Who is CAC?
Vision:
To build a compassionate community that honors the strength of cancer survivors and fighters by creating spaces of rest, joy, and shared celebration. This experience is carried into oceans of hope, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Mission:
Cruising Against Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to restoring hope and celebrating life by providing all-expense-paid vacation cruises and soul-nourishing experiences to cancer survivors, fighters, and their loved ones. Through the power of travel, storytelling, and the arts we aim to create moments of peace and lasting memories through relaxation therapy which goes beyond the diagnosis.
At Cruising Against Cancer, we believe in moments like this. Moments where healing isn’t about medicine, but about memory, joy, and the power of knowing you still deserve beautiful things.
Founder and President:
Rick Barber
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011 and treated in 2012, Rick’s experience reshaped his outlook on life and deepened his appreciation for faith, family, and the power of shared moments.
As he reflected on his journey, Rick was reminded that some of the most meaningful healing doesn’t come from medicine alone—it comes from time spent with loved ones, laughter, peace, and the simple joy of being together.
Having lost his mother, father, grandmother, and uncle to various forms of cancer, Rick felt a powerful calling to create something that would bring comfort and joy to others walking the same difficult road. That vision became Cruising Against Cancer – a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, all-expense-paid cruises for cancer fighters, survivors, and their families.