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Sponsored by: Maine Cancer Foundation
Updated: September 27, 2021 2021 Giving Guide

Maine Cancer Foundation

MCF Staff

2022 Goals

Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is here for whatever tomorrow may hold. We are always looking for new ways to reduce the impact of cancer for every Mainer in all 16 counties.

1 in 3 Mainers will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. In response to this challenging statistic, MCF remains committed in 2022 to reducing the burden of cancer through grant-based financial support and coalition building. Feedback from cancer stakeholders across the state as well as evaluation of MCF’s own efforts has led us to focus our grantmaking on the following 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, promoting healthy lifestyles, and providing access to healthcare that includes cancer prevention.
  • Early Detection and Screening: Finding cancer early, when it’s most treatable and beatable, saves lives. MCF supports programs that improve and increase early detection and screening efforts.
  • Improve Patient Outcomes: Every Mainer deserves access to the best possible care, regardless of their income level or where they live. MCF supports programs to improve cancer patient support, provide patient navigation, and ensure access to transportation to vital cancer care.

In addition, MCF serves as the backbone organization for Maine’s Impact Cancer Network (MICN), Maine’s statewide cancer coalition. MCF contributes funding, staffing, and administrative support to keep Maine’s cancer community connected and working together to achieve meaningful goals. Recently, MICN partnered with the Maine CDC to develop the 2021-2025 Maine Cancer Plan which will provide a roadmap for all Mainers who want to reduce the harmful of effects of cancer in our state.

Committed to a healthier tomorrow, MCF is 100% Maine.

Fundraising Events / Opportunities

Every dollar raised by our events goes directly to Maine communities and include:

  • Sugarloaf Charity Summit, January 29, 2022, Carrabassett Valley, ME- Join Sugarloafers, old and new, for the new Charity Challenge on the slopes, return of the Ball and auction!
  • Mary’s Walk, March 20, 2022, Saco, ME – In its 24th year, this family-friendly community effort has raised more than $3.7 million for MCF.
  • Twilight 5K Run/Walk, June 2022, South Portland, ME – Imagine 5K fun and festivities on a weeknight at the seaside!
  • Tri for a Cure, July 10, 2022, South Portland, ME –Maine’s only all-women triathlon will be celebrating Year 15!

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 Community Fundraiser. We welcome creative fundraising efforts from supporters across the state doing everything from baking pie-sized cookies to hosting Facebook birthday fundraisers to school events.
  • 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. Online volunteer registration for the Twilight 5K and Tri for a Cure will open in late spring 2022.
  • Maine’s Impact Cancer Network (MICN) is comprised of members from non-profit organizations, the business community, those with lived experience with cancer, and government representatives and organizations. This 500-member state cancer coalition hosts Task Forces in a number of areas like cancer prevention, screening, rehabilitation, survivorship, and more. Join us by giving your time and talent to MCF!

Leadership

Cheryl Tucker, Executive Director
Jay Collins, Board President: Senior Vice President and GM, Small Fleet, WEX

Board officers

Laura Pfeiffenberger, Board Vice President: ESOP Client Advisor, Spinnaker Trust

Laura Davis Rinck, Board Secretary: President, Rinck Advertising

Caroline Zimmerman, Board Treasurer: Program Manager for Child Health, MaineHealth


Board Members

Stephan Bachelder: Attorney, Preti Flaherty, LLP

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

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

Matthew Libby: Partner/Attorney, Monaghan Leahy LLP

Kathie Marquis-Girard: Retired, Public Education

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

Tracey Weisberg, MD: Physician, Retired

Caroline Zimmerman: Program Manager for Child Health, MaineHealth

At a Glance:

Established: 1976
Employees: 7
Annual revenue: $4,414,902

Top funding sources

56% Contributions and Gifts
32% MCF Signature Events
7% Foundation Grants
3% Community Fundraising Events
2% Interest and Dividends

Contact

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

https://www.mainecancer.org
https://www.facebook.com/MaineCancerFoundation

Awards / Accolades

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.