Philanthropy
Strategic Philanthropy in Alaska’s Cancer Care
Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation builds philanthropy into its core activities, focusing on enhancing cancer care in Alaska. The Foundation is committed to supporting the community through charitable efforts aimed at improving the lives of Alaskans facing cancer.
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Vision for Philanthropic Engagement
In 2024, the Foundation has committed $500,000 to support nonprofit organizations within the Alaska healthcare community, remove barriers to patient care, and increase workforce development.
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The Foundation has established a Patient Support Fund to address patient needs.
Please visit the Patient Support Fund Program Page for more information
Active Philanthropy
American Cancer Society
$50k
The American Cancer Society helps support Alaskans getting to and through treatment. They have The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support patients need.
Alaska Run for Women
$40k
To raise money for and awareness of breast cancer and women’s health, and to showcase the talents of Alaska’s women athletes.
Healthy Alaska Native Foundation
$25k
These funds deliver sustainable, effective, and culturally relevant health improvements, from upgrades to medical facilities to wellness and prevention programs to support health communities across Alaska.
University of Alaska Anchorage
$7.5k
Pink Night brings cancer awareness and screening to the front of the playing field with partnership with UAA Athletics.
Let Every Woman Know – Alaska
$5k
Let Every Woman Know-Alaska provides creative statewide education, support, advocacy and arts programs unique to Alaska’s diverse communities and dedicated to preventing, facing and ending gynecologic cancers.
Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Assoc
$7.5k
Champion Alaska’s healthcare systems, awareness and strengthen valuable community relationships and partners.
Alaska Young Cancer Coalition
$5k
A community for young people fighting cancer, this particular gift is supporting a retreat weekend in Seward for young cancer survivors and their families.
Alaska Men’s Run
$5k
The Alaska Men’s Run is an annual event held in Anchorage to raise funds for educational activities, health awareness, promote early detection, and provide financial aid to men and agencies fighting prostate and testicular cancer in Alaska.
Meals on Wheels
$5k
Wasilla Area Seniors handles the Meals on Wheels contract and serves 283 meals to Valley area seniors a day.
Scott Hamilton Sk8 to Eliminate
$5k
Supports the CARES fund that invests in innovative cancer research.
Hospice of Anchorage
$5k
Support work with patients, families, and physicians to support the transition from life through death and cope with loss and grief.
Central Peninsula Hospital Foundation
$2.5k
Support local programs within Central Peninsula Hospital.
Way Out Women
$2.5k
Provide direct support to local Kenai Peninsular cancer patients.
Hospice of the Central Peninsula
$1.5k
Support the provision of compassionate end-of-life care, grief support, and education services.
Food Bank of the Kenai Peninsula
$1.5k
Supports those with food insecurities.
Central Peninsula Hospital Community Health Fair
$2.5k
Community health fair to provide access to health screening and education programs.
State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention & Control Program
$5k
Support annual luncheon for groups working statewide on the tobacco prevention and control program.
SouthCentral Alliance – Bridges
$5k
Supporting screening for breast and cervical health programs.
Homer Health Fair
$2k
Homer community health fair.
Cancer Connection
$3.25k
Support to Southeast Alaskans living with cancer, including education programs and awareness events with the intent of the prevention and early detection of cancer.