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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

The loss of Tim Wakefield over the weekend really hit hard. ⚾ 😢 How do you go from not feeling well a few weeks ago, seeing a doctor, being diagnosed with brain cancer, going in for emergency surgery, and then dying? At the age of 57, with 2 kids in college, and your wife is also battling cancer?!?! Life doesn't seem fair some days. Especially to such a wonderful person, such a giving person, such a good guy as Tim Wakefield. If you didn't know Tim Wakefield - he was a Red Sox legend, master knuckleballer (a pitch no one currently uses in MLB), and a massive advocate for The Jimmy Fund. He was also the 2003 Billy Buckner (threw the game-winning HR to Aaron f*ing Boone) - but defied the odds with the team just a year later and won the first World Series in 86 years for the Red Sox and was a part of the team to do it again in 2007. Life is short and changes in mere moments. Please take a minute to reflect when reading this and ask yourself, how can I be a bit more like Tim Wakefield? Whether it's mastering your craft like the knuckleball (for me, shout out #productmarketing) .... or giving back to the communities you love through time or money. Let's all be a little more like the legend Tim Wakefield. 🧢 If so inclined, donate to the Jimmy Fund here. https://lnkd.in/eYwWq8Sz Read more about Wakefield's craft and how we mentored others here. https://lnkd.in/eSaVjPKi #givingback #legend #masteryourcraft #productmarketing

Join the 2024 SRF Research Challenge to support research like Dr. Flynn's! Dr. Ryan Flynn (Harvard University, Boston Children's Hospital) shares information about his SRF-funded research project, Cell Surface GlycoRNAs in Autoimmunity, and how it could help people living with scleroderma. Your support of innovative research like Dr. Flynn's, and other projects funded by the SRF, helps advance our understanding of this disease. By joining this year's Research Challenge, you'll be a part of the next era of breakthroughs that could end scleroderma. Will you help us accelerate the pace of research so that we can one day end this disease? The best part is that when you make a gift to our Research Challenge, you’ll unlock a matching donation dollar-for-dollar*, thanks to the generosity of two families who, like you, are committed to finding a cure. Double your impact today: https://bit.ly/3RWrUOo P. S. Special thanks to our Research Challenge match donors—Board Members Luke Evnin (Chairman) and Deann Wright, and the Schimberg Family Foundation—for doubling the impact of your gift! *Up to $75,000 through July 31, 2024. #srfcure #sayscleroderma #sclerodermaresearch #scleroderma

CHANGING THE WAY MEN GO THROUGH CANCER Man Up to Cancer inspires men to connect and avoid isolation during their cancer journeys. As North America’s leading support community for men impacted by cancer, we offer peer-to-peer support, an annual retreat, chemo backpack program, learning opportunities, and more than 30 local chapters geared toward improving the quality of life of our members. When faced with cancer, women tend to “reach out,” and men tend to “check out.” This leads men down the path toward mental health problems, strained relationships, and poor medical outcomes. It’s time for a new path. We are changing what it means to “Man Up.” It’s not just about being tough. It means having the courage to accept help, and knowing we are smarter and stronger as a pack than we are as lone wolves. As one who was not in a good place dealing with my own cancer journey. Man Up To Cancer was part of me growing and dealing with this cursed disease. If you plan on giving, please consider #ManUpToCancer. https://lnkd.in/giJqa7Rk

November is #Movember or #MensHealthAwarenessMonth, with International Men's Health Awareness Day also falling on November 19th. The month is dedicated to bringing awareness to a wide range of men's health issues from mental health to suicide, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. 💡How best to take action? The Movember team highlight their top 5 things to know and do... ✅ Spend time with people who make you feel good. ✅ Talk, more. ✅ Know the numbers. At 50, talk to your Dr about prostate cancer - early detection is key. ✅ Know thy nuts! Get to know what is normal for your testicles. ✅ Move more - try adding more activity to your day. Click here for more information and to get involved in different ways 👇

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At You're Worth Fighting 4, we're committed to a future where everyone has access to the support and resources they need in the fight against cancer. To ensure our board reflects the communities we serve, we're actively seeking nominations for passionate individuals who can bring a diversity of perspectives and experiences to the table. Why is diversity important? A diverse board brings a wider range of ideas, strengthens decision-making, and allows us to better understand and serve the needs of all those affected by cancer. How can you help? 1. Do you know someone who would be a great fit for our board? Please nominate them by dropping their names in the comment box. 2. Share this post with your network! The more people who know, the stronger our pool of potential board members will be. Together, we can make a real difference in the fight against cancer. Let's build a board that reflects the strength and diversity of our community! https://lnkd.in/gTraAUqU #YoureWorthFighting4 #BoardDiversity #CancerAwareness

Each step we take, each euro we donate to KickCancer (https://lnkd.in/eSjx2EX5), becomes a lifeline for those young souls who deserve nothing less than a future filled with laughter, joy, and limitless possibilities. "𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚. 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣, 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙨. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚, 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚." - Anonymous This year's race is not merely a physical challenge; it is an embodiment of our commitment to stand beside these children and their families. By supporting KickCancer, you enable groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and holistic care that embraces the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of every child affected by cancer. No donation is too small, as it is through the combined efforts of compassionate individuals like yourself that we can propel change and offer brighter futures to those who need it most. Together, we can transform the fight against cancer into a resounding victory of love, compassion, and unwavering support.

🏀🌟 Dive into March Madness with a Slam Dunk for a cause! 🌟🏀 This March, Cornerstone Cleaning is holding a fundraiser for Cleaning For A Reason to bring sparkle and hope to homes touched by cancer. With your sponsorship, we can help provide the gift of free cleaning services to families undergoing cancer treatment, allowing them to focus on what truly matters - their health and recovery. If you are a local business, join us in this heartwarming fundraiser from March 1 to March 31 and choose your way to contribute: 🏀 The Three Pointer ($33): Score a social media post in your honor. 🏀 The Double Nickel ($55): Net a social media post + your name on our website. 🏀 The Rainbow Shot ($77): Make a splash with a social media post, website mention, and a shout-out to our existing clients. 🏀 The Slam Dunk: Go big with a social media post, website mention, and shoutouts to our existing and database of clients. Let's team up to make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer. To sponsor, shoot us a call at 443-895-1915. 🧹💖 #CornerstoneCleaning #MarchMadnessFundraiser #CleaningForAReason #MakeADifference #SponsorshipOpportunity #CancerSupport

As we approach NF2 Awareness Day on May 22, it’s heartwarming to see the efforts to raise awareness and support research for this condition. Real people affected by NF2 are sharing their journeys, shedding light on the challenges they face, and inspiring hope for better understanding and treatments. These personal stories serve as powerful reminders of resilience, courage, and the importance of community. By sharing their experiences, these individuals contribute to a collective effort to improve the lives of NF2 patients and their families. Today we meet Hermienke she explains to us how her childhood seemed very abnormal with a diagnosis so young, but she is a great fighter to our cause, raising awareness matters dearly to her and she is a fabulous advocate. “ I had my first MRI when I was 12. At 13 my first vestibular schwannoma was radiated, and at 18 the other, along with radiation to a tumour on my brainstem and two surgeries to remove a tumour from my lumbar spine. I have a radiated tumour on my trigeminal nerve and last year I had four surgeries relating to vocal cord paralysis. I spent two weeks barely breathing through a hole in my neck and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. NF2, is a lifelong genetic condition, that weaves itself into the fabric of existence, unyielding and unrelenting. There is no middle or ending to any of our stories. Surgery, radiosurgery, and chemotherapy—are the only options we have. Yet, they come at a cost. Their impact reverberates through the delicate pathways of nerves, often leaving behind scars of lost function. NF2 is for life, an unwavering companion. There is no cure, no magic wand to erase its presence. Instead, there is resilience, determination, and a shared journey among those who navigate its complexities Please consider donating to research, sharing your story & raising awareness. You can donate here to our research https://lnkd.in/euWUGuTS #endNF2 #NF2awareness #NF2Schwannomatosis #schwannomatosis #NF2support #nf2 #nf2family #nf2warrior #LetstalkNF2 #nf2charity #nf2cure