PALTOWN thanks its partners and sponsors for supporting our work, our programs, and our people. We value the relationships we build, and the critical role they play in delivering on our commitment to patient engagement, empowerment, and education. If your organization is interested in becoming a PALTOWN partner or sponsor, please contact Marie Sander.
We ask that all potential partners review our Partnership Principles.
Partners
The mission of the Amanda Mann Clark Project is to increase awareness of early onset colorectal cancer, fight for access to preventative screenings, promote available support for patients and families, and to inspire efforts in funding critical research.
Bag It Cancer provides its signature “Bag It Bag” to tens of thousands of patients every year. The Bag comes with cancer-specific resources from respected partners, along with a customizable organizer for records and appointments. Bag It offers English and Spanish versions of its notebooks, and a comprehensive set of online resources for patients and caregivers.
BLKHLTH is a Black-led Atlanta-based non-profit focused on advancing health equity in Black communities through antiracist education, advocacy, research, and programs. BLKHLTH recognizes that racism, not race, is the root cause of racial health inequities that Black communities experience. BLKHLTH has expertise in developing and implementing culturally affirming public health campaigns, digital health content, and community-based health education events that seek to disrupt the pathway between racism and poor health outcomes for Black communities.
Bright Spot Network is a national nonprofit that supports caregivers who are parenting small children (0-6 years old) while navigating their own cancer diagnosis. We host support groups, offer financial grants, give away free age-appropriate books on cancer, and more.
Cards2Warriors sends cards of support to patients with long-term illnesses, and enables volunteers to send cards.
The Colon Cancer Coalition is dedicated to encouraging screening and raising awareness of colorectal cancer. CCC provides support to local communities to build and sustain programs and research encouraging early prevention, screening, and patient support for this disease.
Count Me In enables patients to help shape and propel research, including by contributing information about their cancer and experience through surveys, and also by directly sharing and providing access to medical records and biological samples for study and analysis. From their contributions, the Count Me In team analyzes and shares de-identified data freely to catalyze discoveries across cancer. Data generated by Count Me In is shared regularly via scientific platforms so that it can be harnessed by researchers everywhere to make impactful discoveries.
All individuals living with cancer, including those from marginalized communities who have historically been excluded from research, no matter where they live, can contribute to breakthroughs and increase the pace of biomedical research.
Fight CRC is the leading patient-empowerment and advocacy organization in the United States, providing balanced and objective information on colon and rectal cancer research, treatment, and policy.
The Global Colon Cancer Association advocates for equitable access to quality colorectal cancer screenings, testing, treatments, and care.
GCCA works toward this goal by amplifying and supporting the efforts of our member organizations, by developing adaptable advocacy and educational materials for our members, and by conducting our own advocacy, education, and initiatives that ensure patients are at the heart of all policy discussions.
Imerman Angels provides comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, one-on-one connection with someone who has been there.
Imerman Angels partners individuals seeking cancer support with a mentor who has been in their shoes.
Man Up to Cancer inspires men to connect and avoid isolation during our cancer journeys.
Founded in 2020 by stage IV colon cancer survivor Trevor Maxwell, Man Up to Cancer is a purpose-driven company and online community offering a podcast, website, social media channels, and an “insanely engaged Facebook group called The Howling Place.”
Triage Cancer provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers.
Triage Cancer’s resources include webinars on topics like health and disability insurance, employment rights, and estate planning. They provide Quick Guides and Checklists on a wide range of topics from Medicare to legal assistance and much more.
Worth the Wait empowers young adult cancer survivors on their path to parenthood. We provide financial support and educational resources for fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy while advocating for oncofertility within the healthcare system and beyond.
Sponsors
Akamis Bio is a clinical-stage oncology company whose mission is to leverage its groundbreaking tumor gene therapy platform to positively impact the lives of people living with cancer.
Amgen is a leading biotechnology company, using tools like advanced human genetics to develop innovative treatments for patients suffering from serious illnesses.
BMS is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to extend and enhance human life by providing the highest-quality biopharmaceutical products.
Daiichi-Sankyo is a global pharmaceutical company with corporate origins in Japan. The company provides products and services in more than 20 countries around the world drawing on over 100 years of scientific expertise.
Exact Sciences provides a portfolio of tests for early cancer detection and treatment guidance.
Genentech is an industry leader in researching the molecular basis of cancer with a long-standing commitment to fundamentally transforming the way cancer is treated.
Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company dedicated to helping conquer cancer through proprietary blood tests, vast data sets, and advanced analytics.
Haystack MRD by Quest Diagnostics empowers clinicians and biopharma with exceptionally accurate insights that help inform clinical management and therapeutic development.
Johnson and Johnson is inspired by patients, and the legacy of industry pioneer Dr. Paul Janssen, to continue with the vision of developing science-based innovations to change and save lives.
Lilly, an American pharmaceutical company, works to provide medicines to improve life for patients through scientific discovery.
Merck uses the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, they’ve brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines.
Natera is a pioneer and global leader in cell-free DNA testing. The mission of the company is to change the management of disease worldwide with a focus on women’s health, oncology, and organ health.
Pfizer is working to develop a new generation of breakthroughs across multiple cancers and tumor types.
This Is Living With Cancer™, developed by Pfizer Oncology, offers practical resources, support, and information for people living with cancer and those who care for them.
Thermo Fisher Scientific instruments, equipment, software, services and consumables address a range of needs from sample, material characterization and chemical analysis to clinical diagnoses and biological-based therapeutics manufacturing.
Takeda Oncology is building on its portfolio of approved medicines for hematologic cancers and solid tumors and advancing a cutting-edge pipeline focused on the power of innate immunity.
Taiho Oncology has established a world class clinical development organization that works urgently to develop innovative cancer treatments. Taiho Oncology has an oral oncology pipeline consisting of selectively targeted agents.