The Amador STARS (Support, Transportation and Resource Services) formed in 2004 when local cancer activists Nina Machado, Ginger Rolf, Nancy Swensen, Shannon Rolf and Phyllis Swensen decided to start raising money for local cancer needs. The board has since expanded to include Carol Woolsey and Gretchen Carlson.

STARS has a local office with a staff person available to answer questions about local and regional services available to cancer patients and survivors -- from where to find a wig when they are going through chemotherapy, to what forms of support are available locally for patients and survivors. STARS also oversees cancer patient transportation providing free transportation (including wheelchair access) to radiation and chemotherapy treatments in Sacramento, Stockton, Lodi, and in Amador County. STARS has also been instrumental in the return of full-time oncology services to Amador County.

All money raised by STARS stays in Amador County for local cancer needs, except for a portion that is donated to cancer research. STARS is proud to help meet local cancer needs AND assist in the search for a cure.

Amador STARS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.
for information on making donations to Amador STARS.

If you are interested in joining the Amador STARS’ efforts, or would like to participate in our events, please email info@amadorstars.org or call (209) 223-1246.