Life With Cancer

Cancer is a disease that touches almost all of us. Whether it affects a mother, brother, sister, relative or friend, Cancer is a real part of all our lives. People are faced with many challenges as they grapple with their own fears and the fears of loved one. Life with Cancer is there to help all of us affected by Cancer. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.

Since 1988, Life with Cancer has become the region's leading cancer education and support organization offering the tools needed to deal with the disease and manage the quality of life with living with cancer. It offers special programs for children, teens and all family members who have a family member with cancer or who are battling cancer themselves. Life with Cancer, under the Inova Health System Foundation, a 501 c(3) organization, offers all program services entirely free to anyone with cancer and their loved ones, regardless of their treatment location.

By participating in the Mantua Raccoon Run, you are making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. This year's proceeds will help support Life with Cancer and its new Family Center, located at 8411 Pennell Street in Fairfax-- just around the corner off Route 50 near Fairfax Hospital. This new facility houses all Life with Cancer programs including a resource library, kitchen, exercise studio, art studio, classrooms, private counseling rooms, play ground and garden areas.

For more information about Life with Cancer go to www.lifewithcancer.org.