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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

This summer, beat the heat during the dog days of summer by starting your own Create-A-Thon! 😎 Unleashing your creativity and basking in the glory of the air conditioning could actually benefit young adults facing cancer! Sooo... what exactly is Create-A-Thon? Create-A-Thon is a race you don't have to run! You choose the pace, the environment, and the challenge you set out to conquer. Express your creativity through painting, writing, cooking, playing music… or anything else that ignites your passion! Whether you choose a solo project or team up with friends, your efforts will raise funds to expand our free creative coping workshops for young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. No matter how you opt to activate your creativity, you’ll be cheered on by the Cactus Cancer Society community. In three easy steps, you’ll be off to the races: ✨ 1. Choose your challenge! ✨ 2. Spread the word! ✨ 3. Make an Impact! This creative marathon of your own making requires absolutely no running in the hot sun - unless you choose to! 🎨🌞 Learn more and get started on your coolest summer project today by by heading to our Create-A-Thon webpage! https://bit.ly/4aR9Jju #CreateAThon #NoRunningRequired #Journaling #Art #Doodling #CreativeExpression #AYACSM #SurvivalIsInsufficient #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor #CancerAwareness #Survivor #YACancer #AYACancer #Cancer #CactusCancer #CactusCreates #LetsMakeStuff

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

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology President Prof. Uri Sivan:  “The goals of the gift ... are cancer research and human health, using a multidisciplinary approach and relying on all the Technion’s capabilities and its close ties with hospitals, in particular with the Rambam Healthcare Campus. I find it symbolic that these donations are made on the golden jubilee of the Technion Faculty of Medicine, and at the opening of the Technion Centennial year. The generosity and the vision of the donors, reflected in this initiative will lead the #Technion to new heights. We will advance into the second century of the Technion, able to improve the lives of millions of people in Israel and around the world.” #TechnionImpact #philanthropy

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!

🌟 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.

Financial Services Industry Unites Against Cancer 🌟 At Expect Miracles Foundation [EMF], we’re inspired by the collective power of the financial services industry in the fight against cancer. Especially during EMF’s 2024 Distance Challenge, which raised $1M in May. We're thrilled to share an article from Citywire Pro Buyer (Read here 👉 https://bit.ly/emfcitywire) that highlights the incredible impact of four industry leaders who stood out during this event. Thank you to Jeff Duckworth, Christine Chigounis, CRPC, Kevin Johnson, CFA, and Margaret Flynn-Martin, MBA for sharing a glimpse of your experiences! The financial community's dedication to EMF’s mission of funding groundbreaking research and providing essential financial assistance is nothing short of remarkable. The Citywire USA article illustrates that when individuals and companies foster a shared purpose for a common cause, the impact makes a big difference. #iExpectMiracles #EMF #cancerisntfree #howfarwillyougo #gothedistance

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

🌟 Meet SVI Rising Star Award Recipient: Dr Kate Firipis Dr Kate Firipis is a tissue engineer, with extensive cellular and biomaterial experience. Kate is working to bioengineer skin that can be used to heal complex wounds in SVI's Vascular Biology Lab. According to Kate, investigating the unknown is a great challenge. Why does our body work the way it does and how can we improve quality of life? "Chronic wounds impact thousands of people’s daily lives. We’re pursuing a lab grown skin to heal the body with its own cells." "I’m very excited to investigate lab grown human skin that responds to touch. Many patients require replacement skin tissue due to cancer, trauma or chronic wounds. Growing skin in the lab would reduce the need to take skin flaps which create a secondary wound site." #SVI #StVincentsInstitute #Fundraising #Medical #Research #MedicalResearch #Donation #NFP #notforprofit

🛎️Ding! Ding! Ding!  Are you curious about what HODA has accomplished, what we are working on, and where we are headed?  It’s important to review progress and determine where we are heading.  HODA wants you to know where your donations are spent and what our plans for the incoming donations are earmarked for. ⏪Let’s rewind for a moment and check in with history: ✅Founded our very own rare disease patient organization ✅Created a website dedicated to HOD, vetted by medical professionals ✅Joined Umbrella Organizations (NORD, Global Genes, Eurodis, IndoUSRare)  ✅Constructed and implemented a  patient registry specifically for HOD ✅Developed educational materials for patients and caregivers ✅Formed consistent support groups for patients and care partners ✅Generated an Ambassador program for the newly diagnosed ✅Established HOD Awareness Day ✅Instituted quarterly virtual community meet ups ✅Invited top notch physicians, therapists, and scientists to join our external advisory boards to help guide research efforts and provide medically sound information ✅And so much more! ⏯️Now to take a pause and discover what we are working on now: 💫Working with OrphaNet to have HOD added and recognized as a rare neurodegenerative disease 💫Leverage AI to create a chatbot to field questions about HOD that relies on published research papers 💫Submitting proposal to the CDC to have HOD assigned its own ICD code for international diagnosis.   💫Established consistent social engagement 💫Began fundraising efforts for a reliable mouse model to initiate basic disease research into HOD 💫Recruiting a professional Grant Writer to help us gain funding to accomplish our short and long term goals ⏩And now, let’s take a look at the future 🔮: 🚀Develop educational materials and leverage AI to distribute those materials to Neurologists worldwide 🚀Establish Centers of Excellence all over the world for patients to receive informed care 🚀Create a Standard of Care for HOD patients 🚀Begin research into treatments and a cure #HypertrophicOlivaryDegeneration #HOD #HODHeroes #HODAwareness #MakingHODHistory #NeuroScience #Community