SUPPORT
Want to help out?
At Cancer Champions, we believe no one should face cancer alone. Every day, our community shows what’s possible when compassion, expertise, and human connection come together.
Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, family member, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, there’s a meaningful way for you to get involved.
Your time, talent, and heart can change lives.
Ways to get involved
Every volunteer hour creates more opportunities for connection, hope, and healing. You’re not just giving your time—you’re giving strength, encouragement, and community to people facing one of life’s hardest challenges.
Thank you for helping us champion those who need it most.
Our members thrive because of the support systems around them. Coaches and mentors provide warm encouragement, gentle accountability, and compassionate connection—guiding members through fitness, nutrition, mindset, and community challenges.
You don’t need to be a wellness professional to make a meaningful impact. We welcome anyone who has been touched by cancer and understands what our members are going through. Your empathy and lived experience can be a lifeline for someone navigating their own journey.
As a Coach/Mentor, you’ll help members:
- Set and achieve personal wellness goals
- Stay motivated through treatment and recovery
- Build community and confidence
- Navigate challenges with compassion and understanding
Our Board of Directors helps guide the strategic vision of Cancer Champions. Board members are champions of our mission and leaders in their communities.
We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in:
- Healthcare or wellness
- Nonprofit leadership
- Finance or operations
- Fundraising or development
- Community advocacy
This is a great option for individuals, families, corporate teams, and students looking for meaningful hands-on involvement.
Where your donations go
At Cancer Champions, every dollar you give fuels life-changing support for people facing cancer. We were founded to honor the resilience, hope, and courage of individuals like Joanna Cowden Dunlap—whose determination inspired an organization built around helping patients reclaim strength, confidence, and quality of life during and after treatment.
Today, Cancer Champions provides accessible, expert-led programs across nutrition, fitness, mindset, and community, helping patients navigate their journey with real support, not just information.
Because of our lean structure and unwavering focus on patient impact, 89.7% of every dollar goes directly to programming that supports cancer patients in their day-to-day lives.
Programs/Support - 89.7%
- Personalized programming and follow up
- Fitness support
- Nutritionist support
- Cancer-fighting recipe creation
- Mind-body, yoga and wellness instructors
- Web program content and updating
- Mobile app content updates
- Website platform and content updates
- Education
- Research
Fundraising - 6.3%
- Events
- Donor outreach
- Community engagement
- Collateral materials
Management/General 4%
- Administrative Staff
- Insurance
- Marketing/Advertising
Direct Patient Programming
Your support brings personalized cancer-specific programs directly to the people who need them most.
From tailored workout plans and nutrition guidance to mindset coaching and community support, your generosity enables patients to regain strength, reduce side effects, and feel in control again. With your help, Cancer Champions offers:
- One-on-one coaching from cancer-trained specialists
- Weekly live classes and workshops in fitness, cooking, and mindset
- A full digital library of videos, recipes, and resources
- A supportive, moderated community of patients and care partners
- Adaptive programming for all stages of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
These services empower patients with tools that make a real, daily difference.
Specialists Who Change Lives
Your contributions power the expert roles that make individualized cancer support possible.
Cancer Exercise Specialist (CES)
Specialized exercise professionals help survivors safely rebuild strength, energy, and mobility. Every funded hour provides individualized guidance proven to reduce fatigue, improve treatment tolerance, and boost emotional well-being.
Oncology Nutrition Support
Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools during cancer care. Depending on the diagnosis and treatment regimens for each patient, their nutritional needs can range from simple and straightforward to very complex. Your support funds a dedicated oncology nutrition expert who helps patients manage individual needs and treatment side effects, stay nourished, and build sustainable habits that support healing.
CC Per Patient Support (Capacity Impact)
To better understand the direct impact of funding these specialist roles:
- One full-time Nutrition Specialist and one full-time CES (80 hours/week) can support: 4,160 patients per year
- Two full-time specialists (e.g., one nutrition + one CES) can support: 8,320 patients per year
These numbers represent the real, measurable patient reach made possible through donor support—ensuring more people receive expert, personalized cancer care when they need it most.
Together, We Make Healing Accessible
Every membership funded, every class offered, every expert hour provided translates to measurable improvements:
- Increased energy and strength
- Reduced treatment side effects
- Improved mood and resilience
- Better nutrition and immune support
- Greater confidence and connection
Through the resources we provide at Cancer Champions, we help our members achieve a better quality of life. Every day, we are privileged to see the difference this makes in real time, for real people. Your generosity helps people impacted by cancer live better today—not someday.
Cancer Champions exists because no one should face cancer alone, uninformed, or unsupported. Your donation ensures that comprehensive, evidence-based cancer support remains accessible, affordable, and deeply human.