ICR - The Institute of Cancer Research: Global Foundation

Funding the world's most cutting edge cancer research

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Support us and save lives

Support us and save lives

Cancer impacts countless people’s lives every day. Fortunately, so does cancer research.

Across the world, there are over 12 million cancer cases diagnosed each year. In the United States alone, nearly 1.5 million cases of cancer were diagnosed in 2007. That same year, 560,000 Americans lost their lives to cancer (Source: World Health Organization and American Cancer Society).

These statistics compel the ICR Global Foundation to fund the world’s best cancer research, with the aim to bring about the day when cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease.

The ICR Global Foundation supports research and academic institutions of the highest caliber that efficiently use resources to fight cancer. Our current funding priority, London’s Institute of Cancer Research, is the world leader in cancer genetics and therapeutic development, and is the UK’s top research university.

Cancer research saves lives – it could save a life you love. Please give generously today.

Make a donation your way

General giving

Maximize the flexibility of your contribution by making a general gift today. Make a general gift.

Targeted giving

Support a specific area of cancer research that has affected you or a member of your family.
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Memorial and tribute giving

Celebrate a significant achievement, or the life of a special person, with the promise of lifesaving research. Make a memorial or tribute gift.

Planned giving

Include a provision in your will or estate plan to ensure the fight against cancer continues.
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Be a leader in the fight against cancer

Become a Partner

Become a Partner through your gift of $10,000 or more. Partner level gifts can be paid over several years – enabling our Partners to maximize their impact in the way that works best for them.
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Become an Ambassador

Our Ambassadors are the heart of the ICR Global Foundation. They are Partner level donors who introduce others to the important work of the ICR Global Foundation and the researchers we support. Read more.


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 Please help us reach the day when cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease.

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 Maximizing your gift to the ICR Global Foundation

33% matched funding on all donations
Now through July 2011, the UK government is offering a 3:1 private/public match of gifts - including gifts from the ICR Global Foundation - to the ICR and other eligible UK charities. Your donation will automatically be worth 33% more to the scientists we support, without any extra effort required from you.

Tax Deductions for US taxpayers
The ICR Global Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the US tax code. All contributions from US taxpayers are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax professional for more information. The ICR Global Foundation also gratefully accepts donations from non-US taxpayers.

Gift Aid for UK taxpayers
UK taxpayers can increase the value of their gifts by 28% by donating to the ICR Global Foundation’s UK subsidiary. Donations to the ICR Global Foundation (UK) Ltd. (Registered Charity No.1132593) are also deductible for US taxpayers. For your gift to qualify for Gift Aid, what you pay in UK income tax or capital gains must at least equal 28% of your gift. Please notify the ICR Global Foundation (UK) Ltd. if this changes. If you pay UK tax at a higher rate, you can claim further tax relief via your Self Assessment tax return.

Employer matching gifts
Inquire with your employer about its matching gift policy. The ICR Global Foundation is a 501(c)(3) designated charity and your gift may qualify for a company match. Matching gifts are usually administered through a company’s philanthropic arm or human resources department.

Making your gift via regular mail

Your gift can be mailed to the ICR Global Foundation. Donate now.