Our Mission
The Greater Rochester Cancer Alliance is dedicated to uniting Rochester-based nonprofit organizations to support anyone impacted by cancer. Together, through collective efforts, we share knowledge, leverage resources, and develop innovative partnerships to raise awareness of resources and support available in the community.
For Patients & Families
- Community support commitment to meet the diverse needs of those impacted by cancer
- Centralized access points to locate resources and support
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For Providers
- Easily accessible resource guide for your patients
- Strengthened communication between healthcare and community support
Our Members
13thirty Cancer Connect
13thirty Cancer Connect helps teens and young adults ages 13-39 and their families meet their unique challenges through free peer support programs, public advocacy efforts, and provider education.
Camp Good Days
Camp Good Days provides monthly local activities and summer camp experiences to children impacted by cancer, including those diagnosed, their siblings, children with a parent diagnosed, and bereaved children. Adult recreational programs also offered to those diagnosed.
Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club
Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club provides free social, emotional, and wellness support for adults, families, and children impacted by cancer. We offer support groups, wellness and food programs, social connection activities, and short-term indivudal counseling.
C.U.R.E.
C.U.R.E Childhood Cancer Association provides non-medical support to children who have cancer or chronic blood disorder and their family. They partner with Golisano Children’s Hospital, meeting families upon diagnosis, and provide support throughout treatment and beyond.
ACS EMPOWER
ACS EMPOWER is a program for American Cancer Society Hope Lodge guests and community members dealing with cancer. This program brings free education and support to people with cancer, offering sessions that can help foster holistic wellbeing, community connection, navigation, and emotional support.
Check out our shared calendar!
Attend, Learn, & Connect
Programs are color-coded by age group to help you find the right support: children, teens, young adults, AYAs, adults, families.