SAVING LIVES. ENDING CANCER.
The Al Copeland Foundation is dedicated to saving lives and ending cancer. Our goal, through education and screening, is to offer prevention as the first line of defense. When a cancer diagnosis is made, we are providing greater access to groundbreaking and lifesaving clinical trials.Β
Bringing Hope Home
Within the context of cancer, there is a distinct inequality between what Louisiana needs and what is received. Despite ranking 6th in the U.S. for cancer diagnosis and 4th for cancer deaths, our state receives less than 1% of nationally awarded financial resources for research.
Our focus is to support and expand an innovative, robust cancer program that will change these numbers. Inspired by our founder, we continue to carry his message into tomorrow.
#ididitfortheturkey
is BACK!
This year, Parkway Bakery is once again teaming up with the Al Copeland Foundation to raise money for cancer research and patient support programs. The fan-favorite Thanksgiving Po-Boy is available every Wednesday in November and proceeds will go towards ACFβs cancer support programs.
Those interested in skipping the line for a good cause can purchase a $100 βSkip the Lineβ ticket to be used between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on any Wednesday in November.
The ticket includes the po boy, plus an order of sweet potato fries, one Parkway drink cup and beverage, ice cream, t-shirt and skip-the-line privileges. Each Wednesday, approximately 500 people attend the #IDidItForTheTurkey promotion at Parkway Bakery, 538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119.
Turkey Countdown
Skip the Line
Saving Lives and Ending Cancer 1 Cookbook at a time!
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Our Mission
Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide, with 18.1 million cases and 9.5 million deaths each year. We believe that together, we can reduce these numbers. By creating the Al Copeland Foundation and LSU Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) Cancer Network partnership, weβre investing in research to increase patient access, expand innovative treatment options, provide cancer navigation tools, and develop initiatives to promote cancer prevention and early detection campaigns. With your help we can bring hope to patients across the Gulf South.
At the Al Copeland Foundation, weβre working to find cures that lead to more laughter, more birthdays, more memories, and more life.
We Appreciate Your Donations
Join Us in Bringing Hope Home
As a 501(c)3 public charity, the Al Copeland Foundation runs entirely on the generosity of our supporters. By donating your time, money, and service to ACF, you are helping to save lives and bring hope home.
We recognize our mission would not be possible without people like you, who continue to help support our cause. Thatβs why we think itβs important you know where those donations go, and how they help cancer patients and their families.
Our History
A Pillar of Hope for Cancer Patients
Since 2008, the Al Copeland Foundation has made tremendous contributions to cancer research.
- Invested over $2.3 million in cancer research
- Pioneered the ACF/LSUHSC partnership in cancer, viruses, and immunotherapy
- Assisted in opening the first clinic for HIV/AIDs patients in the Gulf South Region
- Assisted in initiating a clinical trial for a lung cancer vaccine at LSUHSC
- Continues to make progress in providing the most up-to-date treatment modalities available
Our Partners
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is the state’s academic health leader, educating Louisianaβs healthcare professionals. LSUHSC comprises a School of Medicine, the stateβs only School of Dentistry, Louisianaβs only public School of Public Health, and Schools of Allied Health Professions, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.
Cancer Connection
Together We're Stronger
Al Copeland Foundation is always searching for better ways to treat cancer. Our goal is to improve access to cutting-edge clinical trials for both patients and their doctors.
As of January 31, 2021, we have helped enroll 1,231 patients for clinical studies, or roughly 10% of new cancer patients diagnosed in the state of Louisiana. If cancerβs impacted you or someone you love, we want to help. Let us connect you with the clinical trial thatβs right for you.
News & Events
LSU Health New Orleans Joins AACR Project GENIE
LESLIE CAPO β LSU Health Sciences Center Media Contact Office: 504-568-4806 |Β lcapo@lsuhsc.edu
First Lady Jill Biden: Virtual Research Nurse Program
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