This year, at Unmasque Cancer, we will proudly present the first-ever Unmasque Awards! Last week, we featured award recipient (and Samfund alum!) Lana Clay here on our blog. Today, we are proud to introduce Dr. Aura Kuperberg, founder of Teen Impact at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, who will be honored in the Impact category for the positive difference […]
As part of National Young Adult Cancer Awareness week, we are thrilled to feature committee member Jenna Bragg on today’s blog! Below, Jenna shares what Unmasque Cancer means to her, and why being on this year’s planning committee is so personal. Three weeks to go until we Unmasque Cancer in Los Angeles! On Saturday, April 29, […]
This year, at Unmasque Cancer, we will proudly present the first-ever Unmasque Awards! We loved reading all of the nominations and will be featuring the honorees here on our blog in the coming weeks. The story of our first Unmasque Award recipient, who is being honored in the Impact category, is an incredibly meaningful one. Lana Clay was […]
Cancer affects us all. Please join us at the 2nd Annual Unmasque Cancer event, to be held in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 29, 2017, as we celebrate the power of community and remind those dealing with cancer that they are never alone. Even if you’re not in the LA area, you can still be part […]
We welcome Andy Vu to The Samfund blog for the next in our “Why I Unmasque” series. Cancer has affected his life in myriad ways, and we thank him for sharing his story and his dedication with us. If you’d like to honor a friend or a loved one at this year’s Unmasque Cancer event on […]
Today we welcome Jesse Jensen to The Samfund blog for the next in our “Why I Unmasque” series. We are thrilled to announce him as our emcee for the event again this year! Early Bird tickets are only on sale until 3/10/17, so don’t miss the chance to get the discounted rate for Individual and VIP […]
This is the third in a series of posts from those involved with the 2nd Annual Unmasque Cancer. Committee members, volunteers, and Samfund alumni are sharing their personal stories of how cancer has affected them and their loved ones, and reminding us of how important it is to support each other and celebrate community. We […]
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, […]
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) survivors often need redefine, postpone, or miss out on many of the typical young adult life experiences – things like going to college, starting a family, or building a career. Similarly, AYA survivors encounter issues unique to facing cancer that many peers don’t have to – such as dealing with […]
What a busy, exciting, game-changing year this has been at The SAMFund. Right before we head into 2015, we are stopping for just a moment to reflect on some of the highlights of 2014, and offering our most sincere thanks to each of you for supporting us along the way! We grew Not too long […]
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