When you shop at a Discovery Shop, you’re doing more than finding something unique and sustainable, you’re helping support the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Every thoughtfully chosen item you purchase helps fund life-saving cancer research and provides critical support to people facing cancer and their families. From prevention and early detection to better ways to treat cancer, your support helps move progress forward every single day.
That vintage dress that catches your eye or the designer purse you’ve always wanted? It’s more than a great find, it’s a meaningful way to make a real difference.
How Your Purchase Helps People Facing Cancer
Thanks to the generosity of Discovery Shop shoppers, donors, and volunteers, the American Cancer Society is able to offer programs and services at no cost to those who need them most, including:
- Funding critical cancer research to discover better ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer
- Providing free lodging through Hope Lodge® for patients who must travel far from home for treatment
- Offering free rides to and from vital appointments
- Delivering trusted information and support to people facing cancer and their families
Each purchase helps ensure no one has to face cancer alone.
Why Your Support Matters
Did you know that 1 in 3 men and women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime? There’s a chance that you or someone you know has been affected.
Thanks to donors, volunteers and shoppers like you, the American Cancer Society can be there for people at every step of their cancer journey, offering guidance, compassion, and hope when it’s needed most.
Support Beyond the Shop
24/7 Helpline and Live Chat
Many people don’t realize that the American Cancer Society offers a free, confidential cancer helpline available 24/7.
At our National Cancer Information Center trained Cancer Information Specialists can answer questions 24 hours a day, every day of the year to empower you with accurate, up to date information to help you make educated health decisions. We connect patients, caregivers, and family members with valuable services and resources.
Free Rides to Treatment: Road To Recovery®
Getting to treatment shouldn’t be another source of stress. The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program helps ease the burden by providing free rides to cancer-related medical appointments. Trained volunteer drivers pick patients up, take them to their appointments, and safely bring them home at no cost. Because not having a ride should never stand between someone and lifesaving treatment.
Free Lodging During Treatment: Hope Lodge®
Getting the best care sometimes means cancer patients must travel away from home. Through Hope Lodge®, the American Cancer Society provides free lodging for patients and caregivers who must travel for treatment. Our Hope Lodges help ease the emotional and financial strain of long-distance care, allowing families to focus on healing rather than lodging costs.
Free Smoking Cessation Support: Empowered to Quit
Quitting smoking is hard, but no one has to do it alone. Empowered to Quit is a free, email-based program developed by American Cancer Society researchers to help people quit smoking for good. It starts with setting a quit date and offers encouragement, guidance, and practical tips along the way, empowering participants to take an important step toward better health.
And So Much More
These are just a few of the ways your Discovery Shop purchases make a difference. Learn more about all of the American Cancer Society’s programs and services at cancer.org.
Thank You for Shopping With Purpose
Every time you shop at a Discovery Shop, you’re turning sustainable, secondhand finds into hope for people facing cancer. Thank you for being part of something bigger, and for helping make an impact that truly matters. Find your local Discovery Shop