Color The Sky
“Coloring the Sky”, the flag serves as a reminder of those who are voyaging through cancer and in tribute to those whose journey has ended.
RGCF Highlights
Prostate Cancer
With Prostate Cancer being the second most common cancer in El Paso, men's health issues are front and center of our Blue Tie Guys.
Sunscreen Initiative
Our Sun City offers year-round opportunities to enjoy outdoor fun but during the summer months, Sun Protection become critical for you and your family, here's what you need to know.
Our Programs
Our program provides support garments for conditions associated with surgery and post-treatment. All of our services are provided free of charge. Wigs, hats and scarves are available.
The Rio Grande Cancer Foundation
The Rio Grande Cancer Foundation is El Paso's largest foundation of its kind dedicated to meeting the needs of cancer patients and their supporters in our county. Within this site, we trust that you will find direction and support in dealing and coping with cancer.
Upcoming Events
The Rio Grande Cancer Foundation is proud to host the following upcoming events. The following events are hosted on our Facebook page. You can get all the information related to the event below. If you would like to get automatic updates on the events, you can follow us on Facebook or "Express Interest" directly on the event page.
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Nov 01, 2019 3 min read
November is purple: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas releases enzymes that aid ...
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Oct 01, 2019 2 min read
October is Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some important things to know about breast cancer: • About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over th...
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Sep 20, 2019 2 min read
RGCF sunscreen initiative featured in national Centers for Disease Control report
Cited as one of the year’s success stories, the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation’s Sun Smart initiative has gained the attention of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S...
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Aug 01, 2019 4 min read
Today Is World Lung Cancer Day
August 1, 2019: World Lung Cancer Day has been observed every August 1 since 2012 (https://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/archives/28212). Many organizations across the globe use this ...
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