The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. They focus their work in 5 areas: research, advocacy, prevention, information and support. The Canadian Cancer Society consists of: 11 provincial and territorial divisions, approximately 220,000 volunteers and approximately 550 full-time staff members. Local efforts are coordinated through divisional offices. Each province is a division of the Canadian Cancer Society with a divisional board of directors, chaired by a volunteer divisional president. Public accountability for the organization rests at the national level.