Cancer Services

What Cancer Services does

Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge is a 501(c)-style nonprofit founded in 1959 and headquartered at 550 Lobdell Avenue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The organization provides a broad, integrated suite of free support services to individuals and families affected by cancer across a 10-parish service area (Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana). Service lines include disease-specific support groups (Oral/Head & Neck, Breast & GYN, Prostate, Caregiver, Young Adult), children's and family programs (Camp Care, Camp Climb, Camp Koala, Camp Erin, Bella Bowman, holiday parties), exercise programming (Popin Pilates, offered both in-person and via Zoom), Healing Arts workshops, educational programming (Cancer 101), a Wig Boutique with medical supply and equipment loans, cooking demonstrations, financial and transportation assistance, and survivorship events such as the Celebration of Life.

The underlying technology stack is deliberately minimal: a WordPress-based website (cancerservices.org) for service listings, calendar, donation processing via Anedot, and an online healthcare-professional referral form requiring proof of cancer diagnosis. No proprietary software, mobile app, or AI components are disclosed. Delivery is primarily in-person at the Baton Rouge headquarters, with selected programming hosted at partner hospital sites (Baton Rouge General Pennington Cancer Center, Woman's Hospital) and limited hybrid (Zoom) delivery.

The business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating: all client services are free of charge with no income requirements beyond cancer diagnosis verification. Revenue streams comprise individual donations (including the 1959 Society multi-year pledge program), corporate sponsorships at tiered levels (Mission Partner, Gift of Hope, Gift of Healing, Gift of Comfort), foundation grants (with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center as a key operational and likely financial partner), and signature fundraising events led by the annual Capital Chefs' Showcase (35th edition in 2017 raised over $230,000). Customer segments served are cancer patients, caregivers and family members, children and teens affected by cancer, and healthcare professionals who refer patients into the program; the donor/funder constituency is the de facto economic customer.

Name

Cancer Services

Legal name

Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge

Website

https://cancerservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit founded in 1959 that provides free emotional, financial, and physical support services to cancer patients and their families across a 10-parish area in Louisiana, funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK), Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Nonprofit healthcare assistance
• Financial aid cancer patients
• Emotional support groups
• Children's cancer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct charitable contributions from individuals, including the 1959 Society membership for multi-year pledges of $1,000 or more over five years.
2. Signature Fundraising Events: Annual flagship events including the Capital Chefs' Showcase which has raised over $230,000 in recent years, along with partner events and third-party fundraising events hosted by community organizations.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporate sponsors at various levels (Mission Partner, Gift of Hope, Gift of Healing, Gift of Comfort) and event sponsorships.
4. Foundation Grants: Support from foundations including key partner Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center for operational efficiencies in accounting, marketing, and vendor services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit organization that delivers a comprehensive suite of free cancer support services to patients and families across a 10-parish region in Louisiana. Core offerings include financial assistance (emergency grants, prescription and transportation help), emotional support via professionally-facilitated groups, exercise classes (Popin Pilates), healing arts workshops, educational programs, wig boutique and equipment loans, children's camps and family programs, cooking demonstrations, and survivorship celebrations — all provided at no cost to qualifying individuals.

Product overview

Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of free support services for individuals and families affected by cancer. The organization operates a platform of interconnected programs including camp programs (Camp Care, Camp Climb, Camp Koala, Camp Erin) for children, various support groups (breast/GYN, oral/head/neck, prostate, caregiver, young adult), exercise classes (Popin Pilates), healing arts workshops, children's and family programs, educational programs (Cancer 101), wig boutique and equipment loans, cooking demonstrations, and survivorship celebrations. All services are free of charge and provided to a 10-parish area in Louisiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camps (Camp Care, Camp Climb, Camp Koala, Camp Erin) Summer and seasonal camp programs for children affected by cancer, including Camp Care (children with cancer and siblings), Camp Climb (children whose parent/guardian has cancer), Camp Koala (children who lost a loved one to cancer), and Camp Erin (bereavement camp for children ages 6-17).
• Support Groups Professionally-led support groups for cancer patients including Oral, Head & Neck; Breast & GYN; Prostate; After Hours; Young Adult (ages 18-44); and Caregiver Support Groups, facilitated by licensed social workers.
• Exercise Classes (Popin Pilates) POP Pilates exercise classes designed for everyBODY, taught by certified instructor Lori Halverson, combining total body Pilates exercises with choreographed dance and music; offered in-person and via Zoom for cancer patients.
• Healing Arts Art workshops for cancer patients and caregivers to express emotions, develop self-awareness tools, and cope with symptoms, with emphasis on the creative process rather than the end product.
• Children & Family Programs Programs including Bella Bowman Children's Program, holiday parties (Cocoa & Donuts with Santa, Children's Holiday Party, Children's Spring Party), Cuts for Kids, Cokes and Canvas teen events, and educational support for children affected by cancer.
• Education Programs (Cancer 101) Educational programs including Cancer 101, a merged program combining the Make Today Count support group with a four-part educational lecture series where physicians and health professionals speak about basics of cancer and treatment options.
• Wigs, Supplies & Equipment (Wig Boutique) Free wigs, medical supplies, and equipment loans for cancer patients. The Wig Boutique helps patients find wigs to feel more confident during treatment.
• Cooking Demonstrations Free, patient-friendly cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs such as Celeste Gill, teaching nutritious recipes for cancer patients and their families.
• Survivorship Programs Programs celebrating cancer survivors including the annual Celebration of Life event commemorating National Cancer Survivors Day, and support for individuals living through and beyond cancer.
• Financial & Emotional Support Services Financial and emotional support including nutritional supplements, equipment loans, transportation assistance, prescription assistance, library and resource information, and emergency grants for those affected by cancer.
• Healthcare Professional Referral Program Formal referral system allowing healthcare professionals to refer consenting individuals diagnosed with cancer to Cancer Services; requires proof of cancer diagnosis to register.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 4,000 individuals annually affected by cancer in the Greater Baton Rouge area
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• The Moyer FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2015National partnership to bring Camp Erin, a bereavement camp for children ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Camp Erin is the largest national network of free bereavement camps. South Louisiana's inaugural session held November 6-8, 2015 at Camp Abbey in Covington, LA.
• GeauxTealmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2014Partnership with GeauxTeal, an ovarian cancer awareness organization led by LSU Softball Coach Beth Torina. GeauxTeal donated $5,500.01 to support ovarian cancer programs. The partnership aims to raise awareness about ovarian cancer signs and symptoms among women of all ages.
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey operational support partner providing efficiencies in accounting, marketing, and vendor services. This partnership ensures philanthropic support is fully directed to mission programs rather than administrative overhead. Organizations also collaborate on community events including a joint community bash fundraising event.
• Woman's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enables the Breast & GYN Cancer Support Group, with Woman's Hospital providing support to make this program possible. Woman's Hospital also sponsors adult holiday party food provision.
• Baton Rouge General Pennington Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Prostate Cancer Support Group meetings. Located off Bluebonnet Blvd.
• Blue Ribbon SoireeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner event host raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer through unique events.
• SOHO Boutique SalonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing free back-to-school haircuts for children in the Bella Bowman Children's Program, normalizing family experiences for families affected by cancer.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cancer Support Community: Cancer Support Community is a national nonprofit network providing free psychosocial support, education, and healthy lifestyle programs to cancer patients and families. It is the closest direct peer to Cancer Services — both organizations deliver professionally-led support groups, educational programs, and community-based wellness services at no cost to patients.
• CancerCare: CancerCare is a national nonprofit providing free professional support services including counseling, support groups, financial assistance, and education to anyone affected by cancer. It directly mirrors Cancer Services' model of free psychosocial support, financial aid, and educational programming for cancer patients and families.
• The Gathering Place: The Gathering Place is a community-based nonprofit in Cleveland, Ohio that provides free programs and services to individuals and families touched by cancer. It is highly comparable — offering support groups, educational programs, wellness classes, and children's services at no cost, with a similar community-led and donor-funded model.
• Wellness House: Wellness House in Hinsdale, Illinois is a community nonprofit offering free programs and support for people affected by cancer, including support groups, exercise classes, educational workshops, and children's programs. The model, scale, and program mix closely parallel those of Cancer Services.
• Camp Kesem: Camp Kesem is a national nonprofit operating free summer camps and year-round support for children affected by a parent's cancer. It directly mirrors Cancer Services' Camp Climb and Camp Care programming for children whose families are impacted by cancer.

Broad incumbents

• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Cancer Services' core operational partner and the regional cancer treatment provider in Baton Rouge. As a broad incumbent it offers clinical oncology services alongside community outreach, but is not a direct support-services competitor; the partnership defines much of Cancer Services' operating efficiency.
• Livestrong Foundation: Livestrong Foundation is a well-known national cancer nonprofit focused on survivorship and patient navigation. It addresses overlapping needs (financial navigation, survivorship programs, emotional support) at broader national scale, serving as a relevant incumbent comparison.
• American Cancer Society: American Cancer Society is the largest national cancer nonprofit, providing patient support, transportation, lodging, research funding, and education. While far broader in scope and resources, it overlaps with Cancer Services in patient support, navigation, and education, and competes for the same donor dollars in the Greater Baton Rouge market.

Regional players

• Susan G. Komen (Louisiana affiliate): Susan G. Komen's Louisiana affiliate focuses on breast cancer education, screening, and patient support in the same geographic market as Cancer Services. It overlaps in breast cancer patient support services and competes for the same community fundraising base in Greater Baton Rouge.

Emerging players

• Smith Center for Healing and the Arts: Smith Center for Healing and the Arts is a Washington, DC-area nonprofit offering integrative cancer support including counseling, support groups, healing arts, and wellness programs. It directly parallels Cancer Services' Healing Arts workshops and community support model, though at a smaller scale and different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/cancerservicesofgbr

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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