What We Do
This unique and powerful group of executives is committed to their company and to the community - saving lives while improving their company's bottom line. Members act as community ambassadors, working in direct partnership with the American Cancer Society to develop, drive, and lead the chapter toward its overarching goal to make a significant health impact. Members collaborate and leverage influence to raise awareness and funding to lead the fight for a world without cancer.
Who We Are
Cancer is Everyone's Business
Business leaders understand that cancer is not only a health issue, but also a core business issue:
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83% of employers say cancer is in Top 3 conditions driving their health care costs.
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74% of patients/survivors missed work due to their cancer with 69% missing 4+ weeks.
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40% of survivors can experience long-term psychological effects impacting productivity and social interaction.
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The cost of care for most common cancer types in the US is ~$156.2B for privately insured adults <65 years.
Making an Impact
The business sector is uniquely positioned to lead the fight against cancer — and to realize a return on their investment. Consider this:
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About 18% of cancer cases and 16% of cancer deaths can be attributed to a combination of modifiable lifestyle factors that include excess body weight, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, and alcohol intake.
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Wellness programs incorporating interventions that target healthy eating and physical activity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and other key risk factors can improve health and health care costs.
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Absenteeism costs fall ~$2.73 for every dollar spent on wellness programs.
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79% of employees say benefits are an important factor in deciding to remain with their current company.
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For every dollar an employer spends on workforce health, they earn back $1.47.
North Texas Focus
Leaders from top North Texas companies are coming together with best practices to raise awareness and funds towards cancer prevention, cancer screenings, cancer treatment and survivorship to make a difference for employees, their families and our broader community.