ways to give
When neighbors help neighbors,
no one has to face cancer alone
The Oregon Cancer Foundation is funded entirely by donations and grants from individuals, foundations, companies, and special events.
There is no single way to support the Oregon Cancer Foundation. Some people give once. Some give every month. Others choose to help shape what the future of cancer support looks like in our community.
Every gift stays local. Every gift helps someone facing cancer right here at home.
Our impact in 2025
Every OCF program is designed to respond to local needs and delivered with compassion and care.
“The Oregon Cancer Foundation (OCF) offered me my first sense of concrete hope during one of the most terrifying times of my life…”
“Our visits with doctors and surgeons are often brief, followed by long days and weeks of uncertainty and difficult decisions. OCF stepped in to help me find current research, connect with local resources, and join support groups. They were there not only when I was newly diagnosed with breast cancer but also as I navigated the complicated path of lung cancer.
They helped me seek second opinions, address insurance issues, and take medical leave from work. OCF stood by me through the hardest days of my life. I knew I wasn't alone—they understood the magnitude of the decisions I was facing.
Their support gave me hope and served as a guiding light through my darkest moments.”
Ways to Donate
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One-Time Gifts
If you want to help right now, a one-time gift makes an immediate difference.
That might mean gas to get to treatment, keeping the heat on, or help covering rent during a difficult month.
When you click “Give Now,” you will be taken to our secure online giving page. You can choose to make a one-time gift or adjust the frequency before completing your donation.
Your generosity today can ease someone’s burden tomorrow. Every dollar given goes directly to supporting local cancer patients and their families in Lane County. No gift is too small, and each one brings a neighbor one step closer to the care and support they need.
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Neighbors Circle
Your monthly donation adds up to meaningful, consistent help.
Become a member of our Neighbors Circle. Monthly giving allows us to respond quickly when a patient calls and says, “I don’t know how I’m going to get through this month.”Monthly donations allow us to plan responsibly and serve more families without waiting for the next fundraiser.
Our online giving page defaults to monthly gifts because rescuing support provides the strongest foundation for our work. You can adjust the frequency at any time. If you believe in neighbors helping neighbors, this is one of the most meaningful ways to show it.
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Honor Gift
Sometimes, the right person shows up at the right moment — a physician who listened when it mattered most, a neighbor who drove you to treatment every Tuesday, a friend who sat with you through the hard days without needing to say a word.
A gift in honor of someone like that says: what you did mattered, and it's still making a difference.
Your honoree doesn't need to be a medical professional or a hero in any formal sense. They just need to be someone worth celebrating.
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Leadership Gifts
Some supporters feel called to invest at a higher level. They want to go beyond responding to today’s needs. They want to help shape what comes next.
Leadership gifts of $10,000 and above help us strengthen navigation services, expand access, grow programs thoughtfully, and ensure that cancer patients in our region continue to have a trusted, local place to turn for support.
If you are considering a Leadership gift, please get in contact with our executive director, Amy Johnston.
Other Ways to Give
Gifts in Tribute
A gift in memory of someone you love is a meaningful way to honor their life while helping others in our community who are facing the same journey.
When you make a tribute donation, you can dedicate your gift in memory of your loved one. Their name can be shared along with a photo of your choice. We honor our tribute gifts with features on our website here.
By making a gift in your loved one’s honor, you help to ensure that other families in our community receive the support they need. Every tribute gift goes directly to supporting local cancer patients and families in Lane County.
If you are considering a Tribute Gift, I would be honored to speak with you directly and confidentially.
Amy Johnston
Executive Director
amy@oregoncancerfoundation.org
Legacy (Estate) Giving
Some gifts are about tomorrow. Including the Oregon Cancer Foundation in your estate plans ensures that future patients will continue to receive compassionate, local support.
Legacy gifts often include:
A bequest in a will or trust
Naming OCF as a beneficiary of a retirement account
Qualified charitable distributions from an IRA
Life insurance beneficiary designations
If you are considering a Leadership or Legacy Gift, I would be honored to speak with you directly and confidentially.
If you are considering a Legacy Gift, I would be honored to speak with you directly and confidentially.
Amy Johnston
Executive Director
amy@oregoncancerfoundation.org
Donor Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is one of the most flexible and tax-efficient ways to support the Oregon Cancer Foundation's mission of bringing community-rooted cancer support to patients and families across Oregon.
What is a Donor Advised Fund?
A DAF is a charitable giving account held with a sponsoring organization. You contribute assets such as cash, securities, or other property, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to the nonprofits you care about on your own timeline.
How to Direct a Grant to Us
Contact your DAF administrator and recommend a grant to the Oregon Cancer Foundation using the information below:
Legal Name: Oregon Cancer Foundation
EIN: 20-2582034
Mailing Address: PO Box 11004, Eugene, OR 97440
All gifts to the Oregon Cancer Foundation are unrestricted, allowing us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of cancer patients in your community. Rather than directing dollars to a specific program or place, we trust our deep community knowledge to put your grant to work where it will have the greatest possible impact.
Your Impact
The Oregon Cancer Foundation was built on a simple belief: that people facing cancer deserve support from their own community. Funds raised in your community are invested in your community, ensuring that wherever you are in Oregon, your neighbors never have to face cancer alone.
For questions about giving through a Donor Advised Fund, please call us at 541-632-3654.