American Childhood Cancer Organization

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

ACCO

Year Established:

1970

Type of organization:

Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to provide information, support, and awareness for children and adolescents with cancer and their families, to advocate for their needs, and to support research so every child survives and leads a long and healthy life.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Cancer, Childhood

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Executive Director

First Name:

Ruth

Last Name:

Hoffman

Address:

10400 Connecticut Ave. Suite 205

Kensington, MD, 20895

Phone:

+1 301 962 3520

Fax:

+1 301 962 3521

Toll Free Number:

+1 800 366 2223

Email:

staff@americanchildhoodcancer.org

Website Address:

http://www.acco.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

English

Spanish

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Families of affected individuals

Care providers

Health care professionals

Teachers

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to research studies

Referrals to matching individuals/families

Professional counseling

Peer-to-peer counseling

Medical referrals

Referrals for non-medical services

Advocacy

Telephone helpline

Educational materials include:

Website

Newsletter

Bibliography

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Resource guide

Conferences/workshops for:

Professionals