Causes: Cancer

Mission: To help persons recently diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones navigate the path through diagnosis, treatment and recovery by pairing them with a trained survivor of a similar experience so they can face cancer with someone who's been there.

Results: Friend for Life Cancer Support Network has provided cost-free, compassionate, confidential support for over 25 years.

Target demographics: persons recently diagnosed with any form of cancer

Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,130

Geographic areas served: Louisville, Kentucky

Programs: matching those recently diagnosed with a peer mentor who has had the same form of cancer and course of treatment. Through Friend for Life, you can face cancer with someone who's been there.