Associacao Dos Amigos Da Oncologia.

What Associacao Dos Amigos Da Oncologia. does

Associação Dos Amigos Da Oncologia (AMO) is a non-profit charitable organization founded on November 21, 1996 in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil, that delivers free comprehensive social assistance to low-income cancer patients and their families. Its core service platform consists of two Casa de Apoio (shelter homes) — Casa de Apoio Anna Garcez in Aracaju (74 daily capacity, 44 beds in its expanded configuration) and Casa de Apoio de Lagarto — providing accommodation, three daily meals, medication distribution, transportation to treatment centers, basic food baskets, and psychosocial support to patients traveling from Sergipe, southern Alagoas, northern and central-southern Bahia, and Pernambuco for oncology treatment at public hospitals.

AMO operates through a layered service portfolio of 18 social projects and 10 technical clinical services (nursing, physiotherapy, nutrition, psychology, social work, dentistry, physical education, transportation, and the Central de Doações telemarketing fundraising center). Notable programs include Cativar (palliative care home visits, the first such service in Sergipe), AMO Sorrir (free dental prosthetics launched 2025), Diagnóstico Precoce (early cancer detection training and referrals), and Pão Nosso (daily breakfast distribution at Hospital de Cirurgia). The organization is staffed by approximately 22 paid CLT employees plus 100+ active volunteers, governed by a General Assembly, Executive Directorate, Fiscal Council, and Scientific Council.

AMO is funded through a diversified mix of individual and corporate donations, telemarketing campaigns, charity events and bazaars, municipal/state/federal government grants and conventions, and merchandise sales through its Loja. The organization holds CEBAS certification (Portaria 84/2025), Public Utility status at municipal, state, and federal levels, CNES health establishment registration, and LGPD data protection compliance. It maintains strategic partnerships with Hospital de Cirurgia, HUSE, and Hospital Universitário for patient referrals, and is affiliated with FEMAMA, Alianza Latina, and Rede Filantropia at the national and international advocacy level. The current leadership (2026-2030 term) is led by Diretora-Presidente Conceição Balbino, in her eighth consecutive term.

Name

Associacao Dos Amigos Da Oncologia.

Legal name

Associação dos Amigos da Oncologia

Website

https://amigosdaoncologia.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Associação Dos Amigos Da Oncologia (AMO) is a Brazilian non-profit founded in 1996 that provides free shelter, meals, medication, transportation, and psychosocial support to low-income cancer patients in Sergipe through two Casa de Apoio facilities and 18 social programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Social Assistance and Cancer Patient Support

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Cancer patient support
• Social assistance services
• Nonprofit healthcare
• Shelter housing services
• Palliative care

Headquarters

HQ city

Aracaju

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations in cash and goods from the general public, supporters, and benefactors
2. Telemarketing Campaign: Central de Doações through telemarketing operations for fundraising campaigns
3. Events and Campaigns: Revenue from events, bazars, charity shops, and fundraising campaigns like 'ConstruAMOs' project for new facility
4. Government Grants and Partnerships: Public funding through municipal, state, and federal government grants, conventions and agreements with public entities
5. Product Sales: Sale of products through the organization's store

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Associação Dos Amigos Da Oncologia (AMO) provides free comprehensive social assistance to low-income cancer patients through two Casa de Apoio (support house) facilities in Aracaju and Lagarto, Sergipe. Core services include temporary accommodation, three daily meals, medication distribution, transportation to treatment centers, and clinical support delivered through Nursing, Psychology, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, Dentistry (including the AMO Sorrir oral rehabilitation program), Social Work, and Physical Education services, all supplemented by 18 social projects covering palliative care, home visits, arts therapy, and early cancer diagnosis initiatives.

Product overview

AMO (Associação dos Amigos da Oncologia) is a non-profit social assistance organization operating as a unified platform of support services for cancer patients. The core offering centers on two Casa de Apoio (support houses) in Aracaju and Lagarto, Sergipe, providing accommodation, meals, and comprehensive care. The portfolio includes 18 social projects covering celebration (A Festa é Sua!), arts (AMO Dançar, AMO em Cena, Fazendo Arte), home care (AMO em Minha Casa, Cativar), oral rehabilitation (AMO Sorrir), and community integration (Coral Vozes da AMO, Criando Laços). Technical services span nursing, physical therapy, nutrition, psychology, social work, dentistry, physical education, and transportation. The organization functions through a volunteer-based governance structure with paid staff, operating under public utility certifications and a scientific advisory council.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casa de Apoio Anna Garcez: Support house for cancer patients traveling to Aracaju for treatment, accommodating patients and their companions during consultations, exams, and outpatient treatment. Capacity of 74 people per day with 44 beds.
• Casa de Apoio de Lagarto

Products and services

• Casa de Apoio Anna Garcez Support house providing temporary accommodation and social assistance to cancer patients and their companions traveling from other cities to receive treatment in Aracaju. Capacity for 74 people per day with 44 beds, three daily meals, and access to AMO's clinical and social support services.
• Casa de Apoio de Lagarto Second support house located in Lagarto, Sergipe, providing similar accommodation and social support services to cancer patients in the southern region of the state.
• Nursing Service (Enfermagem) Nursing service providing care and health support to cancer patients at AMO facilities and during home and hospital visits.
• Physical Therapy Service (Fisioterapia) Physical therapy service for cancer patient rehabilitation, delivered by qualified staff and supported by physiotherapy interns from Universidade Tiradentes.
• Nutrition Service (Nutrição) Nutrition service providing dietary guidance for cancer patients during and after treatment.
• Psychology Service (Psicologia) Psychology service providing mental health support to cancer patients and their families throughout the treatment journey.
• Social Work Service (Serviço Social) Social work service providing social assistance and rights guidance to cancer patients, including access to public benefits and treatment resources.
• Dental Service (Odontologia) Dental service providing oral health care for cancer patients, including the AMO Sorrir prosthetic program.
• Physical Education Service (Educação Física) Physical education service supporting patient rehabilitation and wellness through guided physical activity.
• Transportation Service (Transporte) Transportation service supporting patient access to treatment facilities and patient outings/tours in partnership with Rent Van Best Transfer.
• A Festa é Sua! Monthly birthday celebration project for patients, volunteers, and paid workers honoring life and expressing gratitude through celebratory events.
• AMO Dançar Weekly dance therapy project for cancer patients, particularly breast cancer patients, focusing on body awareness, creativity, and cultural dance performances.
• AMO em Cena Theater group project addressing relevant topics through theatrical performances on cancer treatment journeys and volunteering themes.
• AMO em Minha Casa Home and hospital visit program providing social assistance to cancer patients with mobility barriers and social activities for support house guests.
• AMO Sorrir Oral rehabilitation project offering free dental prosthetics to restore function, aesthetics, and self-esteem for cancer patients, with complete support from screening and clinical evaluation through delivery and final adjustments.
• Cativar Palliative care project providing home visits, psychosocial support, and material assistance to cancer patients no longer responding to curative treatment. The first palliative care service in the state of Sergipe.
• Chá da Vitória Monthly celebration event combining music, dance, and socialization for support house guests and cancer patients.
• Coral Vozes da AMO Weekly choral singing group for volunteers promoting socialization, integration, and emotional wellbeing through music.
• Criando Laços Monthly volunteer meeting program for continued education, skill development, and direct communication between leadership and volunteers.
• Dia da Beleza Monthly beauty care project providing aesthetics services to boost self-esteem of cancer patients undergoing treatment.
• Diagnóstico Precoce Early cancer diagnosis project training healthcare professionals and providing consultations and referrals for diagnostic examinations.
• Pão Nosso Daily breakfast distribution project for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy at the Hospital de Cirurgia.
• Terapia do Reiki Reiki therapy project offering integrative complementary health practice to cancer patients.
• Um Ser em Destaque Monthly recognition project celebrating each patient's uniqueness and value as a unique and beloved individual.
• Master Class 70 + Project for elderly cancer patients focusing on health and quality of life.
• Tô Te Esperando Support project providing companionship and activities during hospital treatment waiting times.
• Fazendo Arte Art workshop project supporting the semi-annual charity bazaar and thrift shop.
• Central de Doações (Telemarketing) Donation center via telemarketing for fundraising, donor outreach, and resource mobilization for AMO operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 786,545 total assistance services, 8,975 beneficiaries, 22,538 overnight stays, 293,633 meals provided through December 2025

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FEMAMA (Federação Brasileira de Instituições Filantrópicas de Apoio à Saúde da Mama)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMO is an associated member in Sergipe of FEMAMA, a federation of charitable institutions supporting breast health. This partnership provides access to national advocacy networks and breast cancer awareness campaigns.
• Alianza LatinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMO is the only patient association member in Sergipe of Alianza Latina, a Latin American network for cancer patient organizations, providing international exchange and collaboration opportunities.
• Rede FilantropiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with philanthropy network for resource sharing and best practices among charitable organizations.
• Hospital de Cirurgia (Hospital de Clínicas Dr. Augusto Leite)coreOthersPrimary oncology service partner where AMO provides volunteer support and patient referrals. AMO was founded by health professionals from this hospital.
• Hospital de Urgência de Sergipe (HUSE)coreOthersMajor public hospital providing oncology services with patient referrals to AMO for social support.
• Hospital Universitário (HU)coreOthersUniversity hospital partnership for oncology care and patient support.
• Universidade TiradentesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcademic partnership providing physiotherapy students for internships at AMO facilities.
• Nozes TourminorOthersTourism agency partnership for city tours for Casa de Apoio guests during treatment.
• Rent Van Best TransferminorOthersTransportation partner providing vehicle services for patient outings and tours.
• Instituto OncoguiaminorOthersListed as useful link partner for cancer information resources.
• INCA (Instituto Nacional de Câncer)minorOthersListed as useful link partner for national cancer information.
• CONIACC (Coordenadora Nacional de Informações sobre o Câncer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as useful link and reference for cancer information coordination.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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