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There are many charitable, public and private organizations providing information to victims, survivors and families, fund raising and facilitating research for cures for cancer.  Here are just a few - I urge you to visit any one of these wonderful organizations and contribute your time and / or your resources to their efforts.

The V Foundation - started in 1993 to honor the late Jim Valvano, Head Basketball Coach NC State, donates 100% of all new direct cash donations to cancer research and related programs.

Melanoma Exposed™ - a partnership effort sponsored byBristol-Myers Squibb, designed to educate the American public about melanoma and encourage them to take a more active role in their skin health. Screen, Protect, Know, and Tell.

LIVESTRONG - works to identify the issues faced by cancer survivors in order to comprehensively improve the quality of life for members of the global cancer community.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - named the nation's top children's cancer hospital in the 2010-11 Best Children's Hospital rankings published in U.S. News & World Report.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - where state-of-the-art science research flourishes side-by-side with clinical investigation and treatment at Memorial Hospital, the nation's oldest cancer hospital.

Stage IV Mesothelioma Cancer - at the Mesothelioma Center, we help mesothelioma victims, provide support and resources for these individuals and their families who need assistance with understanding and coping with this horrible disease.

Pleural Mesothelioma Center -   From treatment options to top doctors and the best cancer centers in the United States, PleuralMesothelioma.com is a one-stop resource for pleural mesothelioma patients and their families.