In 2008, the American Cancer Society Junior Board of Middle Tennessee was formed in order to assist the ACS in its efforts to raise money and better connect to the young professionals of middle Tennessee in order to achieve its mission of saving lives and diminishing cancer suffering through cancer research, cancer patient services, wellness and prevention education, and health advocacy.

As a result, the ACS Junior Board has become a fully functional program of the American Cancer Society, the largest non-profit voluntary health organization in the nation. It is made up from a wide diversity of young professionals and leaders who want to see a significant impact in their communities in the fight against cancer.

mission statement

The Junior Board seeks to increase volunteers, raise money and raise awareness for the American Cancer Society.  Volunteers and money are to be used in areas of cancer research, cancer patient services, education, and advocacy. We uphold the principles that this organization has established and work towards its goals by creating programs targeted at Young Professionals in the Nashville area.

acs mission statement

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, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.