2025 Goals
Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is committed to reducing the impact of cancer for every Mainer in all 16 counties.
Cancer rates in Maine are significantly higher than the national average and the worst in New England. There has been some progress, but Maine continues to lag behind in improvements seen in other states.
To address these disparities, our grantmaking focuses on the following:
Prevention: The best way to beat cancer is to prevent it from occurring. MCF supports statewide prevention efforts, focusing on preventative care, healthy lifestyles and reducing tobacco use.
Early Detection: Finding cancer early, when it is most treatable and beatable, saves lives. MCF supports programs that improve and increase early detection and screening efforts.
Access to Care: Everyone deserves access to the best possible care, regardless of their income level or where they live. MCF supports efforts to ensure the availability of the best treatments for all Mainers.
In addition, MCF serves as the backbone organization for Maine’s Impact Cancer Network (MICN). This 500-member effort is dedicated to reducing cancer’s impact on individuals and communities in Maine through collaboration and systems improvement.
A critical leader in the state with a bird’s eye view of the cancer landscape locally and nationally, MCF recognizes that only through strong partnerships can true success be achieved.
Fundraising/Events Opportunities
Every dollar raised by our events goes directly to Maine communities.
Sugarloaf Charity Summit, Jan. 25, 2025, Carrabassett Valley, ME – Join Sugarloafers for the Charity Challenge on the slopes, Charity Gala, Raffle for a Cure and Live Auction.
Mary’s Walk, April 13, 2025, Saco, ME – Celebrating its 27th year, this family-friendly community effort has raised over $4 million for MCF.
Tri for a Cure, July 20, 2025, South Portland, ME – One of Maine’s largest fundraisers that unites hundreds of women every summer to swim, bike and run.
Giving Opportunities
Sponsor MCF events to showcase your business’ commitment, community engagement and passion to fight cancer.
Register to participate in our events.
Create your own Community Fundraiser. We welcome creative fundraising efforts from supporters across the state doing everything from sports team awareness games to hosting Facebook birthday fundraisers to a flotilla.
Donate in honor or in memory of a loved one, make a gift of stock or support a participant in one of our events.
Establish your legacy with a planned gift.
Volunteer Opportunities
Event volunteers are critical to our success. Watch for online sign up for all of our events.
Maine’s Impact Cancer Network (MICN) is comprised of members from nonprofit organizations, the business community, those with lived experience with cancer, and government representatives and organizations. Visit JoinMICN.org today!