Idealist logoidealist
Find a Job
Search
JobsInternshipsOrganizations
Resources
Nonprofit Salary Explorer
Crowdsourced compensation data in the nonprofit sector. Insights for job seekers and employers.
Career Advice
Informative and practical resources to help guide you throughout your social-impact career.
Take Action
Search
VolunteerAttend an EventGive DonationsSign Petitions
Resources
Join the Idealist Action Incubator
Connect with a member of our team for one-on-one sessions where you’ll collaboratively develop your action plan.
Try a Recipe for Action
A curated collection of actionable ideas for creating change.
Post on Idealist
Post
Post a ListingAdd your OrganizationAdd your Community Group
Resources
Employer Resources
Tools and advice to help you achieve your hiring and retention goals.
Help Desk
We’re here to help you with any and all of your idealist.org questions!
Donate
Log InSign Up

Search

Popular searches

Education
Human Rights
Mental Health
Immigration
Health
Donate
Nonprofit

John Wayne Cancer Foundation

Newport Beach, CA
|
www.johnwayne.org

    • About Us

    John Wayne beat lung cancer in 1964. He died 15 years later after a struggle with cancer of the stomach. During this difficult period, he became passionate about helping others fight this terrible disease.

    To honor his memory, his family created the John Wayne Cancer Foundation (JWCF) with the mission to bring courage, strength and grit to the fight against cancer. JWCF funds novel and innovative programs that improve cancer patients’ outcomes and save lives through research, education, awareness and support.

    John Wayne beat lung cancer in 1964. He died 15 years later after a struggle with cancer of the stomach. During this difficult period, he became passionate about helping others fight this terrible disease.

    To honor his memory, his family created the John Wayne Cancer Foundation (JWCF) with the mission to bring courage, strength and grit to the fight against cancer. JWCF funds novel and innovative programs that improve cancer patients’ outcomes and save lives through research, education, awareness and support.

    Issue Areas Include

    • Children & Youth
    • Education
    • Health & Medicine
    • Research & Social Science
    • Sports & Recreation

    Location

    • Newport Beach, CA None, United States
    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.