In fond memory of the late Michael Askew, former resident of Uzes, France
From Maggie Dean and Sue Jones

Fellow Alk+ thriver here! So excited to support Joshua and watch his progress! THANK YOU for doing this for all of us!
Leslie

For my grandmother Joan Giese who was taken too soon by this awful disease. 

I am blessed to be a three year survivor of this disease.  Prayers and hope for progress towards a cure for all of us. 

ConnectMyVariants work in the community saves lives! 

American Friends of Institut Curie - Marie Curie Research and Cancer Care Center in Paris

Follow in the footsteps of Marie Curie and join the fight against cancer 
 
 A leading player in the fight against cancer, Institut Curie - Marie Curie Research and Cancer Care Center in Paris brings together an  internationally-renowned research center  (1,200 researchers from 80 countries) and an  advanced hospital group  that provides care for all types of cancer – including the rarest forms. Founded in 1909 by  Nobel laureate Marie Curie , Institut Curie is historically located in the heart of Paris, France but also in the nearby cities of Saint-Cloud and Orsay with a  cutting-edge protontherapy center .  Every day, more than 3,600 researchers, physicians, caregivers,technicians, and administrators work together to defeat cancer. Institut Curie's work is built on three essential approaches: 
 Research 
 Care 
 Preserving an transferring knowledge 
 Institut Curie's Research Center promotes interdisciplinaryresearch through 12 mixed research units.  Translational research lies at the interface between basic and clinical research, aimed at facilitating and accelerating exchanges between cognitive research and research oriented towards patients and care. OUR PROJETC : BUILDING THE FIRST CHEMICAL BIOLOGY CENTER SPECIALIZED ON CELL'S PLASTICITY IN THE WORLD Institut Curie plays a major role in international chemical biology research thanks to the work of Dr. Raphaël Rodriguez and his team and their recentground-breaking discovery on the role of iron in the metastatic dissemination. Institut Curie is building the Chemical Biology Research Center to support and build on this work by recruiting international research teams andlaunching new multidisciplinary research approaches. It is the first center in Europe specialized in addressing fundamental questions in cancer cellplasticity and its link to metastatic spread and cancer treatment. The new Chemical Biology Research Center will be co-directed by Dr. Fatima Mechta-Grigoriou, PhD and Dr. Raphaël Rodriguez, PhD. The Chemical Biology Research Center will support research to: 
 Study cancer cell activity in a biologicaland chemical level, discover new biological features underlying cancer progression 
 Identify and develop small molecules to be used for new treatment aiming to target cancer cell plasticity and block cancer cells from spreading 
 Discover new druggable targets, design new therapeutic angles and pathways to cure cancer 
 
 
 ABOUT CHEMICAL BIOLOGY 
 Chemical biology is the work in chemistry which is of biological interest and to that work in biology in which the chemical approach is used to solve biological problems.  Dr. Linus Pauling 
 Chemical biology is one of the fastest growing areas of cancer research today. This field of research has the potential to uncover the underlying causes of cancer progression and find out how to stop cancers from spreading to different parts of the body, also called metastasizing. Today, metastasis causes 90% of cancer deaths. Finding the key to block metastatic spread will have a tremendous impact on cancer survival and discovering pathways to a cure. Chemical biology uses of chemical principles and tools to solve pressing problems in biomedical research that are challenging to address using classical methods, such as those routinely used in cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry. The discipline involves chemists and biologists to work together on small molecules that have the potential to impact patient care one day if turned into drugs. 

As a private charitable foundation since 1921 Institut Curie is supported by donations, grants and bequest. Your support is essential to save more lives.  Together, let's beat cancer! 

Institut Curie - Marie Curie Research and Cancer Care Center

Extending and improving the lives of people with ALK+ lung cancer by raising funds for research and patient support programs.

**Our Vision**

We envision a world where ALK+ lung cancer is a chronic or even curable condition and the next person diagnosed with lung cancer does not have to live under the current stigma.

**Our Start**

\#SweatForBreath started as a grassroots fundraising campaign during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in 2023. After being diagnosed with Stage IV ALK+ lung cancer in November 2022, David Cornbrooks became keenly aware that he was benefiting from the selfless fundraising and awareness efforts of the patients before him.

[Listen to David's story here.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWcS-yN7Qxw)

The \#SweatForBreath campaign in 2023 became David, and his wife, Lisa’s, way to help the next generation ALK+ lung cancer patients.

\#SweatForBreath accelerated beyond more than just a typical fundraiser.  The initiative quickly evolved into a community of patients, caregivers, family, and friends seeking to make David and Lisa's vision a reality and the road to that vision more tolerable. People donated, sweat at the in-person cycle event, posted on social media, and helped fundraise through organizing group walks, selling art, "gifting" donations on behalf of clients, and much more.

Their success in 2023 compelled David and Lisa to officially transition the \#SweatForBreath campaign into the Sweat For Breath Foundation, operating through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund, a Maryland charitable trust recognized by IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178).

**Our Impact**

Since 2023, over **1,450 donors** have given nearly **$400,000** to the Foundation (or its predecessor campaign). 100% of the proceeds have gone directly to The Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Center in Baltimore, MD to support Dr. Vincent Lam’s ALK+ lung cancer research.

This support provided the critical funding needed to launch Dr. Lam’s clinic trial, which will evaluate the safety of a cancer peptide vaccine to prevent or delay acquired resistance in advanced ALK+ lung cancer patients currently on ALK targeted therapy. Dr. Lam’s vaccine is the **first ALK+ vaccine in the world** to be tested in a clinical trial. Dr. Lam administered the vaccine to the first patient **in clinic on May 13, 2024**!

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*The Sweat for Breath Foundation is a project of Players Philanthropy Fund, Inc. a Texas nonprofit corporation recognized by IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178,[ppf.org/pp](https://ppf.org/pp)). Contributions to The Sweat for Breath Foundation qualify as tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.*


The Sweat For Breath Foundation

A Cure in Sight bringing clarity, support and compassion to the darkness of ocular melanoma.

Through public and private partnerships, we provide clear and reliable education information and access to a support community for patients and their caregivers.

ACIS educates the public about ocular melanoma, treatment options, and clinical trials that may improve a patient’s prognosis, making it less overwhelming.

ACIS is dedicated to ongoing research. We know we can accelerate viable research projects that otherwise would stall and not be completed, missing opportunities to advance research for effective treatments and possibly a cure.

A Cure in Sight

ConnectMyVariant's mission is to end hereditary disease by bringing families together.

ConnectMyVariant is an educational health-focused 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports individuals and families with hereditary disease in their early detection and prevention efforts. We provide unique value by leveraging our evidenced-based family connection protocols to help people identify other at-risk relatives and help those relatives access genetic testing so that they can get optimal medical care. ConnectMyVariant brings people with the same genetic risk together through our variant database and community engagement events to share experiences and find common ancestors. ConnectMyVariant also works to increase awareness of the benefits of family outreach among physicians, others who provide prevention care, and the broader genealogy community.
 
Our key activities are:

- Working with patients to implement personalized family outreach plans
- Interactive educational workshops about sharing information on inherited disease risk
- Variant specific family reunions to share stories and plan outreach to cousins
- Genealogy assistance to help connect individuals in variant groups
- Individual equity and inclusion grants for family and community outreach

Need and Impact:
When hereditary disease risk is known, family outreach has been proven to be the most effective and cost-effective intervention for early detection and prevention. This family outreach, also known as cascade testing, is recommended by multiple guidelines. Despite overwhelming evidence, family outreach assistance is not reimbursed by insurance or integrated into healthcare. Many people suffer and die from hereditary disease that could have been prevented or caught early.
 
We have shown that our strategies to encourage family outreach can act as a communication multiplier. Our pilot research at the University of Washington showed that this approach enhanced patient experience, was considered ethical, and was appreciated by newly identified relatives. Our approach is low-cost and is 25 to 50 times more effective than awareness and education interventions that target the general population.

Equity and Inclusion:
ConnectMyVariant is committed to being a leader for equity, diversity, and inclusion in hereditary disease prevention. ConnectMyVariant’s goal is to spread awareness among all individuals and families about inherited disease risk. All project staff, participants, and partners in ConnectMyVariant have an equal voice in developing innovative ways to improve hereditary disease outreach and prevention for all people. By fostering a diverse and inclusive community, we can provide knowledge and opportunities that have been historically inaccessible to millions of people.

ConnectMyVariant

Providing emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect.

The California Fire Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect. Formed in 1987 by California Professional Firefighters, the California Fire Foundation’s mandate includes an array of survivor and victim assistance projects and community initiatives

California Fire Foundation

To help and support paediatric oncology in Zimbabwe.

KidzCan is the only organisation in Zimbabwe dedicated to increasing the survival rate of children suffering from cancer and blood-related disorders.
The organisation was formally registered as a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) in 2009. It was directly evolved in volunteer work for over 15 years prior to that. 
A group of concerned volunteers initiated weekly visits to the children's wards of Parirenyatwa Hospital to play with the children and distribute some donated toys, sweets, or basic luxuries to the admitted children. 
In 1998 Andrea Whatman took over the coordination of this small volunteer group, a position she held until April 2014. 
In 2002, Dr. Orphard Mupanemunda (the only paediatric oncologist in Zimbabwe by then) and Andrea received a fully funded fellowship to St Judes Children's Hospital in Memphis, USA. 
On their return, Dr. Mupanamunda and Andrea committed to forming an organisation called Children's Cancer Relief, which to this day is now known as KidzCan Zimbabwe.
KidzCan supports Mpilo Hospital in Bulawayo(second largest city), Sekuru Kaguvi Eye Hospital, Sally Mugabe Hospital, and Parirenyatwa Hospital, which is the centre of excellence on childhood cancer.
From the days of only providing psycho-social services the basket of services is now full with others like the provision of chemotherapy drugs, bereavement assistance, CT and MRI scans and bereavement allowances. The institution also sources, and provides prosthetics, admission, discharge packs, and nutritional support in the form of food hampers as good nutrition is at the centre of treatment.
The organisation conducts awareness campaigns in schools, workspaces and the community, and individuals plus group counselling to children, parents, and caregivers. 
KidzCan has now introduced housing to the portfolio of services available, through the Rainbow Children’s Village (RCV), which basically is a halfway house for children and caregivers, who often come from remote areas, making it difficult for them to fulfil their appointments with doctors. 
KidzCan provides these services free of charge to childhood cancer patients who come through the public health system. 
The organisation serves up to 800 patients annually, of which new cases are around 350. 
With Leukaemia (blood cancer), Wilms Tumour (kidney cancer) and retinoblastoma (eye cancer) being the most prevalent, the cancers come in many different forms. 
All the services are provided free of charge.
KidzCan envisions a compassionate world where children who suffer from cancer and their families are given the chance to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

KidzCan Zimbabwe 

Founded In 1977, BeatCancer.Org offers holistic cancer education for patients, family members, caregivers & medical professionals.

BeatCancer.org (The Center for Advancement in Cancer Education) is a 48-year-old nonprofit dedicated to impacting lives through holistic, evidence-informed cancer education and support. Our mission is to empower individuals to prevent, deal with, and overcome cancer using dietary, lifestyle, and other non-toxic approaches that support the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

We provide free one-on-one counseling to cancer patients through our in-house Naturopathic Doctor. This program ensures that anyone, regardless of financial status, can receive personalized, compassionate guidance on their healing journey.

We also offer a comprehensive online certification program that trains holistic cancer coaches, equipping patients, caregivers, and health professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed choices. Our graduates go on to support others in their communities and practices, creating a ripple effect of healing and awareness.

We also offer continued support to our certified coaches through mentorship, community access, business development resources, and promotional efforts, helping them grow their impact and reach more people.

Your donation directly supports our ability to offer free cancer counseling, expand our educational outreach, maintain up-to-date resources, and fund scholarships for those in need. Every dollar helps us reach more people with life-changing information and reduce unnecessary suffering caused by cancer.

We are a small, mission-driven team with a long track record of results, heart-centered leadership, and a global reach. Join us in changing lives through education, one person at a time.

Center For Advancement In Cancer Education (BeatCancer.Org)

Cuddles Foundation nourishes children in their fight against cancer. Because #Foodheals



**Feed Children. Starve Cancer.**

Every year, approximately 76,000 children in India may develop cancer, with 58% of them being severely malnourished at the time of diagnosis. For these children, nutrition can mean the difference between life and death. Every child deserves a chance at a cure, and we are here to make that happen.

At Cuddles Foundation, we partner with over 40 government and charity cancer hospitals to support children through our FoodHeals program. Our mission is to ensure that children undergoing cancer therapy receive comprehensive nutritional support. This includes access to trained clinical pediatric nutritionists, expert dietary counsel, supplements, hot meals, monthly ration baskets, and caregiver support. Good food helps the medicine work!

This multi-pronged approach tackles a simple but often ignored aspect of a child’s successful recovery from cancer. While undergoing treatment, it is essential that children have freshly prepared, nutritious food in sufficient quantity and don't stay hungry for long periods. The impact of our work is evident. When part of the FoodHeals Program, 82%* of patients improved or maintained their nutritional status, despite cancer therapy like chemotherapy or radiation.

Additionally, 96% of children followed up* on their treatment plan when nutrition was a part of it, demonstrating the program’s effectiveness. Besides the love and affection of our patients, their families, and our supporters, we’ve won some prestigious awards along the way. This includes the National Award for Child Welfare (2015-16), the Akshaya Patra and UN Global Compact Award (2018) and most recently we received the Global CSR & ESG Awards 2024 - Top 10 Best NGOs of the Year (2024).

Join us in our mission to nourish hope and fight childhood cancer. Your support can make a world of difference.

**As per Cuddles annual impact statistics 2023-24*
**Follow-up treatment rate: Patients who returned for a second visit or continued treatment when nutrition was a part of it.*

Cuddles Foundation

Jordan White Foundation supports women battling breast cancer and enriches the lives of underserved youth. 

🚀Our Mission: Jordan White Foundation empowers women and children by providing financial relief and hope through compassionate community programs. We support women battling breast cancer with direct assistance and enrich the lives of underserved youth through health, education, and sports-based initiatives. 

✍️ Jordan White's life-changing experiences of becoming a father and his grandmother's fight with breast cancer inspired him to establish the Jordan White Foundation.

Donations to the Jordan White Foundation help us achieve our goals, which include: ⤵️

🎀 Award hardship grants to women battling breast cancer, addressing essential needs not covered by insurance, such as childcare, transportation, and living expenses. 

🏈 Organize free football camps and sports clinics that promote health, discipline, and confidence in children from underserved communities.

🏥 Partner with local children’s hospitals to lift the spirits of young patients through in-person visits, care packages, and holiday gifts.

🍎 Lead seasonal initiatives, including back-to-school drives and food distributions to support families in need throughout the year.

🤝 Inspire volunteers, student-athletes, and partners to participate in service projects, helping scale our impact through mentorship and community involvement.

Jordan White Foundation

Re-imagining healthcare for vulnerable and underprivileged people in Athens, Greece.

**IRIS Humanitarian Response** is a health focused Christian non-profit organisation based in Athens, Greece.

We are dedicated to advancing access to healthcare and delivering high quality medical care for individuals and communities in need. Our goal is to bridge the gap in health disparities and improve health outcomes for disadvantaged and underserved people. Through our work, we strive to make a lasting impact by promoting health equity and the human right to health.

Our mission is to serve vulnerable, marginalised, underprivileged individuals and communities by improving their health and wellbeing - with the ultimate goal to alleviate suffering and restore their dignity and hope.

We are committed to achieving this through:

• upholding the right to health
• providing medical services in the areas of promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
• ensuring access to medicines and health products
• implementing public health interventions
• removing obstacles and creating innovative ways to access and navigate essential healthcare services

IRIS Humanitarian Response

Since 1949, LLS has pioneered groundbreaking cancer research. Beating Cancer is in our Blood.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer. We are the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, we’ve invested nearly $1.3 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today’s most innovative approaches.

Cancer is a heck of an opponent.

It's a bully. But we aren't afraid of a fight.
It's elusive. But our focus never fades.
It's deadly. But we are known cancer killers.

Since 1949, we've pioneered groundbreaking research that leads us to believe we will find the cures for cancer in our blood.

We were born to defeat this opponent.
We are The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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