Charitable Organizations

American Cancer Society is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.

Breast Friends is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for breast cancer patients by teaching friends and family of cancer patients specific ways to offer support, and help them understand what the patient is going through.

INPOWER offers personalized exercise programs for patients receiving treatment.  Please contact the INPOWER Program at Mittleman Jewish Community Center for more information or to make a donation. 

KOMAK is an Oregon-based non-profit organization founded to provide immediate and interim assistance to low- and middle-income individuals and families in the Portland area impacted by cancer.

Lance Armstrong Foundation believes that in your battle with cancer, unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. From the moment of diagnosis, we provide the practical information and tools you need to live strong.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.

Northwest Reiki Association - Reiki is a holistic method of stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.

Matts Chemo Bags provides comfort bags to breast cancer patients on their first day of chemotherapy treatment.  This is my way of Paying it Forward for all of the wonderful care my Mom received at Northwest Cancer Specialists.

Marjies Fund is an Oregon-based non-profit organization founded to support research, education and early detection initiatives in gynecologic cancers.

Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon & SW Washington supports newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patients, family members or friends with useful information, opportunities for support and networking in our community.

Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Foundation (SHOC) provides funding for ovarian cancer research, to educate women about early detection of ovarian cancer, and to empower women recovering from ovarian cancer to find emotional, spiritual and physical balance and well being.

Susan G. Komen For The Cure (Oregon & SW Washington Affiliate) for more than 20 years, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and community-based outreach programs.