Mission, Vision, Values

Our Mission:
To advance towards the cure of cancer through research and education and to improve the quality of life and support for people affected by cancer.

Our Vision:
The Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative will promote and support world class research and quality care that lead to a cure of cancer. We will empower patients and their families via education and guidance for their journey through cancer treatment and survivorship.
 
Core Values:
The following three core values serve as guiding principles for CARES:
 
Quality
By this we mean:
  •  We have an unwavering commitment to excellence in all we do.
  •  We are persistent in seeking opportunities to improve.
  •  We advocate that the quality of care matters.
Caring
By this we mean:
  • We respect the dignity and worth of each cancer patient and her/his family.
  • We serve all our patients and their families with compassion and empathy.
  • We believe that action-oriented, caring service is our most valuable asset.
  • We offer hope and optimism to cancer patients and their families.
Service
By this we mean:
  • Patients’ interests and expectations are our first responsibility.
  • We are partners with patients and their families.
  • Patients and their families are the most important decision-makers in matters affecting their lives.