Adolescents and young adult (AYA) cancer patients, ages 13 to 39, often face a unique set of challenges including limited treatment options, delayed diagnoses and higher rates of being uninsured.
In addition to treating their cancer, they may also be navigating major life milestones like college, marriage, or starting a family. Understanding the isolation and emotional toll these challenges can create, Rutledge Cancer Foundation (RCF) supports these individuals by providing resources for their immediate needs and raising funds for innovative, less-toxic treatments so that these young individuals can look forward to a healthier future.
We fund programs and provide resources to meet the emotional and physical needs of AYA patients with cancer — offering support where it’s needed most.
We focus on research and clinical trials for sarcomas and other solid tumors.
There are countless ways to support our mission, from volunteering, attending or sponsoring our events to joining our monthly giving club or hosting a fundraiser.
Our mission is to ease the impact of cancer, raise survival rates and find a cure for sarcomas and other solid tumor cancers.
RCF wants to honor those who left this world too soon by giving them a home on our website. See some of our current tributes and create a tribute of your own below.
We fund patient programs that address unmet emotional and physical needs.
We work as a catalyst to increase awareness and early detection.
We support research for less toxic, personalized cancer therapies.
