Desert Cancer Foundation helps pay for cancer care for local residents who need financial assistance. Our mission and impact are made possible through the dedication, generosity and support of staff members, volunteer Board of Directors, community volunteers, medical professionals and the kindness of individuals and businesses throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
FOUNDATION STAFF
Mark Scheibach, Executive Director
mark@desertcancerfoundation.org
Cindy Orantes, Event Operations Specialist
cindy@desertcancerfoundation.org
Amber Keating, Patient Assistance Coordinator
amber@desertcancerfoundation.org
Madison Lippert, Administration & Community Relations Coordinator
Sebastian George, M.D. – A prominent Coachella Valley oncologist and founder of the Cancer & Blood Institute of Rancho Mirage, Dr. George passed away in 2002.
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Arthur and Cory Teichner – Art, a two-time cancer survivor, and his wife, Cory, raised monies to provide more than $10 million of cancer treatment through the Desert Cancer Foundation. Art passed away during his third battle with cancer in 2005. Cory passed away shortly thereafter of heart failure.
42600 Cook Street, Suite 203
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 773-6554
(760) 773-6532
M-T: 8AM - 4PM
42600 Cook Street, Suite 203
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 773-6554
(760) 773-6532
M-T: 8AM - 4PM