About Tower Cancer
It was established in 1996 by a driven group of physicians, patients, and volunteers with a personal stake in cancer.
Inspired by the most promising science, we fund leading researchers, making us a launchpad for additional funding and scientific discoveries.
Where We Invest:
- Scientific Research Grants: Funding scientific research to uncover the mechanisms by which cancer develops and spreads, creating a path to effectively treating and preventing the disease and creating the life-saving treatments of tomorrow.
- Survivorship Support: We invest in life-changing support for people affected by cancer today through Magnolia House.
- Community Partner Grants: Funding multiple Community Partner Grants to eligible nonprofit organizations that are providing cancer support services, which expands our investments in survivorship support.
While our programs and funding are made locally, they are designed to maximize impact beyond the initial investment — so they not only benefit researchers, patients, and families today, they have the potential to lead to even greater impact tomorrow, transforming lives anywhere.
Our Mission:
Through local investments, we advance groundbreaking cancer research and profoundly support people affected by the disease to create outsized impact in Southern California and beyond.
Learn more about how our programs fulfill our mission in our 2022 Impact Report
Board of Directors Executive Officers
Nancy Rosenfelt
Larry Rosenstein
Christopher Clinton Conway
David Spingarn
Jeanne Schnitzer Marks
Fred Rosenfelt, MD
George Radda
We’re powered by a passionate team,
dedicated to building a cancer-free future.
Our auxiliary funding groups play a supporting but vital role in the organization’s growth and vitality.
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