Cancer Facts and Figures
Employee Resources
Public Resources
100

The American Cancer Society is working to lower the Cancer Mortality rate since 1991 by this percent.

100 BONUS POINTS: If you can confirm the current percent decrease we are at currently.

40%

BONUS: 33%

100

Using this service, employees can exchange healthy lifestyle habits for points that can earn you gift cards.

100 BONUS POINTS - If you can confirm how many max points you can earn in a quarter

Virgin Pulse

BONUS: 20,000

100

Where can anyone find information on screening guideines, risk & prevention, diagnosis, cancer care and more?

200

In recent years, the recommended age for colorectal cancer screenings was lowered from 50 to this age.

45

200

These TWO employee platforms house both editable and ready to use materials including slide decks, brochures, event signage, and more.

Brand Toolkit & Canva

200

When is the American Cancer Society NOT available by phone or chat to support cancer patients, caregivers, or anyone looking for guidance and support?

NEVER! The American Cancer Society is available 24/7 365 days a year! (366 days in 2024)

300

In 2023 in Michigan, the American Cancer Society estimated this many cancer related deaths and this many new cancer cases.

21,380 Deaths

61,910 Cases

300

Using this tool, employees can determine which public facing patient support resource fits their need by searching the topic, type of resource, audience, and language.

Patient Support Resource Inventory Tool

300

This mobile app equips those facing cancer with curated content, programs, and services to fit their specific cancer journey.

ACS Cares

400

In Michigan, the mortality rate is (HIGHER/LOWER) than the national rate.

100 BONUS POINTS - If you can find the exact mortality rates

Higher

BONUS - Michigan's mortality rate is 160.6, where the national mortality rate is 149.4

400

Using this tool, employees can create an ACS branded online donation link for sponsorship and/or general revenue collection, that will automatically tie payment to your campaign. HINT: This tool is not using GiveSmart.

Donation Link Generator

400

This ACS access to care program is urgently requesting volunteers.

Road to Recovery

500

From January 1st, 2023 - November 30th, 2023, The American Cancer Society provided this many rides to and from cancer treatment to Michiganders.

870

500

In PowerBI, employees can find information on active grants both nationally and locally. This tool can be used to find information including Grants in Effect summaries, Extramural Grant Descriptions, Grant Funding History, Pay-If Reports, Grantee Profiles, and Contact Information

Discovery Extramural Grant Reports

500

This public facing tool allows anyone to find resources in their area by searching for the program type/service needed and ZIP code.

ACS Resource Search on Cancer.org