Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC) Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsCommunity of Madrid, Spain1001-5000 Employees
AECC is a Spanish nonprofit organization in the civic and social sector dedicated to cancer control. Based in Madrid, it has more than six decades of experience in reducing the impact of cancer and improving the lives of those affected. The organization coordinates efforts across information and awareness, patient and family support, research funding, and social mobilization, with all services offered at no charge. Its programs include prevention campaigns, psychological and social support for patients and families, and assistance for children with cancer, as well as housing facilities for adults and children. It also provides home care for terminal patients, online consultations, and telephone medical and psychological advice, while funding cancer research projects. The organization relies on contributions from its members and donors to sustain these activities.