Kelley Mark (founder of #KnitWithCare) receives award
Interview by the Maribel Garcia Community Spirit Fund Get to know 2018 MGCSF Awardee Kelley Mark! Kelley sat down with us to answer some questions about her background, her future goals, and […]
Some examples of how your money was used in 2017:
We provided information and general support to over 3,500 individuals. We reserved 452 rides to and from NYC through Cornell’s Campus to Campus bus. We provided financial advocacy and assistance […]
Skin Cancers
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. By age 70, one in five people are expected to develop skin cancer, […]
Bladder Cancer
Information from the American Cancer Society states that bladder cancer occurs when cells in the bladder start growing uncontrollably and eventually create a tumor or spread to other areas. The […]
Brain Cancer
A brain tumor occurs when there is a growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. The American Brain Tumor Associationreports that nearly 80,000 new cases of primary brain […]
April is Testicular Cancer Month
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15-34. The National Cancer Institute provides the following information about testicular cancer: Testicular cancer occurs when healthy cells in the testicles change […]
April is Head & Neck Cancer Month
The following information about head & neck cancers is taken from the National Cancer Institute. Head & neck cancers account for approximately 4% of cancer diagnosis. Head & neck cancers are more often […]
National Minority Cancer Awareness Week April
This week we recognize how health disparities affect minority groups and under-served populations. Minority groups are disproportionately affected by cancer. Eliminating health disparities for minorities starts with awareness. Learn more […]
April is Esophageal Cancer Month
Formed in the muscular tube connecting your throat to your stomach, more than 18,000 Americans will develop esophageal cancer and over 15,000 people will die from it. Rates of diagnosis […]
National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week April
Approximately 70,000 young adults aged 15 to 39 are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. every year. In this age group, it is the 4th leading cause of death. Each […]
