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The American
Cancer Society - is a nationwide, community-based voluntary
health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS
has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. Learn
more about ACS by clicking on the link above. |
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The National Cancer
Institute - is a component of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service
(PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in the
United States. The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of
1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research
and training. |
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The National
Children's Cancer Society - helps children with cancer through
nationwide programmes and services. With financial and emotional
support, children and their families can more effectively deal with the
difficulties of cancer treatment. Learn more about this programme by
clicking on the link above. |
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The American Lung
Association® (ALA) - is the oldest voluntary health organization in
the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate
associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis,
ALA today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on
asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. ALA is funded by
contributions from the public, along with gifts and grants from
corporations, foundations and government agencies. ALA achieves its many
successes through the work of thousands of committed volunteers and
staff. |
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Lance Armstrong
Foundation - Founded by seven time Tour de France winner and
testicular cancer survivor - Lance Armstrong, the Lance Armstrong
Foundation is one of the worlds most active foundation's in the fight
against cancer. The foundation is best known for their yellow
livestrong armbands. Learn more about the activities of the foundation. |
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The Healthy
Caribbean Coalition - The Coalition has been established as a
Caribbean Civil Society alliance for tackling CNCDs in the areas of
advocacy and coalition building, public education and media campaigns,
improved provision of services, and monitoring and evaluation. The
coalition is expected to support existing country level civil society
networks /coalitions where they exist and promote their development
where they do not exist, and will encourageand support the establishment
and development of national Commissions for CNCDs in all countries of the Caribbean. |
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