About Oregon Cancer Foundation

The Oregon Cancer Foundation Team

Who we are

The Oregon Cancer Foundation is an nonprofit organization located in Eugene. Our staff and a team of dedicated volunteers work together to provide support to local patients and their families during and after treatment.

Our impact in 2025

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower, strengthen and sustain those impacted by cancer in our community through education, support and financial assistance. What this means is we provide education and support through various classes and support groups. We also provide much needed financial assistance to survivors struggling in our community through our financial assistance program.

The foundation provides these stopgap funds, so no patient has to choose between basic needs and optimal cancer treatment.

Our History

In 2006, our organization was founded with a single donation from a grateful family, with the intention that the money would be used to help patients in our community while they underwent treatment for cancer. Back then, we were called the Willamette Valley Cancer Care Foundation, but in 2013, we were renamed the Oregon Cancer Foundation. What didn’t change, however, is our focus on serving our local community.

We are based in Eugene, serving Lane County and surrounding counties directly, while also connecting Oregonians statewide with helpful resources. Our local focus keeps us true to our slogan, “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”.