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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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 [...]

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Meet Kellie and Yaphet

“Research funding means that multiple myeloma doesn’t have to be a death sentence.” – Kellie Smith Kellie and Yaphet Smith met in high school and were, in Yaphet’s words, “teenage sweethearts.” In 20 [...]

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Meet Jedd

"It is crucial for those who are diagnosed to never give up and to believe you will get through it even if treatment may seem like it is a long process.” At just 14 years old, Jedd Feliciano was diag [...]

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!

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    • Planned Giving
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  • 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.

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  • 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

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Donate and Earn Miles

Donate online to Stand Up To Cancer today and earn miles! Terms and conditions apply.

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Gift Cards

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

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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

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    SU2C Dream Team Targets Early Detection of Gastric Cancer

    Global Team Will Launch Gastric Cancer Prevention Clinical Trial LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) and Cancer Research UK announced today new support for a dream te [...]

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    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, and his central role in the birth and proliferation of [...]

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    Jelly Roll, Jonas Brothers, Cece Winans, Dan + Shay, and More Unite in Nashville for Stand Up To Cancer’s Fundraising Special

    Sheryl Crow to host and perform in ninth biennial roadblock special, airing Friday, August 15, 8 p.m. ET and PT / 7 p.m. CT LOS ANGELES -- August 6, 2025 -- Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) has added more [...]