Donations are being accepted by the ASCO Foundation to help cancer patients affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita who are in need of critical services.
100% of all contributions to the **ASCO Foundation Hurricane Relief Fund** will be available through non-profit organizations that provide direct assistance to cancer patients, including *CancerCare*.
We realize that many cancer patients and their families who have been displaced are not only dealing with the challenges of their cancer diagnosis and treatment, but also with the trauma of uncertainty and temporary relocation. Funds will be made available through the end of 2006 to make sure this support reaches cancer patients as their individual situations and needs emerge over the coming year.
Donations may be made in memory of a loved one or in honor of a person living with cancer.
[More information on how to make a donation](http://www.ascofoundation.org/foundation/FoundationMain/1,2094,_12-003592-00_18-0042395-00_19-0042402-00_20-001,00.aspASC)
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