Member Organizations:
American Lung Association - www.lungga.org/
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, the American Lung Association today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. The American Lung Association is funded by public contributions, along with gifts and grants from corporations, foundations and government agencies. The ALA achieves its many successes through the work of thousands of committed volunteers and staff.
Contact: LuVette Baldwin, Director, Adult Lung Disease Program
E-mail: alaga@lungga.org
Phone: 770-434-5864; Fax: 770-319-0349
2452 Spring Road, S.E.
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
Atlanta Lesbian Cancer Initiative - www.thehealthinitiative.org
The Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative promotes the health and well-being of lesbians through education, advocacy and support services. It assists those coping with a cancer diagnosis as well as those who have a partner, friend or family member with cancer. From physician referrals to support groups to a wide array of client services, ALHI offers assistance to those who find themselves in need. Programming includes cancer prevention and lesbian health as well as sensitivity training programs for medical providers.
Contact: Sarah Stanton and Linda Ellis
E-mail: sarah@thehealthinitiative.org; linda@thehealthinitiative.org
Phone: 404-688-2524; Fax: 404-688-2638
1530 Dekalb Avenue, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Cancer Support Community Atlanta - www.cscatlanta.org
Cancer Support Community Atlanta is committed to helping people with cancer and their loved ones in their fight for recovery. We achieve this by providing participants with professional programs of education, emotional support and hope-totally free of charge. In a home-like setting, we offer support groups, stress reduction programs, educational workshops with experts in the field and fun social events for camaraderie.
Contact: Eleanor Smith, Director of Outreach
E-mail: manager@cscatlanta.org
Phone: 404-843-1855; Fax: 404-843-1780
5775 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road
Building C-Suite 225
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
National Web Address: www.cscatlanta.org
Clara Walton Foundation
The Clara Walton Foundation strives to create a strong cancer foundation that reaches out universally. CWF is focused on all cancer diagnosis and is working to come together forming a strong cancer network based on knowledge, awareness, support, financial support, medical research, clinical options, and the overall fight against cancer. Patient advocates, recognizing the value of collaboration among cancer patients, health providers, resource organizations, Spiritual ministry foundations, educational institutions, as well as drug and device manufacturers are all part of our team.
Contact: Alan C. McKelton
E-mail: cwfrose@aol.com
7742 Spalding Drive, #146
Norcross, GA 30092
Conquering Cancer, Inc. - www.conquering-cancer.com
Conquering Cancer was established by a survivor who knows first-hand the amount of support and encouragement needed to make it through each day with cancer. Our mission is to provide support and encouragement to adults who are undergoing treatment for cancer by providing gifts and services to brighten their day.
Contact: Shari Powel
E-mail: spowell@conquering-cancer.com
Phone: 800-517-3361, Ext. 201; Fax: 678-935-4353
P.O. Box 3007
Suwanee, GA 30024
Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund - www.gabcc.org
The Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition (GBCC) focuses on advocacy and legislative issues, while the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (GBCCF) develops and promotes educational programming. Both work as one unit to accomplish the mission of educating the public and working to eradicate breast cancer.
Contact: Toby Sidman
E-mail: gbccf@att.net
Phone: 404-633-6499; Fax: 404-633-9766
12195 Highway 92 Suite 114-340
Woodstock, GA 30188
Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance - www.gaovariancancer.org
Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance is to promote awareness and educate Georgia's women and their health care providers about the risks, symptoms and treatment of ovarian cancer.
Contact: Doug Barron
E-mail: dbarron@gaovariancancer.org
Phone: 404-255-1337; Fax: 404-255-2910
6065 Roswell Road, Suite 512
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition - www.georgiapcc.org
The Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition is a non-profit all volunteer organization that strives to save the lives of Georgia men by promoting greater awareness of the dangers of prostate cancer - including the make up of the disease, importance of early detection, treatment options, and quality of life issues. This is accomplished through: event sponsorship, speaker availability, dissemination of materials, and assistance to those diagnosed with prostate cancer. In addition, we advocate at the Federal, State, and Local levels for increased research funding to help fight this disease.
Contact: Ken Stevens, Board Member
E-mail: kennethcstevens@bellsouth.net
Phone: 770-491-7339
4238 Smithsonia Court
Tucker, GA 30084
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Georgia Chapter - www.lls.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Contact: Rosalinda Ramirez
E-mail: Rosalinda.Ramirez@lls.org
Phone office: 404-720-7807
3715 Northside Parkway, NW
400 Northcreek, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30327
Lung Cancer Alliance - http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/georgia/
The Lung Cancer Alliance is the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to advocating for people living with lung cancer or those at risk for the disease. Our initiatives aim to educate public policy leaders of the need for greater resources for lung cancer research while changing the face of lung cancer and reducing the stigma associated with the disease. We offer unique patient education and support programs focused on helping people directly affected by lung cancer.
Contacts: Ed Levitt & Linda Levitt
E-mail: Ed Levitt: elevitt@lungcanceralliance.org; Linda Levitt: llevitt@lungcanceralliance.org
Phone Cell: 404-242-7414; Phone Office: 770-590-7898
1688 Brookgreen View
Ackworth GA. 30101
Lymphoma Research Foundation - Georgia Chapter - www.lymphoma.org
The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is the nation's largest lymphoma-focused voluntary health organization devoted exclusively to funding lymphoma research and providing patients and healthcare professionals with critical information on the disease. LRF's mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.
Contacts: Eileen Lichtenfeld (Phone: 770-645-6032) and Ron Whitten (Phone: 770-451-1349)
E-mail: elichtenfeld@weather.com; ronnanc@comcast.net
125 Ashleigh Terrace
Marietta, GA 30062
Sisters by Choice - www.sistersbychoice.net
Sisters by Choice was created in 1998 by Dr. Rogsbert F. “Zel” Phillips as a non-profit breast cancer support organization. Its mission is to reduce the incidence and severity of breast cancer through innovative programs that increase breast cancer awareness, education and early detection; to provide treatment programs for underserved and at-risk community members; and to establish a network of support group chapters providing resources, information and counsel to breast cancer survivors and their families.
Contact: Go to www.sistersbychoice.net for individual group contacts or email meetings@sistersbychoice.net
5910 Hillandale Dr., Suite 104, Lithonica, Georgia 30058
Susan G. Komen, Atlanta Affiliate - komenatlanta.org
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister Susan. Susan G. Komen died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Since the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation began in 1982, the Foundation and its Affiliates have raised almost $600 million for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. The Susan G. Komen Foundation is one of the largest private funders of research dedicated solely to breast cancer in the United States.
Contact: Kelly Dolan, Executive Director
E-mail: kdolan@komenatlanta.org
Phone: 404-459-8700; Fax: 404-459-8781
4840 Roswell Road, Building D, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30342
Young Survival Coalition - www.youngsurvival.org
Survival Coalition (YSC) is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. Through action, advocacy and awareness, the YSC seeks to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and to persuade them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under. The YSC also serves as a point of contact for young women living with breast cancer.
Contact: Courtney Bugler
E-mail: c.bugler@comcast.net
Phone: 404-250-6508; Fax: 404-250-6509
5825 Glenridge Drive, Building 3, Suite 101-E
Atlanta, GA 30320
The Cancer Survivor Leadership Council - www.georgiacancer.org
The Cancer Survivor Leadership Council is a key committee of the Georgia Cancer Coalition.
The Georgia Cancer Coalition leads Georgia's comprehensive cancer initiative, uniting people and organizations to work together to save lives and reduce suffering from cancer. As a public-private partnership, the Coalition works to strengthen existing cancer-related programs and create new initiatives to accelerate cancer prevention, early detection, research, and treatment. By providing assistance and guidance in the use of Georgia's resources, the Georgia Cancer Coalition hopes to reduce cancer mortality and incidence. The Coalition is the first of its kind in the nation and is fast becoming a national model.
Contact: Angie Patterson, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
E-mail: apatterson@georgiacancer.org
Phone: 404-584-0657; Fax: 404-584-8404
50 Hurt Plaza, SE, Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30303
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