American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (founded in 1913) is a nonprofit organization, divided into six geographic areas with over 250 regional offices around the US.[1]
History
[change | change source]In 1913, ten doctors and five businessmen established the "American Society for the Control of Cancer" (ASCC) in New York City.[2]
The Better Business Bureau listed American Cancer Society as an accredited charity meeting all of its Standards for Charity Accountability.[3]
In 2020, the American Cancer Society introduced a charity internet stream series Gamers Vs. Cancer.[4][5]
Criticism
[change | change source]In 2011, the American Cancer Society came under fire for denying Foundation Beyond belief, a nonreligious charity, entry into its Relay For Life "National Team" program.[6][7]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Facts about ACS". ACS website. Archived from the original on October 26, 2013. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- ↑ Frederick L. Hoffman, The Mortality from Cancer throughout the World (Prudential Press, 1913)
- ↑ "Charity Review: American Cancer Society". National Charity Reports. Better Business Bureau. January 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2013-11-17.
- ↑ "Freya Fox & American Cancer Society team up for 'Gamers vs Cancer'". InvenGlobal. 2020-05-05. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ↑ "gamers vs cancer". www.cancer.org. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ↑ Levy, Piet (2011-10-03). "Atheists say cancer volunteering thwarted". The Christian Century. Religious News Service. Archived from the original on 2013-11-01.
- ↑ Christina, Greta (2012-05-11). "Atheism's new clout". Salon. Archived from the original on 2013-01-01. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
