CASSANDRA CARES CANCER FOUNDATION
Leading the charge of increasing colorectal cancer awareness and screenings in Arkansas’ underserved communities.
The History
The History
The History
CCCF is an Arkansas based 501c3 nonprofit organization. It was founded by Shameka Simmons in March 2021, a few short weeks after her mother (Cassandra) lost her battle to colon cancer. The initial vision was to honor her mom by supporting other families affected by this disease. Shameka teamed up with Cassandra's youngest daughter, Shandr
CCCF is an Arkansas based 501c3 nonprofit organization. It was founded by Shameka Simmons in March 2021, a few short weeks after her mother (Cassandra) lost her battle to colon cancer. The initial vision was to honor her mom by supporting other families affected by this disease. Shameka teamed up with Cassandra's youngest daughter, Shandra, and oldest granddaughter, Temerity, to come up with a plan of execution.
The History
The History
Knowing that screenings are key to prevention, the vision shifted toward being proactive instead of reactive. The team began partnering with other organizations to collect the data needed, learn what barriers exist, and identify the communities to focus on. CCCF committed to informing the communities they serve about colorectal cancer and
Knowing that screenings are key to prevention, the vision shifted toward being proactive instead of reactive. The team began partnering with other organizations to collect the data needed, learn what barriers exist, and identify the communities to focus on. CCCF committed to informing the communities they serve about colorectal cancer and the importance of screenings, as well as providing sensible solutions to barriers that prevent early detection.
The Mission
The History
The Mission
CCCF's mission is to inform, educate, and prevent. We will lead the charge of raising awareness of colorectal cancer in underserved communities. We will connect Arkansas minorities in the counties we serve to the education and healthcare resources needed to aid in the prevention, early detection, and treatment of colorectal cancer.