Mission
Fight to end cancer in animals and people.
Vision
Funding research and education.
Values
Transparency, Honesty, Ethical Decision-making, Integrity, Equity, Inclusion, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, and Trust.
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Code of Ethics
Given its mission and values, the Cancer Fighters’ organization has adopted a code of ethics to guide its board members and Paws 4 A Cause volunteers..
The Cancer Fighters Board Members and Paws 4 A Cause volunteers will conduct themselves professionally and treat others with respect, kindness, and avoid hurtful behavior.
This policy is not intended as a stand-alone policy, and it will be reviewed periodically.
Cancer Fighters Board Members will dedicate ourselves to carry out the mission and values of this organization. We will do the following:
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Recognize that the chief function of the Cancer Fighters at all times is to serve the best interests of our mission and values.
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Accept as a personal duty the responsibility to keep up to date on emerging issues impacting our mission and values to conduct ourselves with professional competence, fairness, impartiality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
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Accept as a personal duty to be fiducially responsible and up to date on the budget.
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Respect the structure and responsibilities of the board, provide them with facts and advice as a basis for their making policy decisions, and uphold the bylaws and implement policies adopted by the board and membership.
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Conduct board business with positive leadership exemplified by open communication, creativity, dedication, and compassion as stated in our mission and values.
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Respect and protect privileged information to which we have access in the course of our official duties.
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Strive for personal and professional excellence and encourage the professional development of others.
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Ratified by Cancer Fighters Board members on 1/12/2025.