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🌟 Leave a Legacy of Hope & Love 🌟 It's 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, and there’s no better time to think about the future—not just for you and your family, but for young adults battling cancer. 💛 By setting the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation as a beneficiary in your will, you can leave a lasting impact that provides life-changing experiences to young adults (ages 18-24) facing the toughest fight of their lives. This simple act can bring moments of joy and relief to those who need it most. Your legacy could be the reason a young adult battling cancer can take a dream trip, spend precious time with family, or experience something they've always longed for. Here’s how you can help: 📌 Speak to your estate planner about adding the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation as a beneficiary. 📌 Visit our website to learn how your gift will make a difference. 📌 Share this message with others who want to make a lasting impact. Join us in turning wishes into reality for these incredible fighters. Let your legacy be one of hope.

I am amazed by how many of my fellow Allspringers have joined the Expect Miracles Foundation - Financial Services Against Cancer distance challenge in 2024 – we are at 434 Strong! It is a cause close to my heart, taking my dad way to early. It is designed to make a difference where 100% of participant-raised dollars through the Distance Challenge goes to cancer research as well as financial assistance for young adult cancer survivors. I can appreciate how many of us have our specific charities, and that is totally understandable. …so here’s my simple ask: Just “like” this post. That’s all. No strings attached. I have > 4k contacts on LinkedIn and if just 25% of those contacts “likes” this post, it will then go to all of their contacts also….think of the awareness campaign that we will create to fight this awful disease with the much needed research that the worlds best scientists are working on now. I am a firm believer that together we can make a difference. (…If you want to make a donation, terrific- here’s my link, but if you just “like” this post, we’ll accomplish a lot also!!) https://lnkd.in/eZzWrxpF (Here I am crushing a ride with #CodyRigsby on my #Peleton reppin’ in my Expect Miracles Foundation - Financial Services Against Cancer gear!!) Allspring Global Investments Ben Galloway, CFP® Kevin Bean Courtney Lathrop Jacob Brown Kacie Galloway Randy Kinder Kevin Johnson, CFA Loryl Ludgate Colleen Galloway Kevin T. Considine, CFA Katie D'Angelo Todd M. Wickwire Katherine Nobile Ullucci Brendan Galloway Keely Donoway John Shetterly Holtz's Heroes Foundation, Inc. Franklin Templeton Legg Mason (Acquired by Franklin Templeton) University of Notre Dame Loyola Blakefield Notre Dame of Maryland University #WeAreAllspring

Interesting paper attached to this article about Elephants almost never get cancer—but this superpower may have cost them https://lnkd.in/gJvBeA7b

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month! This month, we shine a light on sarcoma—a rare and often misunderstood type of cancer. Sarcomas arise in the bones and soft tissues, affecting individuals of all ages. 👉 Why Awareness Matters: - Early Detection: Knowing the symptoms can lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. - Research Funding: Increased awareness can drive funding for critical research. - Support Networks: Raising awareness fosters a supportive community for patients and families. 👁 Signs to Watch For: - Persistent pain or swelling - A new lump or growth - Unexplained weight loss Together, we can make a difference. Every post, every donation, every conversation brings us closer to a cure. Let's make this month count! 🌼 #SarcomaAwareness #FightSarcoma #CancerAwareness #SupportTheFighters

In a world where challenges loom large, the power of collective resilience shines brighter than ever. The recent Dolphins Challenge Cancer event is a prime example of this strength, rallying 6,702 individuals to raise an impressive $12 million. This huge effort beat last year's amount and reached the target of $75 million for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center earlier than expected! It's incredible to witness such a phenomenal success. It is a testament to the unstoppable spirit of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium leadership and each participant who turned adversity into victory together. Their collective resilience has powered a movement that's met one of the most ambitious donation goals in sports history, showing the world what's possible when we unite for a common cause. "One team. One fight." The resilience, unity, and strength displayed are truly inspiring. Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., put it well when he said, "Thanks to the unwavering support from the South Florida community and our amazing partnership with the Miami Dolphins, we've been able to achieve so much at Sylvester, pushing the boundaries of cancer research." When you focus your efforts on a goal, you're bound to succeed. Well done, Miami Dolphins! This event has made a real impact in the fight to save lives. #Community #Resilience #Teamwork #MiamiDolphins #CancerResearch

Around this time last year a text from my (40yo) brother popped up on the screen of my car as I was leaving the grocery store on a Saturday morning: I HAVE BOWEL CANCER. The initial shock (which was so substantial I hit the trolley guard rail coming out of the parking lot 🙈 ) wore off and my steadfast optimism settled in. It was No Big Deal, Dan reassured me, it's just a nuisance. He would get it cut out and move on with his life. He wasn't a "Cancer Guy" after all. Spoiler Alert: It was a big deal. And cancer has dominated the landscape of our lives for the last year but the past 5 months in particular. I'm about to fly home to Canada to support Daniel Simmons, his wife Monica and my family (in the middle of a major transaction - thanks to the support of my team at Tundra Resource Analytics as well as my wonderful clients & the teams I am working in who are demonstrating genuine care in covering for me and ensuring I can prioritise my family right now). By coincidence Dan's company Shared Tower, is participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer in Dan's honour while I am in Canada so my Mom and I have joined the team. Will I struggle? Absolutely. But I'm acutely aware of what an actual struggle looks like so it is easy to find the perspective to battle through a 100km bike ride. One of the worst parts of this experience is knowing that this pain is not localised to my family. Statistically there are no families that will be untouched by the horror of cancer in their lifetime. Cancer research funding is so critical and so if you feel so inclined you can contribute to my fundraising efforts at the link below. The Ride to Conquer Cancer is Canada's largest and most impactful cycling fundraising, having raised $280 million since its inception. https://lnkd.in/dh4CdmTs

Two years ago, I was tasked with reviewing and updating Bowel Cancer UK’s tribute fund offering. Stage 1: I began by carrying out an intense data gathering excercise; looking at years of in-memory donating behaviours, donor profiles, tribute fund vs non-tribute fund lifetime values, retention rates, tribute-fund activity types, etc. It was a mammoth task that took all summer. By the time I’d finished gathering, analysising and summarising the data, I felt I’d earnt a masters degree in Raiser’s Edge and Excel! (Speaking of degrees, thanks god I did 3 years of Statistics at university…that served me WELL here…) Stage 2: To understand the data and analysis in the broader context of in-memory giving across the sector, we enlisted the the help of Legacy Voice. Using my data work, their knowledge, and qualitative interviews of our in-memory supporters, they produced an incredible report. It told us how we were doing compared to other charities, who our in-memory tribute fund audience was and what resonated with them. Stage 3: We now had all the information we needed to begin designing our new tribute fund product. Enter Lark (see below). Lark had just finished helping the Public Fundraising team to create their own tone of voice as well as design our bespoke, mass participation events. We loved their work already, they understood our brand and we were curious to see how they’d approach a project that had to be so sensitive. They were amazing. As you can see from their post, our new Star of Hope Tribute Pages* convey a sense of peace and hope, in equal measure - just what I wanted. Our supporters have given us beautiful feedback and we can’t wait for this product to grow, giving those who’ve lost a loved one to bowel cancer an everlasting place to celebrate their life. Stage 4: I want to thank MuchLoved for hosting our tribute fund product and Sally Swann for helping us implement all our new designs and features. They’re a brilliant platform and team, who I’ve always enjoyed working with. *Star of Hope Tributes Pages and not Star of Hope Tribute Funds, because turns out from the research, people have no idea what a “tribute fund” is!

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Q: Why do researchers wear purple for the Terry Fox Run? ⤵ A: Purple shirts make Terry Fox-funded researchers stand out, serving as a vivid reminder that the Marathon of Hope continues as we strive to realize Terry's dream of ending cancer through research. If you haven't purchased your 2024 Purple Terry Fox Run T-shirt, you can do so at this link. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9RQu-jp To register your research team for the 2024 Terry Fox Run and join the #TerryFoxRunChallenge, please have one of your team members visit the team sign-up page on the Terry Fox Foundation website and complete the process (https://lnkd.in/ggi_usRe). To help us identify our research teams, include TFRI, MOHCCN or DHDP before your team's name. Then, share your team’s name with potential team members, and ask them to register, join and start fundraising! We hope to see you out there on September 15. 🏃♀️ #MarathonofHope #cancerresearch #researchers #TerryFoxRun

Sue's story is remarkable! This month's blog from The Treatment Trend Co highlights the unique bond between a teacher and her students and the profound impact of a cancer diagnosis on both Sue and her classroom. The resilience, positivity, and strength people show during the most challenging times always leave me in awe, and Sue’s story is a perfect example of this. Read Sue’s story here: (https://lnkd.in/g2DyTHCk)