FOUNDED IN 1939, THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S CANCER ASSOCIATION IS TO AWARD GRANTS FOR CANCER RESEARCH, PROVIDE CASH PAYMENTS TO NEEDY CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROMOTE CANCER EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY, AND OPERATE A THRIFT STORE CALLED, BARGAIN BOX, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDS TO MAKE POSSIBLE THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE ABOVE GOALS.