For more than 112 years, the American Cancer Society has been leading the fight to end cancer.
With your support, we have helped usher in an era where more people survive cancer than ever before. By translating our research findings into action, we’ve seen a 40% decline in US cancer death rates since the early 1990’s.
We invite you to join us for mission impact through the Portland Hope Gala in our ongoing effort to put an end to cancer.
Jessica became involved with the American Cancer Society (ACS) Gala Committee in 2024, serving as the Auction Chair. She is a multiple myeloma survivor, currently navigating an ongoing battle with the disease since 2017. Her personal journey—including participation in several clinical research trials—drives her unwavering commitment to the ACS mission: improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Cancer has touched multiple generations of Jessica’s family. Her mother is a colon cancer survivor, and her grandmother has survived breast cancer twice. Sadly, both of her grandfathers passed away—one from esophageal cancer and the other from lung cancer. These deeply personal experiences inspire Jessica to advocate for better access to treatments, critical research funding, and comprehensive patient support services that give families hope and a fighting chance.
Outside of her advocacy, Jessica enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, son, daughter, and their two dogs.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is leading
the fight to save lives, support families, and
drive breakthroughs in cancer research. As an
organization, we are committed to challenging
the status quo to deliver transformative change
as we work to end cancer as we know it,
for everyone.
The fight against cancer in the United
States has seen remarkable progress, with
advancements in early detection, prevention,
treatment, and public health initiatives like
smoking cessation. Improved screening
programs and proactive intervention strategies
have contributed to incidence and death rate
declines in some cancers, while innovative
treatments – including targeted therapies and
immunotherapies – have enhanced survival
for the major types of cancers, especially
advanced-stage cancers
For more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, but there is still work to be done. Join us, support us, and help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
towards cancer research
winning scientists received research funding
through all patient support initiatives in 2024
