the good ole USA anytime soon.
The amount of information you can get your hands on from this organization is admired globally. Given my successes thus far against the beast, I do get asked to talk it from time to time and am always amazed at the stats and info I CAN get my hands on with a few clicks. There are so many that dispel rumors if you'll only take the time to read them and I like that.
I hope this helps your information gathering. Let me know if I can help in any other way.
Lisa P.0 -
Thanks Scoutyscouty said:Wow
John,
I must say for someone that says they never think about their cancer, you sure do post alot about it. Not being accusatory, I'm just saying. I've read some about your journey and lordy you've had a "good one" so far sir but you need to do some homework before you start threads like this. One that is questioning a really wonderful non-profit. Please define your definition of "hefty salary", NONE of my friends that work there resemble that but really wish they did.
Here is what I know about ACS (American Cancer Society) after over 5 years on this site, several Relays for Life, and an opportunity to watch some of their best at work and using their web site.
They fund this site and all the hardware, personnel, etc, etc that it takes to host a GLOBAL cancer support site like this. They do it for over 120 different types of cancer and support survivors, caregivers, friends, love ones, and anyone else that cares about someone dealing with cancer. Personally they have helped me learn how to save my own life.
They sponsor one of the most visible cancer awareness events, Relay for Life, yearly that is a surreal experience if you are a survivor. My first survival lap almost brought me to my knees, it was so moving. To be able to pull off the event so seamlessly in almost every city in the US is mindboggling to me as a manager of people and their "tasks". The only other event that comes close involves "pink" and don't make me go there but you do have to admit that with $$$ breast cancer survival rates have gone from 75% (all stages) to 90% in the last 10 years.
ACS has had to suck it up and help as much as they can and where they can the last 8 years or so given the prior administration's cancer research/etc significant budget cuts. They sponsor a yearly March on Washington to get the word back out there to our congress men and women. Nixon declared war on cancer in the 70s and while we are making some progress, I do not think it is anything close to where we should have given the money involved.
The books they have published are really good. I especially like the ones about how to talk about cancer with children whether it be about them or a parent and/or loved one and use them as gifts.
Colon Palooza 3 (April 2006) was in Austin, Tx, home of the CSN's (this site) support folks and the 1 800 "someone or me has cancer and I am freaked out" 800 number. They had us in for lunch and a tour and it was really cool. Lunch was particulary amazing as a group of 16 or so of us semi-colons talked about our experiences over a very casual lunch with employees that work 8 hours a day to make anyone dealing with cancer's life a little easier by answering the phone. We each told our stories and there is no doubt in my mind they "heard us", durn some of us cried. I did several times. Next we got to go out and listen to a few of the call ins they got LIVE. Being that it was April, there many calls about the Relays for Life but they were about so many other things, as you could imagine. I actually heard one man call in crying about his wife and the way they talked to him was amazing. He was making a to do list in less than 10 minutes. These very special angel voices that answer that phone are highly skilled and talented people and the thing that stuck with me since I met them, every single one had been "touched" by cancer in some way and that is why they worked there. It had absolutely NOTHING to do with money. Personally I'd rather they get the hefty salaries than so many of the greedy ones out there but like school teachers, cops, fireman, the military and so many other amazing individuals, it ain't gonna happen that way in the good ole USA anytime soon.
The amount of information you can get your hands on from this organization is admired globally. Given my successes thus far against the beast, I do get asked to talk it from time to time and am always amazed at the stats and info I CAN get my hands on with a few clicks. There are so many that dispel rumors if you'll only take the time to read them and I like that.
I hope this helps your information gathering. Let me know if I can help in any other way.
Lisa P.
Thanks Lisa for reminding me that this site itself must be very expensive to have and maintain. It is a wonderful site to help people dealing with cancer to cope and survive. I also did not even think about all the lobbying that must be done with the government as far as research and treatments and standards of care. I knew the ACS did a lot with education and education for cancer patients, but did not think of the overall picture till I read your post.
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Great!scouty said:Wow
John,
I must say for someone that says they never think about their cancer, you sure do post alot about it. Not being accusatory, I'm just saying. I've read some about your journey and lordy you've had a "good one" so far sir but you need to do some homework before you start threads like this. One that is questioning a really wonderful non-profit. Please define your definition of "hefty salary", NONE of my friends that work there resemble that but really wish they did.
Here is what I know about ACS (American Cancer Society) after over 5 years on this site, several Relays for Life, and an opportunity to watch some of their best at work and using their web site.
They fund this site and all the hardware, personnel, etc, etc that it takes to host a GLOBAL cancer support site like this. They do it for over 120 different types of cancer and support survivors, caregivers, friends, love ones, and anyone else that cares about someone dealing with cancer. Personally they have helped me learn how to save my own life.
They sponsor one of the most visible cancer awareness events, Relay for Life, yearly that is a surreal experience if you are a survivor. My first survival lap almost brought me to my knees, it was so moving. To be able to pull off the event so seamlessly in almost every city in the US is mindboggling to me as a manager of people and their "tasks". The only other event that comes close involves "pink" and don't make me go there but you do have to admit that with $$$ breast cancer survival rates have gone from 75% (all stages) to 90% in the last 10 years.
ACS has had to suck it up and help as much as they can and where they can the last 8 years or so given the prior administration's cancer research/etc significant budget cuts. They sponsor a yearly March on Washington to get the word back out there to our congress men and women. Nixon declared war on cancer in the 70s and while we are making some progress, I do not think it is anything close to where we should have given the money involved.
The books they have published are really good. I especially like the ones about how to talk about cancer with children whether it be about them or a parent and/or loved one and use them as gifts.
Colon Palooza 3 (April 2006) was in Austin, Tx, home of the CSN's (this site) support folks and the 1 800 "someone or me has cancer and I am freaked out" 800 number. They had us in for lunch and a tour and it was really cool. Lunch was particulary amazing as a group of 16 or so of us semi-colons talked about our experiences over a very casual lunch with employees that work 8 hours a day to make anyone dealing with cancer's life a little easier by answering the phone. We each told our stories and there is no doubt in my mind they "heard us", durn some of us cried. I did several times. Next we got to go out and listen to a few of the call ins they got LIVE. Being that it was April, there many calls about the Relays for Life but they were about so many other things, as you could imagine. I actually heard one man call in crying about his wife and the way they talked to him was amazing. He was making a to do list in less than 10 minutes. These very special angel voices that answer that phone are highly skilled and talented people and the thing that stuck with me since I met them, every single one had been "touched" by cancer in some way and that is why they worked there. It had absolutely NOTHING to do with money. Personally I'd rather they get the hefty salaries than so many of the greedy ones out there but like school teachers, cops, fireman, the military and so many other amazing individuals, it ain't gonna happen that way in the good ole USA anytime soon.
The amount of information you can get your hands on from this organization is admired globally. Given my successes thus far against the beast, I do get asked to talk it from time to time and am always amazed at the stats and info I CAN get my hands on with a few clicks. There are so many that dispel rumors if you'll only take the time to read them and I like that.
I hope this helps your information gathering. Let me know if I can help in any other way.
Lisa P.
Wow Lisa, what an informative post. It's nice to know that the monies are going to good causes. The cutbacks of the last 8 years has hit many organizations like this rather hard. Things look much brighter for the future with the current people in charge.
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PhilPhillieG said:Kimby Knows Best
Hi John, I think Kimby is on the mark. I have not dealt with them other than here and I donate to buy daffodils every year. Have you personally made a visit to your local center? It didn't sound like you did in your post. You just asked a volunteer where to sign up and I don't think she knew and/or did not want to give you an incorrect answer. You may have to ask the right people, like dealing with insurance.
Circular Logic (also known as the old runaround) You should be used to it with dealing with cancer ;-)
Good luck
-p
Can I give you my husband's cell phone number? I really like the "Kimby Knows Best" stuff but he keeps forgetting! Seriously, you're my kinda guy. I'm just sayin'
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ACS
I've been invovlved in Relay for Life for many years, long before I had the "pleasure" of being a cancer patient. I think the American Cancer Society does a lot! Here is what is in my Team Handbook I received. It explains what the Relay dollars support:
1.Cancer research. Among other things, The ACS has funded 40 Nobel Prize winning cancer researchers.
2.Cancer education.
3. I Can Cope-a free educational program providing info about cancer diagnosis and treatemnt. Helps participants deal with physical/emotional challenges.
4. Cancer advocay in all levels of legislature.
5. Reach to Recovery-matching breast cancer survivors with women recently diagnosed.
6. Look Good...Feel Better-Workshops offering women was to look their best during treatment.
7. Wigs and prothesis-Often can offer them free to survivors who request them.
8. Road to Recovery-Transportation to and from outpatient treatment.
9. Man to Man-Provides information and support for men affected by prostate cancer.
10. Cancer Survivor Network-Y'all might have heard of that one!
11. Hope Lodges-Temporary homes for cancer patients traveling far from home for treatment.
12. College Scholarships-Any survivor of Childhood Cancer before the age of 19 and is currently under 25 is eligible for scholarships to two or four-year institutions. Must be a legal resident of Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, D.C.
Hope that helps!
*hugs*
Gail0 -
Thanks Lisa, Gailtootsie1 said:ACS
I've been invovlved in Relay for Life for many years, long before I had the "pleasure" of being a cancer patient. I think the American Cancer Society does a lot! Here is what is in my Team Handbook I received. It explains what the Relay dollars support:
1.Cancer research. Among other things, The ACS has funded 40 Nobel Prize winning cancer researchers.
2.Cancer education.
3. I Can Cope-a free educational program providing info about cancer diagnosis and treatemnt. Helps participants deal with physical/emotional challenges.
4. Cancer advocay in all levels of legislature.
5. Reach to Recovery-matching breast cancer survivors with women recently diagnosed.
6. Look Good...Feel Better-Workshops offering women was to look their best during treatment.
7. Wigs and prothesis-Often can offer them free to survivors who request them.
8. Road to Recovery-Transportation to and from outpatient treatment.
9. Man to Man-Provides information and support for men affected by prostate cancer.
10. Cancer Survivor Network-Y'all might have heard of that one!
11. Hope Lodges-Temporary homes for cancer patients traveling far from home for treatment.
12. College Scholarships-Any survivor of Childhood Cancer before the age of 19 and is currently under 25 is eligible for scholarships to two or four-year institutions. Must be a legal resident of Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, D.C.
Hope that helps!
*hugs*
Gail
I've been fishing alot. So I've also been doing some thinking. Mostly I've been thinking about how best to help others through my experience. I've been thinking about perhaps being cured. Should I be cured, I'm almost certainly going to have to start over. I had to lease my business to some one else. Since the economy is in the tank I had to take peanuts for it. I had 1 million in insurance and still have over a million in medical bills. I won't say that I was prepared for cancer but I think I was as prepared as any 34 year old could be. I wish I would have bought that disability insurance but other than that there is little else I could have done. So now, at 35, I see myself filing for bankruptcy and navigating a very uncertain financial future. Yes, I'm alive, but I shouldn't be punished twice for the same crime. I would have liked to have been told when diagnosed that I have cancer and whether I live or die I'm going to be broke. Because of the volunteer, today I was specifically thinking about financial support cancer patients get. I considered all of the money cancer generates and then I considered the patient. I looked into the ACS's financial affairs. They are hard to find. The best I can figure is they take in a billion dollars a year. They have a couple of billion in assets and their administrative costs run around 65%. Now I'm not hating on the ACS. I would just like to see some of this cash slow the flow of cash from the patient. Certainly, I don't think there should be a financial reward for getting cancer, but the cash is there. Compiling and distributing information is great, hosting this website is great but combined can't possibly be more than 5% of their billion dollar budget. I know there is much that I am overlooking but if the richest most powerful charity isn't addressing the financial concerns of the patient, who is?0 -
Is the American Cancer Society more interested in ....
Is the American Cancer Society more interested in cancer profit than cancer prevention?
http://www.naturalnews.com/010244.html0 -
Thanks for the info & more questions
Thanks for the info and thanks, John, for asking a tough question. A lot of people wouldn't dare to "go there".
I've been considering getting involved in my local town of Fallbrook's upcoming Relay For Life, which is scheduled for June. I've had a couple of people, my husband included, ask what I know about how such a large organization utilizes its donations and how many "dollars for dollar" actually go to the cause, what expenses are, how much overhead is there in such a large organization, etc. My husband equated it to people realizing a few years back how all these little girl scouts were selling cookies and some of the higher ups were enjoying "big fat salaries on the sales of little girls' cookies". (now please don't go off on me over my girl scout cookies' comment- it's not something I've verified myself, just something I'd heard said). On the same note, I understand some people's skepticism & so I was glad to see some information on ACS listed out. I'd love to learn even more information- even how much overhead may be there with the actual Relay For Life events vs. if people are volunteers, where the donated money for these events actually goes, etc.
Anyone with more info or comments? I'm not trying to be critical here at all, just learn some more info.
Thanks!
Lisa0 -
Hi Mono5,mono5 said:Is the American Cancer Society more interested in ....
Is the American Cancer Society more interested in cancer profit than cancer prevention?
http://www.naturalnews.com/010244.html
I did check out and read everything on the link you wrote. It's interesting for sure and definitely causes me to think and wonder, but in all fairness, I do think several statements are unfounded and are just people's opinions and are not facts.
Lisa420 -
My first Relay for Life was an incredibly emotional experience and I highly recommend attending at least once in one's survivorship. It is overwhelming to see all those lights honoring those here and those who have gone on. I have also been honored as the speaker for our local Relay. With that said, I do have some concerns and criticisms of the whole deal.lisa42 said:Thanks for the info & more questions
Thanks for the info and thanks, John, for asking a tough question. A lot of people wouldn't dare to "go there".
I've been considering getting involved in my local town of Fallbrook's upcoming Relay For Life, which is scheduled for June. I've had a couple of people, my husband included, ask what I know about how such a large organization utilizes its donations and how many "dollars for dollar" actually go to the cause, what expenses are, how much overhead is there in such a large organization, etc. My husband equated it to people realizing a few years back how all these little girl scouts were selling cookies and some of the higher ups were enjoying "big fat salaries on the sales of little girls' cookies". (now please don't go off on me over my girl scout cookies' comment- it's not something I've verified myself, just something I'd heard said). On the same note, I understand some people's skepticism & so I was glad to see some information on ACS listed out. I'd love to learn even more information- even how much overhead may be there with the actual Relay For Life events vs. if people are volunteers, where the donated money for these events actually goes, etc.
Anyone with more info or comments? I'm not trying to be critical here at all, just learn some more info.
Thanks!
Lisa
At my first Relay the tent was stocked with donuts and pop--not exactly health promoting and definitely cancer promoting. That was my first ARGH. Then I asked the ACS representative where I could find a support group. He had no idea. I thought it would have been helpful for him to at least have done his homework before coming to collect the cash. There was no local support group. A local hospital had a breast cancer support group but I'm colon. I don't go pink, ya know?
If ACS is truly concerned about cancer prevention, then serving junk food at their Relays does not bode well for their reputation. It surely made me think twice and underscores a conspiracy theory that big pharma and ACS type agencies aren't to be trusted in the big picture. I mean, if they're promoting healthy cancer information then why would they give out junkie food?? Actions speak loudly.
The ACS workers are to be commended for the works they do as Scouty so knowledgeably pointed out. I am especially grateful for all the work they do so we can have this website. It has gotten me through many a lonely time on this colon cancer journey. At 39 I didn't know another soul my age going through what I was going through.
So while I want to give them a big THANK YOU for this site, I also want to slap them up the side of their heads for serving donuts and pop at my Relays!!! :-)
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Cookieslisa42 said:Thanks for the info & more questions
Thanks for the info and thanks, John, for asking a tough question. A lot of people wouldn't dare to "go there".
I've been considering getting involved in my local town of Fallbrook's upcoming Relay For Life, which is scheduled for June. I've had a couple of people, my husband included, ask what I know about how such a large organization utilizes its donations and how many "dollars for dollar" actually go to the cause, what expenses are, how much overhead is there in such a large organization, etc. My husband equated it to people realizing a few years back how all these little girl scouts were selling cookies and some of the higher ups were enjoying "big fat salaries on the sales of little girls' cookies". (now please don't go off on me over my girl scout cookies' comment- it's not something I've verified myself, just something I'd heard said). On the same note, I understand some people's skepticism & so I was glad to see some information on ACS listed out. I'd love to learn even more information- even how much overhead may be there with the actual Relay For Life events vs. if people are volunteers, where the donated money for these events actually goes, etc.
Anyone with more info or comments? I'm not trying to be critical here at all, just learn some more info.
Thanks!
Lisa
As long as they keep making Thin Mints and Tag-alongs,
I don't care what they do with their money!0 -
Didn't read itmono5 said:Is the American Cancer Society more interested in ....
Is the American Cancer Society more interested in cancer profit than cancer prevention?
http://www.naturalnews.com/010244.html
but based on how things seem to work in this world, unless there is a buck in it for someone, people do not want to get involved. Look at the Middle East. If they were not sitting on the biggest oil reserve would we really care about them? Look at Darfur, they have nothing to offer people, so few people who could really make a difference for them do anything about their problems.
Not the case 100% of the time but more often than not it seems that if there's no dough, we won't go...
-phil0 -
American Cancer Society--Facts and Figuressnommintj said:Thanks Lisa, Gail
I've been fishing alot. So I've also been doing some thinking. Mostly I've been thinking about how best to help others through my experience. I've been thinking about perhaps being cured. Should I be cured, I'm almost certainly going to have to start over. I had to lease my business to some one else. Since the economy is in the tank I had to take peanuts for it. I had 1 million in insurance and still have over a million in medical bills. I won't say that I was prepared for cancer but I think I was as prepared as any 34 year old could be. I wish I would have bought that disability insurance but other than that there is little else I could have done. So now, at 35, I see myself filing for bankruptcy and navigating a very uncertain financial future. Yes, I'm alive, but I shouldn't be punished twice for the same crime. I would have liked to have been told when diagnosed that I have cancer and whether I live or die I'm going to be broke. Because of the volunteer, today I was specifically thinking about financial support cancer patients get. I considered all of the money cancer generates and then I considered the patient. I looked into the ACS's financial affairs. They are hard to find. The best I can figure is they take in a billion dollars a year. They have a couple of billion in assets and their administrative costs run around 65%. Now I'm not hating on the ACS. I would just like to see some of this cash slow the flow of cash from the patient. Certainly, I don't think there should be a financial reward for getting cancer, but the cash is there. Compiling and distributing information is great, hosting this website is great but combined can't possibly be more than 5% of their billion dollar budget. I know there is much that I am overlooking but if the richest most powerful charity isn't addressing the financial concerns of the patient, who is?
Somehow I posted this comment so that it appeared mid-thread. I've reposted it below.
Hatshepsut0 -
American Cancer Society--Facts and FiguresPhillieG said:Didn't read it
but based on how things seem to work in this world, unless there is a buck in it for someone, people do not want to get involved. Look at the Middle East. If they were not sitting on the biggest oil reserve would we really care about them? Look at Darfur, they have nothing to offer people, so few people who could really make a difference for them do anything about their problems.
Not the case 100% of the time but more often than not it seems that if there's no dough, we won't go...
-phil
Snowmintj:
I agree with you that charities need scrutiny and The American Cancer Society is no exception.
My husband and I use a research site called Charity Navigator to research the effectiveness of charities we support. Here is their site address:
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=6495
If you access this site, be sure to read the "About Us" section to evaluate the credibility of the Charity Navigator.
Charity Navigator ranks the ACS as a "good" but not "excellent" charity in terms of the amount of their revenues that go into program support and in terms of their overall efficiency. Their data indicates that about 70% of ACS revenues go into program support and about 9% of their revenues go into administrative costs (a far more reassuring figure than the 65% you cite in your post!). Nevertheless, their CEO compensation is higher than I would like to see and, like you, I would like to see more funds invested into direct patient support. That said, my greatest priority for The ACS is the funding of research that leads to a cure for my husband, for you and for all the other people who are ravaged by this awful disease.
Here is a listing of the data for The ACS, but the data is better formatted if you pull up the site listed above.
American Cancer Society
Dedicated to eliminating cancer
Current Rating Historical Data Comments (39) News
Rating
Overall Rating
(54.75)
Organizational Efficiency
Program Expenses 70.4%
Administrative Expenses 9.3%
Fundraising Expenses 20.2%
Fundraising Efficiency $0.18
Efficiency Rating
(27.04)
Organizational Capacity
Primary Revenue Growth 7.2%
Program Expenses Growth 7.7%
Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.05
Capacity Rating
(27.71)
Income Statement (FYE 08/2007)
Revenue
Primary Revenue $1,039,381,000
Other Revenue $89,778,000
Total Revenue $1,129,159,000
Expenses
Program Expenses $685,270,000
Administrative Expenses $90,591,000
Fundraising Expenses $196,849,000
Total Functional Expenses $972,710,000
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $156,449,000
Net Assets $1,586,732,000
Charts
Expenses Breakdown
Revenue/Expenses Trend
Contact Information
American Cancer Society
250 Williams Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
tel: (800) 227-2345
TTY: (866) 228-4327
EIN: 13-1788491
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 22718
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Contact Email
Visit Web Site
Leadership (FYE 08/2007)
Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
John Seffrin Chief Executive Officer $620,581 0.06%
Donor Privacy Policy
Opt-out: We have determined that this charity has a privacy policy which requires you to tell the charity to remove your name and contact information from mailing lists it sells, trades or shares. Opt-out terms and conditions vary from one charity to the next, but all require the donor to initiate the act.
Mission
Founded in 1913, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. With more than two million volunteers nationwide, the American Cancer Society is one of the oldest and largest voluntary health agencies in the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
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BOTTOM LINE:
Their data indicates that approximately 70% of their funds go into program support which earns then a "good" but not "excellent" rating by Charity Navigator.
Hope this helps.
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cookiesPhillieG said:Cookies
As long as they keep making Thin Mints and Tag-alongs,
I don't care what they do with their money!
do you freeze your thin mints? That's the only way to eat them. Of course I haven't had one for 27 years (off refined sugar), but when I did eat them that was the way to go~!
peace, emily0
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