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Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone: (479) 782-6302
(800) 262-9917
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History of The Cancer Support Foundation

Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House
Angie Clegg, Director
3324 South M. St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-6302 FAX 479-785-9065
Cancer Support Foundation
Mary Lee Frase, Executive Director
3324 South M. St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903
(479) 424-1812 FAX 479-785-9065

1978–The Foundation begins providing cancer patients transportation to radiation therapy.

1990–In response to need, the foundation begins providing counseling, financial and pharmaceutical assistance, support services and other non-medical assistance through the Phillips Cancer Support House. Sparks Medical Center (one of the two major area hospitals) becomes a financial supporter.

1994–St Edward Mercy Medical Center (the other major hospital) also becomes a financial supporter. This unification of the two medical centers with the Cancer Support Foundation benefits cancer patients in our service area by increasing referrals and providing needed operational financial assistance.

2000–The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation awards a grant of $2.7 million for construction of our 22,000 square foot, state-of-the-art support house which serves as a national model for cancer information, education and support.

2006–The Cancer Support House increases its active patient base to nearly 2300 and continues to provide increased support services and programs to a fourteen county area in Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma.