THE DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN VFW CANCER PROGRAM

The goal of the Department Cancer Program is to promote awareness of the various forms of cancer experienced by veterans as a result of their military service and to promote research efforts into treatments for all forms of cancer experienced by veterans and their family members.

We all know someone who has the dreaded disease - CANCER. The only way this disease can be beaten is through research. All money donated to our Department fund will be donated to the Karmanos Cancer Institute which is affiliated with the Wayne State School of Medicine for cancer research. 

2024-2025 Cancer Program (open the program link)

The VFW Department of Michigan donated $17,144.06 to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute for cancer research during their annual Fall Conference in Flint, Michigan September 27, 2024.   The check was presented by Past State Commander Ray Lopez and the 2023-24 Cancer Program Director James Proteau.

We are extremely proud of our long affiliation with Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Karmanos Cancer Institute.  Learn about the Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute and their programs of cancer research and treatment here.

Mindy Taylor, Director                                              John Griffith, Co-Director

1250 W. Temple Dr.                                                   13105 Burns Rd

Harrison, Michigan 48625                                         Carleton,  MI  48117

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