Cancer Crusaders records

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Box 1

Box 2

Fundraisers, 1986-1993

Fundraisers, 1994-1998

Box 5

Box 6

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Title: Cancer Crusaders records, 1978-1998

Predominant Dates:1978-1998

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 965

Primary Creator: Cancer Crusaders (New Orleans, La.)

Extent: 6.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: The records of the organization Cancer Crusaders are in six boxes, 3 linear feet.  It is generally organized chronologically and by category.  Box 1 includes the bylaws and articles of incorporation as well as some of the early documentation from Cancer Crusader events, like the 1977 Ball.  Additionally, membership information from the 1980s can be found in Box 1.  Box 2 has information from the early 1980s, including member directories, correspondence, minutes and information concerning balls.  The collection contains materials pertaining to ball planning, such as scheduling, menu planning, seating arrangements, invitation and programs from 1986-1998 located in Boxes 3 and 4.  Cancer Crusaders Balls have had many notable guests including New Orleans mayors, Harry Connick Jr., and former U.S. Representative Lindy Boggs.  Box 5 contains documents from the 1990s, including correspondence, minutes, annual financial reports, records of board meetings, membership information, and correspondence with corporate donors.  The last box in the collection, Box 6, holds calendars, minutes, directories, correspondence and financial reports from the last 1990s.  In addition, Box 6 contains grant applications, IRS information as well as correspondence and membership information from the 1980s.

Date Acquired: 08/05/2001

Subjects: Cancer -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Cancer -- Research -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Cancer Crusaders (New Orleans, La.), Fund raising -- United States., New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 20th century.

Languages: English

Cancer Crusaders is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to raising money and awareness about cancer research.  The organization was originally created in 1976 by Lynda Buring Mahana, who recognized the immediate need for more and better cancer research in New Orleans.  She formed a small group of volunteers and they began Cancer Crusaders.  Many of their original members were part of the American Cancer Society, but felt that not enough of the funds raised by New Orleans were benefiting New Orleans.  Cancer Crusaders was officially incorporated in 1978 and since then they have raised over $2 million for cancer research.   Cancer Crusaders focuses more on raising money for all types of cancer research.  There is no emphasis placed on a single cancer, which allows the funds raised to be used for general cancer research.  Louisiana has an extremely high incidence of cancer and the Cancer Crusaders feel strongly that the money raised in New Orleans should stay in the area.  Therefore, all their profits from dues, donations, and fundraisers stay in the New Orleans area and are split evenly between Tulane Cancer Center and LSU's Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center.  There are no administrative overhead costs associated with Cancer Crusaders because it is a volunteer-run organization.  Many of the members and officers of this organization have been affected by cancer, either by being cancer survivors themselves or having family members affected by the disease.  The hope of the organization is that someday cancer will be eradicated and become a disease of the past, like polio or smallpox.   

Sources: Cancer Crusaders website and documents in the collection

Cancer -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Cancer -- Research -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Cancer Crusaders (New Orleans, La.)
Fund raising -- United States.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 20th century.

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Alternate Extent Statement: 3 Linear Feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Cancer Crusaders INC.

Acquisition Method: Gift

Separated Materials: Duplicates of ephemera transferred to the Louisiana Research Collection vertical files. Financial documents returned to Cancer Crusaders.

Preferred Citation: Cancer Crusaders records, Manuscripts Collection 965, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection processed by Laura Dazey, intern, in 2009.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 472275412