The Imagination Ball is the American Cancer Society’s premier fundraising gala on Marco Island. In 2027, we proudly celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Imagination Ball—a milestone honoring fifteen years of generosity, hope, and unwavering commitment to the fight against cancer. This unforgettable black-tie optional evening features a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and world-class entertainment. As we celebrate this special anniversary, we invite our community to help create the next chapter of impact by supporting the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Since 1946, the American Cancer Society has supported researchers at pivotal points in their career – to give them the support they need to keep great research going or to take their ideas from dream to reality. The American Cancer Society is proud to have helped more than 24,000 investigators make important advances in prevention, early detection, treatment, and care for those with cancer. In fact, 50 of those investigators have gone on to win the Nobel Prize, considered the highest accolade any scientist can receive. As the largest private not-for-profit, non-governmental funder of cancer research in the US, the American Cancer Society has played a role in many of the major cancer research breakthroughs of the last century.
Learn MoreFor more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, but there is still work to be done. Join us, support us, and help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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winning scientists received research funding
through all patient support initiatives in 2024
