David Spence Cancer Foundation

08/11/2026

Please check out our latest effort to help cancer patients throughout the United States.

Trusted, state-by-state cancer support organizations plus a free guided assistant.

12/18/2025

We have raised $3,270 of our $5,000 match!

Please donate if you can!

Join us in supporting Nebraska's cancer community! The David Spence Cancer Foundation provides resources and assistance to cancer organizations, patients, and families throughout Nebraska. From funding vital research to emotional and practical support, we're dedicated to making a difference in the l

02/24/2025

We are in the discovery stage of building out an NCAN like app and website for the entire United States.
As we work to design a resource that truly meets the needs of patients and their families, we are seeking insights from those who have firsthand experience. We would appreciate your perspective. Specifically, we’d like to learn:
1. What support you found most valuable after their initial diagnosis.
2. What challenges you faced in finding help and reliable information.
3. What additional resources or guidance would have been beneficial during your journey.
Our goal is to build an app that makes accessing support, information, and community connections easier for those who need it most. The more perspectives we gather, the better we can shape a resource that truly makes a difference.
I hope we can create something impactful.
Looking forward to your thoughts.

01/16/2025

I'm greatly saddened to hear this awful news. I hate this disease so much. Its path of destruction is deep and unbearable.

Jack Hoffman introduced himself at the 2013 Husker Spring Game, running for daylight and into the hearts of every Nebraskan. And it was at that point that he became Nebraska’s

12/02/2024

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We warmly welcome your donations and are grateful for your support. Donate to support our general cause or give in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Your support helps connect cancer patients and their families to vital cancer resources and services across Nebraska, aiding those affected on thei

09/08/2024

Join us in raising much-needed funding for childhood cancer research on Sunday, September 22nd for our Annual Friends & Family Golf Scramble at the Elks Country Club! ⛳️🎗

Register your team here: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/2024-sammy-s-superheroes-foundation-raising-funds-for-childhood-cancer-research/details/registration-details

{Sammy's Superheroes Foundation's mission is to raise awareness and fund life-saving research for all types of childhood cancer.}

07/26/2024

I’m inviting you to tour the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Nebraska. Join one of our many tours and learn how we are supporting cancer patients receiving their lifesaving treatment in Omaha. The Hope Lodge community is here for people facing cancer, and their caregiver, when cancer treatment takes them far from home.
A few things about the tour:
The tour will last no more than one hour
Lunch will be provided
There will not be a monetary ask
We will ask you to take a call from us after the tour to give us feedback
Here are the upcoming dates, time is from noon -1pm:
August 8th
September 5th
October 22nd

If you are interested in a tour, contact Deb Seaton, [email protected] or 402.312.3658

06/12/2024

Alexandria, Va. – June is Men’s Health Month, a time when we remind men to take charge of their health. If recent findings from the Prevent Cancer Foundation® are any indication, it’s a badly needed message: Over 20% of men aren’t even scheduling their own doctor’s appointments. That’s ...

06/12/2024

The number of clinical trials for cancer treatments is 50 times that of clinical trials for cancer screening.

The National Cancer Institute only spends 9% of its money on early detection.

This needs to change!!!!

With proper screening we can save 50% of the lives being lost right now to cancer.