Iconic '867-5309' Song Number Now Connects to Cancer Support Helpline

The hit 1981 song by Tommy Tutone has been adopted by Cancer Support Community to provide free, confidential support to those affected by cancer.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 9:24am

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The iconic phone number from the 1981 hit song "867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone has been adopted by the Cancer Support Community (CSC) nonprofit. Anyone impacted by cancer can now call CSC-867-5309 to receive immediate support, trusted information, and personalized guidance from trained specialists. The helpline is available Monday through Friday and all calls are confidential and free.

Why it matters

The adoption of the famous phone number by the Cancer Support Community helps raise awareness of the organization's free support services for cancer patients and their families. The memorable number makes it easy for people to access the helpline, which provides an important resource for those affected by cancer.

The details

Cancer Support Community operates more than 200 locations in 50 markets and provides over $50 million in free support services each year. The organization says all calls to CSC-867-5309 are confidential, free, and answered by specially trained staff. The helpline is available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

  • The Cancer Support Community announced the adoption of the '867-5309' number on March 17, 2026.
  • The hit song "867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone was released in 1981 and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The players

Cancer Support Community

A nonprofit that provides support and wellness resources for people affected by cancer, operating more than 200 locations in 50 markets and providing over $50 million in free support services each year.

Tommy Tutone

The band that recorded the hit 1981 song "867-5309/Jenny" which featured the iconic phone number.

Tommy Heath

The lead singer of Tommy Tutone, who said the band never imagined the phone number from their song would still be so memorable decades later.

Charles and Maurine Shambarger

A couple from West Akron, Ohio who previously had the famous '867-5309' phone number.

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What they’re saying

“When we recorded '867-5309/Jenny,' none of us imagined that number would still be stuck in people's heads decades later.”

— Tommy Heath, Lead singer of Tommy Tutone

What’s next

The Cancer Support Community says the helpline at CSC-867-5309 is available Monday through Friday for those impacted by cancer to receive free, confidential support and resources.

The takeaway

The adoption of the iconic '867-5309' phone number by the Cancer Support Community provides a memorable way for people affected by cancer to access the organization's free support services and resources. This creative partnership helps raise awareness and makes it easier for those in need to get the help they require.