Just a few facts about who we are and what we do:

• We are a homegrown El Paso organization. Established in 1996 from the proceeds of the El Paso Cancer Treatment Center sale, the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation exists exclusively to serve the needs of our local cancer community.
• The majority of the Foundation's distributions support qualified, local non-profits whose mission is related to cancer. Look over the wide-ranging list of grantees by visiting the link titled Grants. We are proud to fund projects which provide for quality of life, education, support services and cancer prevention.
• We are governed by a board of directors; a stellar group of individuals who give freely of their time and talent. Please click here to access their information.

Since 1996 the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation has been dedicated to reducing the human and economic effects of cancer on the citizens of El Paso County through the financial support and development of effective programs for advocacy, education, early detection, and other services to cancer patients and their families.

The Rio Grande Cancer Foundation affirms:

• All area residents are entitled to accurate and accessible information about ways to reduce their risks of developing and dying from cancer.
• All area residents are entitled to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, hospice and support services.
• The human and financial impact of cancer on the people of the region can be reduced by establishing strong, collaborative partnerships at state and local levels.
• Cooperation among public, private, and volunteer agencies and individuals increases the potential for limited resources to serve more people and minimize duplication of effort.