OUR MISSION
MCF leads a statewide effort to reduce the impact of cancer in Maine. We invest in the most promising and effective programs that advance cancer prevention, increase screening, and improve access to care for all Maine people.
Reduce cancer & mortality rates
100%
100% of funds stay in Maine
VALUES
Our values are what shape our workplace culture, guide our interactions with donors, volunteers, and sponsors, and strengthen our partnerships within the community. As an organization, we are committed to immersing these values into every aspect of what we do.
- Equity: Promoting fair and just access to reduce cancer-related health disparities for all Maine people.
- Community-Centered: Empowering communities to develop and implement solutions that will work best for them.
- Collaboration: Working together with partners to accomplish our shared goals.
- Adaptiveness: Embracing and supporting new and emerging needs.
- Compassion: Transforming lives and communities through empathy and action.
- Evidence-Informed: Using data and lived experience to guide our approaches.
OUR CHALLENGE
Cancer has a critical impact in Maine. Our cancer rates are higher than the national average, and it is the leading cause of death in our state – killing more than 3,000 people each year. We know that 1 in 3 Mainers will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, with about 8,600 being newly diagnosed each year – more than the population of Freeport!
Maine's cancer rates are higher than the national average
8,600
Newly diagnosed cancer patients each year
VISION
Our vision is a Maine where every person is empowered with the knowledge, resources, and support to minimize the effects of cancer, promoting healthier individuals and communities statewide.
OUR IMPACT
MCF is dedicated to reducing cancer incidence and mortality rates in Maine. 100% of the funds we raise are invested back into our communities to benefit the people of Maine. To achieve this our work centers on 3 pillars:
Foster Cancer Prevention
We know that the best way to beat cancer is to prevent it from occurring at all. MCF supports statewide prevention efforts, focusing on smoking, healthy lifestyles, and preventable care.
Increase Early Detection & Screening
We know that finding cancer early, when it's most treatable and beatable, saves lives. MCF supports programs that improve and increase early detection and screening efforts.
Improve Patient Outcomes
We believe that every Mainer deserves access to the best possible care, regardless of income or geography
We impact these three areas by targeting our grant making to issues of greatest need, fostering a dedicated community of those impacted by cancer, and convening a statewide network of people working together to find solutions.
YOUR SUPPORT
MCF is able to invest in the most effective cancer-fighting work in Maine through your support. Consider joining us by making a donation, by participating in one of our fundraising events, or by joining Maine’s Impact Cancer Network.