American Cancer Society,
Eastern Division Chinese Unit
Flushing, NY
Flushing Relay for Life Luminaries “In Remembrance or Honor” for
family members or friends of loved ones diagnosed with cancer.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education and service.
In April 1992, Lucy Young, a cancer survivor, established a cancer organization to fill the Chinese community's needs for support services. A year later, it joined efforts with the American Cancer Society and became the first Chinese Unit. The unit provides resources, information, guidance and services to the Chinese community.