Cancer has claimed the lives of millions of people worldwide. It is a deadly killer and the great equalizer as it does not discriminate between class, race, or social standing. It is one of the leading causes of fatality the world over. The war against this deadly illness involves a great deal of time, effort and research, all of which comes at a price that many who face it simply can not afford to face alone. The Samuel Waxman Foundation is one of the leading organizations fighting for a cure. Since 1976 they have raised more than 80 million in support of researchers world-wide. Though there have been great strides over all the war is far from over.