How to Donate to Cancer Research

Cancer is a term given to numerous diseases in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and can invade other tissues and parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are over 100 different types of cancer, but most can be divided into broader categories. These include carcinoma, sarcoma, leukemia, lymphoma and central nervous system cancers. Cancer research is costly and researchers at medical centers and universities need vital funding to continue their mission to cure a disease that devastates so many lives. You can easily donate to cancer research and help make a difference.

Things You'll Need

• Computer

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Instructions

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  Determine which cancer organization you wish to donate money to. There are a variety of cancer organizations and medical institutions that will accept donations towards cancer research, including St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Cancer Research Institute.

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  Decide if you wish to donate to cancer research through any of the various cancer donation websites using a credit card or checking account, or if you wish to print out donation forms and contribute through mail. Most websites use web application forms to contribute online or allow you to print out donation forms to send your charity through the mail.

• 3

  Fill out any pertinent information required by the organization, such as your name and address, along with payment information. Review the webpage or mail form for accuracy.

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  Click "submit donation" on the webpage when you have completed all the forms and determined there are no mistakes.

  If you donate through the mail form, make sure the information required is precise before placing the form in an envelope with a postage stamp.