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We asked Rosella Saucier, with American Cancer Society, to tell us more about the company and about being a part of the Poway Chamber. For those looking for more information about American Cancer Society, Rosella can be reached directly at Rosella.Saucier@cancer.org or by phone at (858) 873-7851.
Tell us about your company
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a national non-profit organization. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. ACS is the largest, private non-profit funder of cancer research in the United States, and has invested $5 billion in research since 1946. ACS has funded 50 researchers who went on to win the Nobel Prize.
What made you decide to choose this field or industry?
I joined ACS because I believe in the mission. Sadly, I have lost too many family members and friends to cancer. Those who survived owe it to the treatments and medicine discovered through cancer research. The largest source of revenue for ACS comes from our generous donors making a planned gift. As the Director of Estate & Gift Planning I enjoy helping individuals identify the best charitable planned giving option for them, which may include a gift from a bequest, retirement plan, life insurance, qualified charitable distribution, charitable trusts, real estate, gifts of appreciated assets, donor advised funds and even gifts of cryptocurrency. Many planned gifts can help lower your tax burden and help you avoid paying capital gains. I work with the top advisors in San Diego County and if you need the assistance of an estate planning attorney, financial planner or CPA I can provide you with referrals.
What is the most interesting part of your business?
Hearing all the inspiring stories from cancer survivors. Everyone has a unique story as to how they learned they had cancer, how their cancer was treated, and how they are living their best life today. The work of the American Cancer Society has contributed to a 33% decline in the cancer death rate, helping to avert nearly 3.8 additional deaths since 1991.
What do you wish you knew starting out, or what would you have done differently?
Had I known that ACS is one of the most impactful and important non-profits in the United States, I would have joined ACS sooner.
What are you most proud of?
I have worked for the American Cancer Society for nearly seven years. However, the past three years I have worked in Planned Giving as the Director of Estate & Gift Planning for San Diego and Imperial Counties. My efforts have helped raise $10 million dollars for the important work of the American Cancer Society.
Tell us something we would not know about you
I am a San Diego native, and I graduated San Diego State University. I am 100% Sicilian and I speak enough Italian to get by. And, of course I love to cook.
What keeps you inspired and motivated?
Knowing that my efforts and the money I am helping to raise is really making a difference in helping to save lives.
When and why did you join the Poway Chamber of Commerce?
I joined in January 2025. I wanted to meet more people in the Poway Community and to serve as a resource to anyone needing information about the American Cancer Society.
What would you tell someone who is considering joining the Poway Chamber?
Everyone at the Chamber is so nice and there are so many different types of groups you can join.
What has been your favorite part of being a member of the Poway Chamber of Commerce?
Participating in the January 25, Community Health Fair was a lot of fun. Thank you for organizing such a great event.
About The Member Spotlight
Members who fill out the form below will be put into a drawing to become our next member spotlight! Spotlighted members will be put into the Chamber Report eNewsletter, as well as featured on the homepage of our website!
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