Three Ways to Get Involved with the American Cancer SocietyTim Salvesen

Introduction• Tim Salvesen is a financial professional who served as a

senior manager and audit engagement team leader at FGMK, LLC, in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to his position with FGMK, Tim Salvesen worked at KPMG, LLP, where he held a senior position and led the company’s Chicago office in its involvement with the American Cancer Society.

The American Cancer Society is a nonprofit organization focused on educating communities, providing support to cancer patients, working with governments to pass laws that help fight cancer, and conducting lifesaving research. Individuals who want to become involved with the efforts of the American Cancer Society can participate in a number of ways.

American Cancer Society• 1. Work as a volunteer: The organization hosts a wide range of

events each year that directly benefit its mission, and interested individuals can explore opportunities and sign up to become a volunteer on the American Cancer Society website.

2. Take part in fundraising: Hosting an American Cancer Society fundraiser can provide the organization with the monetary resources it needs to continue the work of helping the lives of people living with cancer around the world.

3. Make a donation: People with busy schedules who still wish to contribute to the mission of the American Cancer Society can make donations directly to the organization on its website, as well as by mail or by phone. Donations can be made on a one-time basis, on a monthly schedule, or can even be incorporated into an individual’s estate planning.