Since its founding in 1949, the mission of the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara continues to ensure superior cancer care for all citizens of Santa Barbara County regardless of means. The Cancer Foundation is the leading fundraising and grant making institution in Santa Barbara County dedicated to cancer care, and the largest contributor to Sansum Clinic and Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, the leading provider of outpatient cancer care on the central coast.The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara and its partner Ridley-Tree Cancer Center work together to…- provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment, prevention and research program that allows cancer patients to receive the highest level of care without leaving Santa Barbara.- keep the Central Coast on the vanguard of modern cancer care by investing in cutting-edge medical equipment, the recruitment of highly trained medical personnel, active participation in clinical research, the integration of oncology services and the thoughtful introduction of promising new methods of treatment.