Hope Foundation

The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research is a public charity that partners with SWOG Cancer Research Network to provide over $6.5 million each year in support of oncology research. They fund critical, need-based research grants, fellowships, training events, physician education, and patient advocacy across various cancer types including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary cancers, melanoma, myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and rare diseases. The foundation is guided by the mission of supporting the most promising treatments and most innovative studies that lead to direct benefit for patients. They rely on grants and voluntary donations to fulfill their mission, working directly with oncologists, researchers, and patient advocates to prioritize specific research needs. The foundation has a proven track record, with studies conducted through their network having saved more than 3 million years of human life and contributed over 100 changes to the standards of cancer care.