Supporting Cancer Care Across Northwest Arkansas
Over $15 million invested in cancer care for Northwest Arkansas
Give Today
Please take a moment and consider Joining Our Challenge by giving to The Cancer Challenge, a nonprofit 501(c)(3). We advocate and support world class cancer care in Northwest Arkansas. All donations stay local and support cancer programs and services in our community.
Did you know...
We are a 100% LOCAL non-profit serving Northwest Arkansas for more than 30 years
We have raised and invested more than $15 million for Northwest Arkansas
We support local cancer programs and services provided to our family, friends and neighbors
We identify emerging needs for Northwest Arkansas
Donations are 100% Secure and Tax Deductible as allowed by law OR to the extent allowed by law: Tax ID #71-0768702
If you want to increase your impact, consider joining our Monthly Giving Program for as little as $5 a month!
Because of our community and giving people, such as you, we are able to bring world-class cancer care to Northwest Arkansas!
Who We Are
Local to Northwest Arkansas
We are a non-profit local to Northwest Arkansas that raises money for cancer resources. Our organization is proud to be 100% local in our giving efforts. We only award funds to organizations serving residents of Northwest Arkansas.
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Our Impact
Since 1993 Cancer Challenge has invested over $15 million for cancer care and services in the Northwest Arkansas community. Our purpose is to advocate and support world-class cancer care in Northwest Arkansas.
About Us
Our vision is grand:
To advocate and support world-class cancer care in Northwest Arkansas.
We are the connector that brings the community together to make our efforts stronger. We are collaborators…we are influencers…but we are also funders that support the prevention, treatment, and rebuilding of lives after cancer.
Since our inception in 1993, The Cancer Challenge has invested over $15 million in the Northwest Arkansas community for direct patient services such as: treatment & navigation, financial & emotional assistance, transportation, early-detection screenings & follow-up care, bereavement, charity care, tobacco prevention & cessation, community outreach, pediatric cancer care, and clinical trials.
We rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations to help us further our mission. There are many ways to help whether you wish to sponsor or participate in an event, donate cash or products or give or your time and expertise..
Founded 1993 in Northwest Arkansas
All Donations Support Northwest Arkansas
Partnering through grantee funding
World-Class Cancer Care
Who We’ve Helped
Testimonials
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LIFE TRANSFORMED
Doris, age 62, has severe COPD and went through the Community Clinic’s Smoking Cessation program, funded by The Cancer Challenge.
“In December of 2006 the doctor told me that I had six months to a year to live. I went through this program and quit smoking! When I made it to my six-month checkup, my doctor was surprised to see me. And when I went in for my 1-year check up he was surprised to see me again!
When I found out about this program I decided to do it and my sons jumped in to participate too. Our family motto is ‘One for all and all for one.’ They have watched me labor to breathe.
In June I will go in for what I call my 6-month expiration checkup since I was told I wouldn’t live past one year. When my doctor told me I wouldn’t live much longer, I got feisty and decided to show him! I have grandbabies that I want to see grow up. I wouldn’t be here now if I hadn’t quit smoking. This program saved my life.”
Doris
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LIFE SAVED
“I am very grateful Edgewell supports this organization. This disease declared war on my family 4 years ago. My daughter was diagnosed with oligodendroglioma. She was 2 days away from her 30th birthday. Surgery removed 1/6th of her frontal cortex. She was recently told her brain cancer has gone from grade 2 to grade 3. A few months later my mother was diagnosed with carcinoma, last week we were told it had metastasized to her brain. In March of 2018 my dad received his prostrate cancer diagnosis. As a low income family we have been on the receiving end of what The Cancer Challenge is all about. I am very blessed to work for a company that knows their support is not just checking a box, it is vital to families that are fighting this evil war against cancer.”
Deanna
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FOREVER GRATEFUL
Jim came to Community Clinic Rogers Medical with on going health problems but without health insurance.
He was scared and didn’t know what he was going to do. He spoke to the clinic staff and found he could apply for the All ‘Bout Cancer Detection program (ABCD) which provides financial assistance for screening, diagnosis, and treatment. He was relieved to know someone cared.
Jim applied for the ABCD program and had his first prostate exam which showed signs of cancer. Funding from the program allowed Jim to have a biopsy which confirmed that he had cancer. Through Cancer Challenge he was able to have surgery. Because of early detection and treatment through Cancer Challenge and Community Clinic the cancer was beat and Jim’s life was saved.