Reducing the risk of cancer can start at any age.
The American Cancer Society Schools vs. Cancer program helps your child and family start on a lifelong path to healthier living. The program educates students over how to reduce their chance of getting cancer through: healthy eating, sun safety, physical activity, and tobacco prevention. Educational materials and resources will be provided that align with your school’s existing curricula while also introducing the topic of cancer in a youth friendly way.
While learning healthy habits, students can fundraise for the American Cancer Society and benefit their school while doing so! Schools enrolled in Schools vs. Cancer can receive a financial giveback based on their fundraising total to use on items the school may need, for example new gym equipment, sun safety area outside, sunscreen stations, student incentives, etc.
Raise $1,000-$4,999, your school will receive 5% as a giveback
Raise $5,000+, your school will receive 10% as a giveback
PARENTS: Why should my student participate?
Questions & Support
Elementary Schools can host Schools vs. Cancer activities in an one-hour program or up to a two-day campaign! Activities can include a 25-minute walk around the school, healthy outdoor picnic, or sunscreen stations at recess.
Fundraising can come easy. Encourage competition between classrooms where the winning class gets a water balloon fight with the teachers! See more tips & ideas on how to kick-start fundraising within the classroom.
SCHOOLS VS. CANCER RESOURCES
- Template letter to parents
- Backpack sticker labels to encourage parents to check bring-home material.
- Nutrition Poster
- Physical Activity Poster
- No Smoking Poster
- Sun Safety Poster
Students can use the Fundraising Pledge Form to keep track of their neighbors & family’s pledges for the ACS.
Wall of Hope Cards are an easy and great way to fundraise. We recommend you charge at least $1.00 to have a name written on a card. Then hang them in a well seen spot in your school.
Use this template to recognize participation or fundraising efforts!