AMC Cancer Fund
Originally established more than 100 years ago in Denver as the Jewish Consumptive Relief Society, a change in focus during the 1950s led to the formation of the AMC Cancer Research Center, one of the first institutions to completely devote its resources towards the prevention and control of cancer.
In 2005, the center reached another milestone when it officially became affiliated with the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Now under the name of the AMC Cancer Fund, the organization provides direct fundraising support for research at the UCCC.
In addition to their research and fundraising initiatives, AMC has funded its own Cancer Information and Counseling Line, a phone support line that provides toll-free national support for those affected by cancer. Additionally, the line also provides current medical information and provides resource referrals for other mesothelioma and cancer-related issues.
Since its creation on 1981, the CICL primarily serves recently diagnosed cancer patients, those who have finished their treatments, relatives and loved ones, and the general public. While counselors are available between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30 MST, callers are guaranteed they will receive a call back within a 24 hour period.
The fund’s commitment to helping those diagnosed with all types of cancer has led to it being designated part of the LIVESTRONG Cancer Survivorship Center for Excellence Network.
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