The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, funding, and advocacy. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
A portion of every entry is donated to the AACR to help combat cancer and participants have the option of fundraising as well. Raise $100 and get an AACR tech t-shirt and medal in addition to your May the 4th swag!
