Each February, World Cancer Day reminds us of the ongoing fight against cancer—and how we can make a difference by supporting the right organizations.
February 4th is World Cancer Day, established 26 years ago in Paris at the World Cancer Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium. The day is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.
With nearly 20 million new cancer diagnoses in 2025 alone, it’s fair to say that many of us have had a friend, family member, or colleague who has been affected by cancer.
We encourage you to consider supporting trustworthy cancer charities today or throughout the year.
Choosing a cancer charity can be daunting given the thousands of options available.
Donors often decide where to give based on personal experiences or those of loved ones. For example, you may be particularly interested in charities that focus on supporting children, prioritizing research, or addressing specific types of cancer.
Supporting cancer charities helps fund vital initiatives, such as cutting-edge AI technologies that improve early diagnosis and detection, immunotherapy treatments that strengthen the body’s immune system, and the provision of screenings and treatment for individuals.
Whichever cancer charity you choose to support, we’d like to share a few tips to help ensure your donation goes to an organization you can trust.
We hope these tips provide you with peace of mind as you explore supporting cancer charities.
For even more confidence when giving, please review our list of nationally soliciting cancer charities that meet the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
We are always working with charities to publish or update reports for donors. Visit Give.org to check out any charity before giving. Our recently evaluated charities include:
Finally, remember to let us know by going to give.org/charity-inquiry if you are interested in seeing a report on a charity not on the list and we will do our best to produce one.
