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Sponsored by: Maine Cancer Foundation
Updated: September 28, 2020 2020 Giving Guide

Maine Cancer Foundation

2021 Goals

Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) leads a statewide endeavor to foster and grow the most promising and effective work to reduce cancer incidence and mortality in Maine through grant-based financial support and coalition building.

In 2015, we launched our Challenge Cancer 2020 Initiative that directed our grantmaking to areas of greatest need and invested $15 million in Maine communities and organizations across the state. Because of evidence-based evaluation, we are committed to continuing our focus on these three pillars:

  • Cancer Prevention: The best way to beat cancer is to prevent it from occurring. MCF supports statewide prevention efforts, focusing on reducing smoking, healthy lifestyles, and preventative care.
  • Early Detection and Screening: Finding cancer early, when it’s most treatable and beatable, saves lives. MCF supports programs to improve and increase early detection and screening efforts.
  • Improve Patient Outcomes: Every Mainer deserves access to the best possible care, regardless of income or geography. MCF supports programs to improve cancer patient support, provide patient navigation, and increase access to transportation to cancer care.

In addition, MCF serves as the backbone for Maine’s Impact Cancer Network (MICN), a statewide cancer coalition. MCF contributes funding, resources and administrative support to foster community engagement and activity, and to expand the coalition’s membership. MICN is partnering with the Maine CDC to develop the 2021-2025 Maine Cancer Plan.

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

Whether you like to walk, run, bike, swim, ski or any combination of those, we have an event for you. Every dollar raised by our events goes directly to Maine communities. Our events include:

  • Sugarloaf Charity Summit, January 2021, Carrabassett Valley, ME- Sugarloafers, old and new, will join forces on and off the slopes in the fight against cancer.
  • Mary’s Walk, March 21, 2021, Saco, ME — In its 23rd year, this family-friendly community effort has raised more than $3 million for MCF.
  • Twilight 5K Run and Walk, June 3, 2021, South Portland, ME — Imagine 5K fun and festivities on a weeknight at the seaside!
  • Tri for a Cure, July 18, 2021, South Portland, ME — Maine’s only all-women triathlon is also Maine’s largest single-day fundraiser.
Photo / Jim Neuger
Tri for a Cure 2019

Giving Opportunities

  • Sponsor MCF events to showcase your business’ commitment, community engagement and passion to combat cancer.
  • Register to participate in our events.
  • Create your own fundraising event. We welcome unique and creative fundraising efforts from supporters across the state doing everything from baking pies to hosting Facebook birthday fundraisers to school events that help fund our work.
  • 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

We rely on the generous support of over 600 volunteers to guarantee the success of our fundraising events. Online volunteer registration for the Twilight 5K and Tri for a Cure opens in late spring. All Mainers concerned about cancer are encouraged to become involved in Maine’s Impact Cancer Network (MICN) and its task forces, whose members represent lived experience with cancer, those from the non-profit and business communities, and government. Join us by giving your time and talent to MCF!

Leadership

Cheryl Tucker, Executive Director
Matthew Libby, Board President: Partner/Attorney, Monaghan Leahy LLP

Board officers

Jay Collins, Board Vice President: Senior Vice President and GM, Small Fleet, WEX

Laura Davis Rinck, Board Secretary: President, Rinck Advertising

Laura Pfeiffenberger, Board Treasurer: ESOP Client Advisor, Spinnaker Trust


Board Members

Stephan Bachelder: Attorney, Preti Flaherty, LLP

John Benoit: Vice President and Senior Benefits Strategist, Cross Benefit Solutions

Jessica Casey: Talent Acquisition Specialist, Health Advances

Linda Halleran: Community Outreach Manager, Town & Country Federal Credit Union

Theresa Knowles, FN-P: Vice President of Quality Improvement, Penobscot Community Health Care

Justin Lamontagne: Partner/Broker, NAI the Dunham Group

Dana Lesniak: Information Technology Manager, Unum

Kathie Marquis-Girard: Retired, Public Education

Sarah Rines: Program Manager, Tobacco Prevention Services, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence

Tracy Weisberg, MD: Medical Oncologist, New England Cancer Specialists

Caroline Zimmerman: Program Manager for Child Health, MaineHealth

At A Glance

Established: 1976
Employees: 7
Annual revenue: $3,327,095

Top funding sources

69% MCF Signature Events
17% Contributions and Gifts
6% Community Fundraising Events
5% Foundation Grants
3% Interest and Dividends

Contact

170 US Route 1 STE 250,
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 773-2533

mainecancer.org
facebook.com/MaineCancerFoundation

Awards/Accolades

2018, 2019, and 2020 Maine Philanthropy Center Top 25 Funder

Mission Statement

Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is dedicated to reducing cancer incidence and mortality rates in Maine. 100% of the funds we raise are invested back into our communities to benefit the people of Maine.

Service locations

Maine Cancer Foundation serves all 16 Maine counties.