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The Cancer Research Fund was begun by National President Dorothy Mann in 1947 as an instrument to fund cancer research. However, it was first used to help rebuild the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, after it was destroyed by fire. The Ladies Auxiliary donated $60,000.
In 1952 the program was expanded to include grants to Ladies Auxiliary members who were ill with cancer, and the program was renamed Cancer Aid & Research.
In November 1955 Cancer Chairman Hazel Miller introduced the concept of giving memorial contributions to the fund in lieu of flowers.
In 1972 the first postdoctoral cancer research fellowship was awarded in the amount of $10,000 to the Jackson Laboratory. One two-year $100,000 Postdoctoral Cancer Research Fellowship will be awarded to one scientist to further his or her cancer research.
As of March 18, 2004, Junior Girls were included in the Cancer Aid & Research Program allowing one grant during her continuous membership in the Unit. Call the National Headquarters for a Junior Girls cancer grant application. |
What Do I Need to Know? Click here for a member’s guide to Cancer Grants Grant Application
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The Ladies Auxiliary VFW is proud to sponsor a $100,000 Postdoctoral Cancer Research Fellowship each year to further promising cancer research. Candidates can download this application and review requirements. To submit, print out and complete the application below and submit to the National Headquarters for consideration. Cancer Research Fellowship Application Have questions? Send them to info@ladiesauxvfw.org. |
 The Cancer Fact Sheet is an excellent publicity tool to inform your friends, family and communities about the Cancer Aid & Research Fund. Hand it out at your next fundraiser or include it. |
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