Growing Pains Abound for Local Cancer Charity

Still, with grant money streaming in and its office space and utility expenses taken care of by a corporate donor, LINC felt quite comfortable -- at least for a while.

“We discovered early on that one of the problems with our institution’s services is that, unless you have cancer, it’s not something you’ll ever use or need,” says Philip H. Crosby, executive director. “Unlike American Cancer Society, we don’t do research, so we can’t say we’re looking for a cure. When potential donors come to us with that mindset, they’re not necessarily people who can turn around and give us any money.”