Early Detection & Prevention

Download our awarness/prevention brochure here.

Zalfa Abdel-Malek, Ph.D.
Zalfa Abdel-Malek, Ph.D.
Professor
Dept of Dermatology
University of Cincinnati
tells how seed money
grants have helped
her career and offers
some tips for skin
cancer prevention.

Click here

Grant Information

Grant application information for 2010 is now available online.


Ten cancer research projects enter second year of funding. Four new projects to begin in 2010.

Funding seed money cancer research projects
and supporting cancer awareness and early detection.

Established in 1982, Ohio Cancer Research Associates is an independent, statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the cure and prevention of the many forms of cancer and the reduction of its debilitating effects through aggressive basic seed money research, cancer information, and awareness.

Ohio Cancer Research Associates is not affiliated with any other organization.

The over $5.9 million in seed money provided by Ohio Cancer Research Associates has generated over $99.0 million in new money from other sources to continue basic cancer research on projects initially funded.

Individual researchers have been funded at:

Ohio Cancer Research Associates is recognized as a 501 (c) (3) organization.  Donations are accordingly tax deductible. (EIN 31-1038309)

Give to Ohio Cancer Research Associates

The annual Valentine Party and Silent Auction in Columbus is set for February 19.

We are in need of auction items for the Silent Auction. If you can donate something, please contact Pattie at
614 224-1172. The auction donaiton form can be downloaded here.


The 21st year for the Grand Illusions event in Licking County will honor Jim Matesich of the Matesich Distributing Company.


The Ohio Valley will host its 16th Grand Illusions in honor of Robert E. Murray of the Murray Energy Corporation.


Patrica Heaton and Phyllis Diller have created Public Service Announcements for our organization. Click here to view.

PowerPhilanthrophy of the Columbus Foundation

Visit The Columbus Foundation and login to PowerPhilanthropy to view our portrait and make your donations online! Registration is quick, free, and secure.

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