The<unk>  <unk>  is the "nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating<unk>  as a major health problem by preventing<unk> , saving lives, and diminishing suffering from<unk> , through research, education, advocacy and service." The group has its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and has branches in all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. It also operates about 3400 local offices.
The<unk>  was founded in 1913 as the American<unk>  for the Control of<unk>  (ASCC) by 15 physicians and businessmen in New York City. It adopted its current name and organization in 1945.
Its activities include providing grants to researchers, running public health advertising campaigns, and organizing projects such as the Relay For Life, Great American Smokeout, Making Strides Against Breast<unk> , and Daffodil Days.
Among its notable endorsements is the Hopkins 4K for<unk> , a 4000-mile bike ride from Baltimore to San Francisco to raise money for<unk>  patients.
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