Philadelphia, PA — July 2, 2026 — FreedomPay, the global leader in Next Level Commerce™, today congratulates its longstanding partner, Cancer Support Community (CSC), on its Cannes Lions recognition for “867-5309,” a campaign created to raise awareness of CSC’s free national helpline and connect more people impacted by cancer to support, navigation, and resources.
The award-winning campaign, developed by Klick Health for CSC and Gilda’s Club, reimagined the iconic “867-5309” phone number as a memorable call-to-action for cancer support by pairing it with the 272 area code, representing CSC. The campaign was recognized at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, one of the world’s most prestigious celebrations of creative excellence.
“We are grateful for FreedomPay’s continued partnership and the perspective they brought to help us expand the reach and impact of this campaign,” said Sally Werner, CEO of Cancer Support Community. “Being recognized by Cannes Lions affirms the power of bold, compassionate outreach, and FreedomPay’s support helped us connect more people to the resources they need. It also serves as a reminder that Community Is Stronger Than Cancer.”
CSC is also a founding partner of FreedomPay’s Gateway to Giving™, a charitable giving platform designed to help merchants and consumers turn everyday transactions into simple opportunities to support nonprofit organizations. The collaboration demonstrates how FreedomPay and CSC are working together to make giving easier to activate across commerce environments while continuing to raise awareness for CSC’s mission.
“FreedomPay is proud to support CSC’s mission and help strengthen its community impact by building greater awareness through Gateway to Giving,” said Tom Durovsik, Founder and CEO of FreedomPay. “Together, the 867-5309 campaign and Gateway to Giving are rapidly expanding public awareness for CSC and the vital services it provides to people impacted by cancer. This Cannes Lions recognition is a powerful testament to the campaign’s reach and the importance of connecting more people to support when they need it most.”
Together, FreedomPay and CSC continue to explore ways to strengthen community impact and expand awareness for people impacted by cancer.
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FreedomPay supports Cancer Support Community as its charity of choice, helping uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer through support, compassionate community, and expanded access to care.
About Cancer Support Community
CSC is a global nonprofit network with over 200 locations in 50 markets, including CSC and Gilda’s Club centers as well as healthcare partnerships. These locations, along with a toll-free Helpline, digital services, and award-winning education materials, provide more than $50 million in free support services to patients and families each year.