Jamaica Cancer Society

What Jamaica Cancer Society does

The Jamaica Cancer Society is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded on December 6, 1955 by Dr. Ken McNeill with a mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Jamaica. Headquartered at 16 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston, the Society operates a hybrid service delivery network comprising a fixed-site Kingston clinic, three regional branches (St. Ann/St. Mary in Ocho Rios, St. Elizabeth in Santa Cruz, and Manchester), and mobile mammography and Pap smear screening units that travel to rural and underserved communities, most recently supported by a new 15-seater Toyota Hiace bus donated in February 2022.

Core services include subsidized cancer screening for breast, cervical, and prostate cancer; free public health education programmes delivered to corporate organizations, churches, schools, and community groups; counseling and emotional support (including hospital and home visits); peer support groups (Jamaica Reach to Recovery, est. 1977, and Brothers United Against Prostate Cancer); and financial aid for vulnerable patients requiring diagnostic checks, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

The Society is funded through a diversified mix of donations (via bank transfer, PayPal, and direct deposit), individual and corporate membership fees (JMD $2,000–$130,000), and signature fundraising events — most prominently Relay For Life, launched in 2003 under Chairman Gurney Beckford, which has cumulatively raised over JMD $100 million. It is anchored by a partner ecosystem of 20+ organizations including the American Cancer Society (3+ decades), Ministry of Health & Wellness, National Health Fund, AstraZeneca, Sagicor Foundation, JN Group, and CIBC FirstCaribbean. The organization is led by Executive Director Mrs Roshane Reid-Koomson, Chairman Earl Jarrett, and President Afeef Lazarus, with approximately 25 staff across clinical, mammography, administrative, and branch roles.

Name

Jamaica Cancer Society

Legal name

Jamaica Cancer Society

Website

https://jcs.live

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jamaica Cancer Society is a Jamaican non-profit, founded 1955, that delivers subsidized breast, cervical, and prostate cancer screening, public health education, counseling, and patient financial aid through a Kingston headquarters, three regional branches, and mobile screening units serving rural and underserved communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Screening & Prevention Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations (HLAJAKAO)

Keywords

• Cancer screening services
• Cancer awareness education
• Patient support services
• Nonprofit healthcare
• Cancer prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Jamaica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream through donations via PayPal, bank transfers, and fundraising events including Relay For Life, Chefs Against Cancer Cookout, and individual/corporate donations.
2. Membership Fees: Individual memberships (1 year JMD $2,000, 3 years JMD $5,400, lifetime JMD $50,000) and corporate memberships (JMD $20,000 to $130,000 depending on employee count).
3. Screening Services (Subsidized): Provides cancer screening for breast, cervix uteri, and prostate at highly subsidized user fees. Members receive 10% discount on screening services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Jamaica Cancer Society is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1955 that delivers cancer screening (breast, cervical, prostate), early detection, patient counseling, support groups, public education, and awareness programs across Jamaica. It operates fixed-site clinics and mobile screening units to extend access to underserved communities, and runs fundraising initiatives such as Relay For Life to sustain operations.

Product overview

The Jamaica Cancer Society offers a coordinated suite of cancer control and prevention services centered on early detection, education, and patient support. Core offerings include fixed-site and mobile cancer screening (breast, cervical, and prostate) at subsidized rates, complemented by public health education programmes and outreach initiatives. The organization provides emotional support through counseling services and peer support groups including Jamaica Reach to Recovery (breast cancer) and Brothers United Against Prostate Cancer. Annual fundraising events such as Relay For Life unite communities in cancer awareness. Membership programmes (individual and corporate) offer discounts on screening services and additional benefits. Financial aid is available for vulnerable patients seeking diagnostic and treatment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cancer Screening Services Screening examinations for breast, cervical, and prostate cancers delivered to individuals at fixed clinics and via mobile units, aimed at early detection for the Jamaican public.
• Mobile Screening Units Mobile outreach vehicles that bring cancer screening services to underserved and rural communities across Jamaica.
• Patient Counseling and Support Groups Counseling services and support group programs for cancer patients and their families, providing psychosocial support during diagnosis and treatment.
• Cancer Education and Awareness Programs Public education campaigns and awareness programs on cancer prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyle practices for Jamaican communities.
• Relay For Life Fundraising Event Community-based fundraising event supporting the Society's cancer programs and operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,348 cancers recorded in Jamaica as of 2018
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Cancer SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe American Cancer Society has been a proud partner for over three (3) decades. Provides research support and collaboration in cancer prevention and control initiatives.
• Ministry of Health & WellnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Health has provided strong support and collaborated on national cancer control initiatives.
• Healthy Caribbean CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Healthy Caribbean Coalition has been providing strong support for regional cancer control efforts.
• Baptist Health MiamiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaptist Health Miami has provided strong support for cancer treatment and care initiatives.
• Cancer Treatment Centers of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTCA has provided strong support for cancer treatment awareness and patient referrals.
• AstraZenecacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAstraZeneca has provided strong support for cancer awareness and treatment programs.
• The Heart Foundation of JamaicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Heart Foundation of Jamaica has provided strong support for health awareness initiatives.
• NSSCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSSC has provided strong support for cancer screening programs.
• National Council on Drug AbuseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NCDA has provided strong support for cancer prevention awareness.
• Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco ControlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control has provided strong support for cancer prevention related to tobacco use.
• Patsy Lyn CaterersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCulinary partner that has provided strong support, including hosting the Chefs Against Cancer Cookout event.
• Toyota JamaicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for the bus donation by Rotary Club of St Andrew North.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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