When you raise money or make a donation to the American Cancer Society, do you ever wonder how it's being used?

The money raised at Relay For Life goes to support every aspect of the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. Relay donations are not dedicated to one specific type of cancer.

How Funds are Used

How Funds are Allocated

Research ($121 million)  14%
Prevention ($171 million)  20%
Patient Support ($174 million)   20%
Detection /Treatment ($139 million)  16%

Total Program Services ($605 million)  70%
 
Management, General ($71 million)  8%
Fundraising ($190 million)  22%

Total Supporting Services ($261 million)   30%