This has been a huge week for us here at The Samfund– as many of you may know, we just had our very first peer-reviewed article published in Cancer Medicine found here! We realized some time ago that we had been sitting on a gold mine of information over the past many years– all the […]
Second Opinion features interviews and perspectives from our partners in the cancer community. This week we talked with Jeannine Walston. Jeannine is a cancer survivor, writer, advocate, consultant, cancer coach, and speaker. After reading her article entitled “New Results About Cancer Related Financial Problems” in CURE Today magazine, we were excited to connect with her […]
Through our work over the past 12+ years, we’ve crossed paths with some pretty amazing people. Danielle is no exception. A 2010 Samfund alum, she wears many hats (which she describes below) and is constantly working to support others who are struggling. We are proud to have her in The Samfund family and to welcome […]
All of you may have noticed by now that we have a new look — new logo, new website, new spelling (we’re still getting used to that one). Lots of big changes! While we may have a new image, our core values remain the same: we have been, and always will be, dedicated to helping young adult cancer […]
Today’s guest blogger is Lauren Thal, a longtime friend, volunteer and supporter of The SAMFund. She’s also one of our 2015 Sambassadors! In her post, she shares why she believes in the work that we do and why she’s so committed to our young adult community. What she doesn’t say, though, is that she’s a […]
Join The SAMFund on Thursday, August 27 at 3pm EST for our webinar “Creating an Academic Plan: When You’re Diagnosed During College.” Register here. As millions of college students head back to campus this week, a subset has to deal with the logistics of studying while undergoing cancer treatment. Leading this webinar is Michele Rosenthal, Assistant Dean, Sawyer Business […]
On Sunday night, 60 Minutes aired a story about the astronomical costs of cancer drugs and the short- and long-term financial implications for the patients who have no choice but to take them. Dr. Leonard Saltz and Dr. Peter Bach of Memorial Sloan-Kettering talked about how cancer is a leading cause of bankruptcy, how patients […]
I feel just like I’m sinking and I claw for solid ground I’m pulled down by the undertow I never thought I could feel so low oh darkness I feel like letting go if all of the strength and all of the courage come and lift me from this place I know I can love […]
The SAMFund is proud to provide Webinars free of charge to the cancer community through our Moving Forward with Your Financial Health Webinar series. By addressing some of the most common financial challenges faced by young adult cancer survivors after treatment, we strive to provide the best information, tools, and guidance to overcome these challenges. […]
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