CARES Core Values

At the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, our values are our promise to each other, to the people we serve, and to the future we are building together with you. They fuel our mission, shape our culture, and define how we fight for every life touched by cancer. Every board member, staff member, partner and volunteer stands united in these commitments:

  • Compassion transforms fear into hope for cancer patients and their loved ones. We draw inspiration from faith-centered principles and a deep love for serving others, fueling our mission to improve the lives of those affected by cancer with purpose and heart.

  • Collaboration multiplies our impact, forging alliances that spark innovation and make a real, life-changing difference through advancing targeted cancer research to bring a better future for the entire cancer community.

  • Integrity fuels the soul of CARES, guiding us as we champion survivorship and empowering patients, caregivers, and the research community to succeed in the fight against cancer.

  • Stewardship safeguards every resource and relationship entrusted to us, ensuring our common mission grows stronger together with every step.

  • Bridge-building defines our calling - we stand in the gap, advancing research to improve cancer treatment and enhance the quality of life for patients, their families, and the medical community, guiding them toward survivorship.

At CARES, these values are our promises to you as we work to transform the cancer journey from one marked by fear of diagnosis to one filled with hope for a fulfilled life.

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