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Cancer For College

Cancer for College is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization which provides college scholarships to cancer survivors from all over the United States. The charity was founded in 1993 by two-time cancer survivor and double amputee, Craig Pollard, while in his senior year at the University of Southern California Business School. For his senior project, Craig wrote a business plan on a charity which would provide financial aid to cancer survivors who aspired to attend college. That first year, Craig gathered some fraternity brothers and family friends to play golf and barbeque in his backyard, where they awarded one $500 scholarship. Eighteen years later, Craig's vision has become a reality, as Cancer for College has granted over $1.5 million in scholarship funds to more than 900 survivors. Now with fundraising events all over the country, Cancer for College continues to expand and build upon its humble beginnings. This past year, the charity received over 1,500 applications from deserving young cancer survivors looking for financial assistance to attend college. With an ever-increasing number of applications, Cancer for College is fortunate for every donation made to our cause in support of these amazing survivors.