About

Misssion Statememnt

Cancer League of Colorado’s mission is to secure the cure or control of cancer by raising funds to support innovative cancer research and cancer-related services in the state of Colorado.

Raising Money for Cancer Research
Cancer League of Colorado, Inc. was founded in 1969 by five women whose families were affected by cancer. Their individual heartache sparked a shared mission to raise money for research and patient care. Today’s the Cancer League’s mission is to help find a cure for cancer.

We’ve Awarded More Than $10 Million to Fight Cancer
From the beginning, Cancer League has been committed to supporting cancer research and has raised and dispensed more than $10 million to support Colorado research, patient care and family programs. Cancer League grants have been made to projects across Colorado and have helped thousands of individuals and families fight cancer.

We’re an All-Volunteer Charitable Organization
Cancer League of Colorado, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization composed entirely of volunteers. Unique to non-profits, Cancer League of Colorado has no paid staff and no offices. All operating expenses are covered by membership dues and our volunteer staff. Cancer League of Colorado now has over 400 volunteer members who share the commitment to fight cancer and support cancer research.

Who Decides What Funds Go Where?
Based on recommendations from our Scientific Advisory Board, each year the Funds Allocation Committee distributes monies for research and service grants. The Scientific Advisory Board is a group of Colorado medical doctors and research specialists who volunteer their time to insure the funds are sent to worthy organizations throughout the state of Colorado.

What Facilities Have Received Grants?
Research for such grants is conducted at several facilities, which include the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Colorado State University, Children’s Hospital and the National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Care. Generally 90% of Cancer League’s funds are awarded for research grants; the remaining 10% are awarded to service grants. 

What Has the Cancer League Accomplished?
Cancer League of Colorado, Inc. was a founding institution for the Cancer Center at the University of Colorado Health Science Center, the only comprehensive cancer center in the Rocky Mountain Region. The Cancer League was also instrumental in funding the Colorado Ronald McDonald House and Qualife, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for cancer patients.
Donations Making A Difference

Helping Individuals & Families in Colorado
Service grants are awarded to organizations for such things as hospice care, educational materials, care to indigent patients and recreational activities for children fighting cancer. Past recipients include Boulder Hospice, Doctors Care, AMC Native American Cancer Research Program, Qualife Wellness, and the Visiting Nurses Association. All organizations benefit patients only in the state of Colorado.