The largest nongovernmental supporter of cancer research in the U.S. is facing major financial hardship.
"The pandemic has severely reduced our fundraising revenue and forced us to take significant cost-saving measures. ACS is reducing its overall budget by approximately 30 percent, with cuts to both non-personnel and personnel expenses. Unfortunately, this included eliminating approximately 1,000 staff positions nationwide," the statement said.
Atmosphere at the American Cancer Society Taste Of Hope 12th Annual Event on May 9, 2017 in New York City. Atmosphere at the American Cancer Society Taste Of Hope 12th Annual Event on May 9, 2017 in New York City.This year, ACS is expecting a minimum $200 million shortfall. "This pandemic has created some pretty tough times for your American Cancer Society," CEO Gary Reedy said during a virtual livestream Relay For Life event in April."Our mission is way too important to fail. ... We need you more now than ever."Three months after the World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic,
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