This is the second in a series of posts from our Unmasque committee, nominees and supporters about the 2nd Annual Unmasque Cancer event, to be held in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 29, 2017. We are thrilled to be at The Mark this year, located right in the heart of Los Angeles. We have a strong […]
By Tarrah Curtis We are excited to host the 2nd Annual Unmasque Cancer event in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 29, 2017. SAVE THE DATE! This year, we are thrilled to be at The Mark for Events, located right in the heart of Los Angeles. We have a strong and active committee of Samfund volunteers, […]
by Robyn W., Samfund Grant Recipient After years of hard work, when I could finally see the light at the end of the PhD tunnel (this year would be the year I finished), I was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. I was ABD (All But Dissertation) and had a rigorous year ahead of me, but […]
Last year The Samfund participated in #GivingTuesday for the first time and we were floored by what a success it turned out to be. Thanks to you, our incredible donors, we hit our initial goal of $10,000 before 10am! Thanks to a generous matching donor, #GivingTuesday 2015 became the single biggest fundraising day in The […]
Health insurance is a major decision and becomes an even bigger one when faced with a cancer diagnosis. With premiums increasing, it is more important than ever to be aware of the cost of your healthcare plan. How can you make sure you have the right coverage at the right price? That’s where we can […]
Women in the cancer community are providing support in its many forms. With the ongoing search for a cure for cancer and increased funding for cancer research, some may think that those donning a lab coat are doing all the heavy lifting. But beyond the physical research, armies of people are working in the trenches […]
Have you ever had a big goal you wanted to accomplish? For some of us, that might mean climbing a mountain or running a 5K. For others (specifically, two others), it means rowing across the Atlantic Ocean in a race against teams from across the US, the UK, Europe and elsewhere. In two months, brothers John […]
On our blog today, we’re sharing a conversation that we had with Equicare Health’s CEO Len Grenier, to shed light on the work they are doing for the cancer community. We’re proud to partner with them and look forward to welcoming them to Boston when they arrive for ASTRO’s 2016 Annual Meeting, to be held […]
Today for #MovingForwardMonday we have a guest blog post by Samfund alum Hailey. Hailey talks about finding a purpose and happiness through yoga, and how support from The Samfund and those in her life helped get her there. I am an 11 year survivor of AML and almost 11 years post bone marrow transplant. I have been fortunate enough to have […]
Meet the all-female team running The New Balance Falmouth Road Race representing The Samfund on August 21st. They will be joining over 11,000 runners in Woods Hole to make the 7 mile run. This is our first year having Team Samfund participate in this local event and we are beyond excited! Read below to find out […]
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