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The next Cancer Active Support Group is Thursday @ 12pm EST and we have an incredible guest - David LaMotte! Cancer patients are often labeled as "warriors" or "heroes," but often, they don’t feel very combative or heroic. Instead, let's explore a more empowering perspective based on our friend, musician, Rotary World Peace Fellow, author and thought leader, and most recently TEDx Talk presenter, David LaMotte’s insights: The Power of Collective Action Redefining Strength You're Already Changing the World Addressing the Whole Person Community-Level Change Remember, you don't need to be a superhero. By being part of this community and taking care of yourself, you're already making a profound difference. Watch his TED Talk: https://lnkd.in/gqeAVF_E Register for Support Group: https://lnkd.in/g268vgsQ #cancersupport #cancersupportgroup #supportgroup #redefiningstrength

For World Cancer Day this year, I recruited a team of 30 people to participate in Cycle for Survival (CFS). CFS is a 4 hour relay-style bike ride dedicated to fundraising for rare cancer research & clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Our team raised $11,000 in one month and brought so much energy to the event. I closed out the event with a 7 minute speech and shared the final CFS fundraising number: $31,000,000 of funding for rare cancer research. In my speech, I share my reflections on my own experiences fighting cancer, cultural stigma around talking about cancer within the South Asian community, the value of cancer community, motivating life mottos about resilience / hope that I carry with me everyday, and stories from my 4000-mile cross-country bike ride for cancer. Why rare cancer research matters? Rare cancers are poorly understood and receive little research funding. Rare cancers are those with fewer than 200,000 affected in the US, affecting 1 in 5 people, but put together they account for half of all cancer diagnoses. Rare cancer patients often have few to no treatment options and no clear body of knowledge/guidance on how to treat the disease. As individual diagnoses, these diseases don’t affect enough of the population to make it as attractive for funding. Pharmaceutical and biotech companies do not devote significant research dollars to them.  #CancerAdvocacy #HealthAdvocate #CommunityHealth #StoryTelling

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82 spots left to fill before March madness begins on Thursday! Please help us fill it for a good cause! I started this March Madness squares pool to help supplement our fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. If you're interested in joining, follow the link below (if it doesn't work, you can search for pool ID #547716). If you're new to Run Your Pool, you'll need to create a profile. This is run similarly to a Super Bowl pool in that each square will be assinged a winning score number and losing score number. Ex: Final score is 74-67, winning score number is 4, losing score umber is 7. Each square ($50) will then be your numbers for the entirety of the tournament and gets you a chance at winning in all 63 games. Payout will be as follows: First Round (32 games) = $25 Second Round (16 games) = $50 Sweet 16 (8 games) = $80 Elite 8 (4 games) = $125 Final Four (2 games) = $250 Championship = $500 Total payout = $3740. The balance will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Numbers will be randomly generated after the squares are filled. I'm a little late getting this going, so apologies for that, but I think we can get it filled in time for the start of the tournament Thursday morning. Please share with anyone you think might be interested. Thank you! Payments can be sent to me via Venmo @Marc-Thompson-24. https://lnkd.in/gG4waX3Y

🎉 New Year, New Opportunities to Make a Difference! 🎉 Is your company seeking to collaborate with a charity that makes a tangible impact in 2025? Look no further than Brain Tumour Research 💡 Did you know? - Brain tumours claim more lives of children and adults under 40 than any other cancer. - Despite this, only 1% of the national cancer research budget is dedicated to brain tumours. - Every day, 88 families in the UK receive the heartbreaking news of a loved one diagnosed with a brain tumour. Partnering with us enables your company to contribute to the solution. Together, we can: 🌟 Fund innovative research to enhance treatments and outcomes. 🌟 Raise awareness to instigate systemic change. 🌟 Provide support to families and individuals affected by this challenging disease. By choosing Brain Tumour Research, you're not just endorsing a cause—you're becoming part of a movement to equalise the field in research. Through employee fundraising, corporate contributions, or sponsorship opportunities, we will collaborate with you to establish a partnership that generates real change. 💬 Let's discuss how we can make 2025 the year of transformation—together. Drop me a message or visit https://lnkd.in/eZv-s_VX to discover more. 🔗 Tag your colleagues, share this post, and help us amplify the message! #CharityPartnership #CorporateSocialResponsibility #BrainTumourResearch #MakeADifference #Fundraising #Teamwork

The Next Chapter in My Book of Living with Pancreatic Cancer For those who do not know me, I am 4-year Pancreatic cancer thriver/warrior, a Holistic psychotherapist in private practice, an educator, and an award-winning author of 2 books. In the video you will hear me track every medical intervention I have had over the last 4 years - Distal Pancreatectomy (which removed 40% of my Pancreas, all of my spleen, 8 lymph nodes), 5 months on the chemotherapy drug Gemsar, 1 year on the blood thinner Eliquis to treat blood clots in both lungs caused by the chemo and the cancer itself, 2 Ablations of small metastatic tumors in the liver and a cryoablation of a metastatic tumor in my abdominal wall. Prior to the liver tumor I had been free of any cancer tumors for 33 months. After the first liver Ablation, I was free of any tumors for 1 year. Tumors appeared in liver and abdominal wall 2 months after the latest Ablation and Cryoablation in August 2024. In the video I discuss my Holistic Approach to cancer recovery - treating my body, mind, emotions and spirit through anti-cancer diet, Juicing fruits and vegetables, making smoothies with fruit, vegetables, goat kefir, chia and flax seeds, daily run/walking or yoga/Tai Chi for an hour, journaling, prayer, meditation, gardening, mindfulness, rest and balance of all parts of my life. You can find more information on my website: https://lnkd.in/gw6VExW5 Also, in this video I discuss my next medical treatment: Xeloda - a chemotherapy in pill form I will take on a 14-day cycle, with 7 days off, then repeat. I send LOVE, SUPPORT, PRAYERS to cancer patients and their families around the world. #JudithAnneDesjardinsPancreaticWarriorMaiden #TreatmentOptionsforPancreaticCancerPatients #AHolisticApproachforTreatingCancer #XelodaasaTreatmentOptionforPancreaticCancer #TheNextChapterinMyBoofofLivingwithPancreaticCancer

#Cancer is a growing concern worldwide, and in Pakistan, the rates are increasing due to various factors, including lifestyle changes, environmental factors, and lack of awareness. In response to this rising burden, #ShaukatKhanumMemorialCancerHospital (SKMH) has emerged as a beacon of hope for cancer patients in Pakistan. It provides world-class treatment and diagnostic services, focusing on comprehensive cancer care. However, as cancer rates continue to climb, there's an urgent need for more facilities like SKMH across Pakistan to ensure that all patients have access to the care they need. #SKMH has set a strong example, but addressing the broader challenge will require a concerted effort from government, healthcare institutions, and the community.

Yusuf Khoja shares what it truly means to be brave. Through heartfelt stories of his father’s courageous fight with cancer, his sister’s resilient battle with an inoperable tumor, and his brother’s relentless pursuit of his dreams, Yusuf paints a touching picture of bravery. Each story teaches us about vulnerability, selfless love, resilience, and the courage to express emotions—key elements of what it means to be brave. #SpeakerSlam #InspirationalSpeech #YusufKhoja #Bravery #FamilyLove #SpeakerSlam2024 #InspirationalSpeaker #Courage #OvercomingLoss #SpeakerCompetition #WhatItMeansToBeBrave --- Speaker Slam®: Transforming Lives, One Speech at a Time. We're A Canadian Speaker Development Agency, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. We're best known for creating North America's largest inspirational speaking competition, where individuals share their life stories to inspire action. 10 speakers compete for prizes worth up to $10,000 and for the chance to compete at the Grand Slam: The Inspirational Speaking Finals for the title of INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER OF THE YEAR. Beyond the stage, our speakers embark on a journey that includes paid speaking gigs, TEDx talks, book deals, media recognition, and impactful community work. Do you have a compelling story to share? Join us and be part of the transformation: https://lnkd.in/g9rv7-_x

From February 2024 World Cancer Day, thank you Mr President Tharman for your support! Singapore Cancer Society Facts: Cancer is the no1 cause of death. It’s important for ourselves and our family to prevent cancer and treat cancer. As we enter a new era of medicine we can detect cancer early. Living a healthy lifestyle, we can reduce cancer. If we have lost a loved one to this disease, there are better knowledge about it, cancer and screening. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gA8HYui5

🎉 New Year, New Opportunities to Make a Difference! 🎉 Is your company seeking to collaborate with a charity that makes a tangible impact in 2025? Look no further than Brain Tumour Research. 💡 Did you know? - Brain tumours claim more lives of children and adults under 40 than any other cancer. - Despite this, only 1% of the national cancer research budget is dedicated to brain tumours. - Every day, 88 families in the UK receive the heartbreaking news of a loved one diagnosed with a brain tumour. Partnering with us enables your company to contribute to the solution. Together, we can: 🌟 Fund innovative research to enhance treatments and outcomes. 🌟 Raise awareness to instigate systemic change. 🌟 Provide support to families and individuals affected by this challenging disease. By choosing Brain Tumour Research, you're not just endorsing a cause—you're becoming part of a movement to equalise the field in research. Through employee fundraising, corporate contributions, or sponsorship opportunities, we will collaborate with you to establish a partnership that generates real change. 💬 Let's discuss how we can make 2025 the year of transformation—together. Drop me a message or visit https://lnkd.in/eZv-s_VX to discover more. 🔗 Tag your colleagues, share this post, and help us amplify the message! #CharityPartnership #CorporateSocialResponsibility #BrainTumourResearch #MakeADifference #Fundraising #Teamwork