Our Mission

Stand Up To Cancer’s mission is to raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients.

Our Mission

Stand Up To Cancer’s mission is to raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients.

LET’S BRING AN END TO PEDIATRIC CANCER​

1 in 5 children who are diagnosed with cancer will lose their lives to it.* YOU can help change that. Donate today to help save a child’s life!​

Stand Up To Cancer has joined forces with Beast Philanthropy to create a new SU2C Pediatric Cancer Dream Team focused on finding cures for kids with cancer, fueled by support from presenting sponsor, Amgen, and St. Baldrick’s Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.

*Statistic is based on U.S. data for children diagnosed with cancer.

Photography: Rashaad McNeil

LET’S BRING AN END TO PEDIATRIC CANCER​

1 in 5 children who are diagnosed with cancer will lose their lives to it.* YOU can help change that. Donate today to help save a child’s life!​

Stand Up To Cancer has joined forces with Beast Philanthropy to create a new SU2C Pediatric Cancer Dream Team focused on finding cures for kids with cancer, fueled by support from presenting sponsor, Amgen, and St. Baldrick’s Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.

*Statistic is based on U.S. data for children diagnosed with cancer.

CRACKING THE CODE:

PHIL SHARP AND THE BIOTECH REVOLUTION

Cracking the code, narrated by Mark Ruffalo, tells the story of Dr. Phillip A. Sharp, a Kentucky farm boy turned Nobel-prize winning scientist …

CRACKING THE CODE:

PHIL SHARP AND THE BIOTECH REVOLUTION

Cracking the code, narrated by Mark Ruffalo, tells the story of Dr. Phillip A. Sharp, a Kentucky farm boy turned Nobel-prize winning scientist …

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Start a Fundraiser and JOIN THE MOVEMENT

How will you stand up? When you fundraise for Stand Up To Cancer, you’re supporting research that is continuing to discover new therapies, getting them to patients quickly and ultimately saving lives.

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Start a Fundraiser and JOIN THE MOVEMENT

How will you stand up? When you fundraise for Stand Up To Cancer, you’re supporting research that is continuing to discover new therapies, getting them to patients quickly and ultimately saving lives.

Stand Up for Tomorrow

Artificial Intelligence meets human determination in the fight against cancer.

Stand Up for Tomorrow

Artificial Intelligence meets human determination in the fight against cancer.

Our Strategy

AI is revolutionizing early-stage detection. With this technology, we can take our fight from defense to offense, leaving cancer with nowhere to hide.

Our Strategy

AI is revolutionizing early-stage detection. With this technology, we can take our fight from defense to offense, leaving cancer with nowhere to hide.

OUR FUTURE

WHO DO YOU STAND UP FOR?

Join Stand Up To Cancer in honoring those who STAND UP every day in the fight against cancer. Create a personalized placard with the name of the person you are honoring.

WHO DO YOU STAND UP FOR?

Join Stand Up To Cancer in honoring those who STAND UP every day in the fight against cancer. Create a personalized placard with the name of the person you are honoring.

Fund Research. Donate Today!

Stand Up To Cancer is a leader in innovative cancer research, bringing together the best and brightest to create new groundbreaking therapies and treatments

Secure Payment

Our mission is to raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients.

Stand Up To Cancer has set a bold goal to make early-stage detection an essential part of the standard of care for all cancers. By doing so we will reduce cancer deaths by 25% in five years and 50% in 10 years.

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Breakthroughs, Delivered:

At a Glance

210+

COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS

3,100+

RESEARCHERS FUNDED

280+

CLINICAL TRIALS

126+

RESEARCH TEAMS

37,000+

CLINICAL TRIAL PATIENTS

What We Do

Stand Up To Cancer drives cutting-edge cancer research by uniting top scientists and collaborators. We focus on early detection, innovative treatments, and equitable care, aiming to save lives and improve outcomes for all cancer patients. Together, we strive for a future where cancer is no longer a threat.

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Scientific Initiatives

Stand Up To Cancer advances early detection and innovative treatments, using AI and collaborative research to save lives and ensure equitable care. Join us in creating a future without cancer.

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Our Impact

Stand Up To Cancer has driven breakthroughs in cancer research, saving lives worldwide. Through collaboration and innovation, we accelerate the development of new treatments and hope.

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Strategy

Stand Up To Cancer focuses on strategies that harness AI, invest in cancer vaccines, and advance precision therapies. Collaborating with partners, SU2C aims to detect cancers early and improve treatment outcomes.

Patient Stories

Welcome to our collection of patient stories, where bravery and hope take center stage. These narratives showcase the incredible journeys of individuals who have faced cancer with unwavering strength. Each story provides a unique glimpse into their experiences, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

Robert Preece

Fueling a Long-Awaited Breakthrough for Sarcoma Patients In 2023, Australian marathon runner Robert Preece felt like he was at the top of his game. When he wasn't competing in marathons, cycling, or [...]

Jessica Acosta

“I hope people see just how important self-advocacy is in life. You know your body better than anyone.” Jessica Acosta was in her 20s when she was diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome, a genetic condition t [...]

Meet Kevin Allen

“Cancer research is vital because of the many lives it can impact and the quality of life it can provide." Competitive bodybuilder and personal trainer, Kevin Allen, was diagnosed with stage 4 prosta [...]

Get Involved

  • WAYS TO GIVE – There are many ways to make a tax-deductible donation or gift to Stand Up To Cancer. Your contributions directly support Stand Up To Cancer’s collaborative cancer research programs. Every donation from supporters like you helps fund groundbreaking research to find new treatments and cures for cancer. Your generosity makes a significant impact in the fight against cancer. Thank you for standing up with us and making a difference!

    • AA AAdvantage® miles

    • Planned Giving
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Donate Stock
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Donate Real Estate

  • FUNDRAISE – SU2C accelerates cancer research through donor support. We aim for a future where every cancer is curable, and survivors live without fear of recurrence. We back the most innovative research. By fundraising for Stand Up To Cancer, you support groundbreaking research, quickly bringing new therapies to patients and saving lives. Your contributions make a significant impact in the fight against cancer.

    • Birthday

    • Legacy

    • Sports

    • Celebration

    • Just Because

    • Grateful Patient

  • SUPPORTERS AND COLLABORATORS – Collaboration lies at the heart of our mission, reflected in the generous and selfless commitment of our supporters’. Their time, expertise, services, donations, inspiration, and wisdom enable SU2C to drive ambitious, groundbreaking cancer research. For this, we are profoundly grateful.

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Other Ways to Support

Donate and Earn Bonus Miles

Donate online to Stand Up To Cancer today and earn 50 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles per dollar donated with your American Airlines AAdvantage® Mastercard® credit card! Terms and conditions apply.

Gift Cards

Learn how you can support Stand Up To Cancer with a Mastercard gift card.

Shop Merchandise

Elevate your style while making a difference. Shop now for exclusive Stand Up To Cancer merchandise. Support vital cancer research with every purchase.

Latest News

  • Stand Up To Cancer Nicolai Award Will Fund KRAS-Targeted Immunotherapy Combination for Pancreatic Cancer

    Stand Up To Cancer Nicolai Award Will Fund KRAS-Targeted Immunotherapy Combination for Pancreatic Cancer August 11, 2026 – Los Angeles — Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) today announced the recipients of th [...]

  • Stand Up To Cancer Announces Winner of Maverick Early Career Scientist Award

    August 5, 2026 – Los Angeles — Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) has announced that Caitlin Zebley, MD, PhD, of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is the recipient of the 2026 SU2C Maverick Early Career [...]

  • Stand Up To Cancer Adds New Scientific Advisory Committee Members

    August 3, 2026 – Los Angeles – Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) has recently added new members to its Scientific Advisory Committee. With 30 members, including a chair and two vice-chairs, SU2C’s Scientifi [...]