Cancer

Submitted by LastHelpingHand on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 22:30

the problem:

Breast Cancer Awareness and those directly affected by its dangers.

vital stats:

people impacted:

200

people involved:

why it's important:

It is important that ladies understand its true dangers and how it adversely affects their lifestyles, the people around them as a whole and the community itself.
I believe their are many people doing nothing more than wearing the ribbon and it's important to actually advocate with ACTION.

the plan of action:

PHIVE Boards 4 Breast Cancer is backed by Zeta Tau Alpha, a Sorority in my local Post-secondary Campus.

My plan is to take those who endure the career of Action Sports and advertise Breast Cancer Awareness to

A: Raise funds for mammograms

B: Promote healthy lifestyles among those that may have loved ones directly affected by its dangers. ckn2

C: Advertise charitable benefit concerts

how you can get involved:

Sending video clips of action sports like snowboarding, dirt biking, rollerblading, skateboarding, bmx,etc.

Sending videos of dancing, running, singing and personal beliefs.

DONATIONS are greatly accepted. Breast Cancer clothing.

Fellowships, musical promotion.

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Submitted by charitygirl92127 on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 20:07

the problem:

Pop tab collecting is an important fundraising effort for the Ronald McDonald House. Since 1987, the Pop Tab Program has raised nearly $1 million dollars toward our operating budget and helped defer the cost for families staying here. Pop tabs bring approximately $35,000 per year to our House.

vital stats:

people impacted:

200

people involved:

why it's important:

Because as a teen who fought cancer and won....any fundraising I can do is extremely helpful

the plan of action:

All you have to do is pop off the tabs from your pop or other beverage cans, soup cans, pet food cans, tennis ball containers, etc. Next, save them in any container. Place your collection container in a central location at home, work or school. When your container is full, you can drop-off your pop tabs at the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities any day of the week during office hours. Many local McDonald’s restaurants also accept pop tabs.

how you can get involved:

YES! you can either start your own drive or send me the tabs at 11276 grassy trail drive
San Diego Ca, 92127
and I will send them where they need to go!

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Submitted by mackenziegreer on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 19:47

the problem:

Teenage Cancer patients have to go through a lot during treatment. Being a teenager myself, I know how concerned the age is about appearance and these teens are already dealing with the stress and discomfort of chemo and radiation. Fashion with Compassion has collected donations of hats, scarves, bags, t-shirts, and jackets from garment companies in California such as Quiksilver, Roxy, Rhythm, and D.C. Shoes, to give to patients to lift their spirits but also make them more comfortable about how they look while they lose their hair, etc. The project has also held garage sales to collect funds to purchase gift cards that are given to patients as a token after each treatment to make the experience more positive.(see the article about our most recent sale attached) To date the project has collected over $18,000 in donated items and purchased $1100 in gift cards.

vital stats:

people impacted:

500

people involved:

why it's important:

My grandmother passed away from colon cancer three years ago and my other grandmother is a breast cancer survivor. Their struggles motivated me to try and help patients my age that are going through the same difficult process. After a visit to the only pediatric oncology hospital in my county, I noticed that there was a great deal of donations and support for very young children and many programs available to adults, but not a lot for kids my age. I feel like the teens are in need of serious encouragement as well. Cancer does not discriminate by age, race, or sex, but there is definitely less emphasis placed on the teenage patient and I feel like the teens are in need of serious encouragement as well. I am not the only person who feels that we need to help patients. Everyone has been touched in some way by cancer whether a relative, friend, or neighbor has been diagnosed. Helping these kids also helps their families and the people that care about them.

the plan of action:

After my visit to the hospital, I started sending letters to California Apparel Manufacturers requesting donations for my project. I also started a youth club with my friends to think of other ways we can raise money to provide donations to the teen patients. The donated items have been dispersed though a variety of organizations that the local Am.Cancer Society office works with. I am also the Youth Community Site Counsel representative for my county which gives me the opportunity to speak to professionals and business owners to spread the word and help make connections on what we are trying to accomplish. Our next goal is to hold an event where these kids can come and collect the different donated items while we also have booths for fun things for them to do. Such as food booths, make up sessions, manicures, a d.j. or band and dancing, etc. A "Fun Day" for the teens. We are soliciting local vendors in the community to participate and raise awareness. The areas where product is being dispersed is currently in the process of expanding to three other counties so we can help approximately 1200 more individuals.

how you can get involved:

Contact companies or businesses to ask for donations that can be given to teen patients through the Am.Cancer Society. Cash donations can also be collected to purchase gift cards or items that these kids can benefit from. Their families are strapped from the cost of their treatments so any help with items to encourage and support them is important.

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Submitted by protectthehuevos on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 22:00

the problem:

The problem that Protect the Balls is addressing is the huge lack of support for men diagnosed with male-specific cancers, i.e. prostate and testicular cancer. Our inspiration comes from the huge movement and support that breast cancer has gained, and we are willing to work until we can duplicate those results for prostate and testicular cancer.

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why it's important:

These two cancers are important to me because college-aged men are the most likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer. Because I am a college student, I am at an advantage to help raise awareness and support. Prostate cancer has 8000 more diagnoses per year than those of breast cancer. When I started Protect the Balls, I knew we should include prostate cancer because it is a silent epidemic. It is spreading, but no one is taking action. Protect the Balls, however, is taking action.

the plan of action:

So far, Protect the Balls has begun fundraising by selling t-shirts and bracelets that I bought with my own money. By now, the shirts and bracelets are more than payed off with excess of over $1000 earned by sales. We plan to continue expanding our inventory and receiving more donations by becoming a registered 501c3 non profit organization. We also have several patents in the works.

how you can get involved:

For others to help its as easy as spreading the word. Recently, I have collaborated with Dr. Rovito of the Men's Health Initiative to spread the word about Protect the Balls. We will soon be featured on several internationally renowned men's health websites such as Men's Health and College Men's Centers.

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Submitted by roger2286 on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:57

the problem:

The Problem im planning to solve is hunger, homelessness, batterd woman, sick, poor, religious pratcie i school, troubled youth etc..

vital stats:

people impacted:

100

people involved:

why it's important:

It is important to me cause i hate to see my society go down hill and suffer from poverty. I came from a rough childhood and i know what it feels like not to have nothing i just want to give back and bea ble to help and give back to all.

the plan of action:

My plan to open up more shelter facilities food programs, build more schools and universities, afterschool programs keep kids engaged.

how you can get involved:

I need funding, dedicated people who will help and fight for the cause. Support and a better network to reachout to american society

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Submitted by Bisma.gowani on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:32

the problem:

Its not an specific problem we are trying to solve. We are trying to get the community involved into helping fight cancer, this relay is an nationally held event. I have taken it upon myself to hold an Mini-Relay in our sugar land community. We are trying to raise money and awareness to find the cure for cancer, so the world can have more birthdays.

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why it's important:

This project is held very close to my heart. Not because I know some one close to me has cancer, but it is close to me because this is one problem we can solve and find the cure for if we can raise awareness. Relay for Life has always held a special place in my heart since I was in middle school. This relay brings many together, helps us to celebrate, remember and fight back. This event itself is truly an motivational and inspirational event. During this mini-relay we will start off with an survivors walk (and have the planned ceremonies as the regular ones offer.) It is an event held in one place where everyone comes together to create awareness, and even donate to help us find the cure for cancer.

the plan of action:

For this project, I am rounding up a committee of High School students, who will help me carry out this big event which will be held in April. This event will be themed (An evening in paradise.) We will have a bunch of booths set up by various high schools, as well as having teams walking around the track at all times. We will also have entertainment. Not only will we have this one big event, but to support our event, we are having a bunch of fundraisers, such as a car-wash, and also even asking restaurants to give us ___ percent of proceeds that night.

how you can get involved:

Others can help by coming out to our event, supporting, donating and by raising awareness!

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Submitted by jemely99 on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 14:50

the problem:

lung cancer becasue of the loss of joe paterno

vital stats:

people impacted:

100

people involved:

120

why it's important:

because joe paterno was lenendary coach

the plan of action:

30min 409 passes awarness for lung cancer raise

how you can get involved:

money donations

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Submitted by dosomething247 on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 22:01

the problem:

In this life-changing volunteer experience, I have witnessed many innocent children about to die due to lack of money. These children came from impoverished homes, provinces, and unfortunately were diagnosed with the terminal disease known as Cancer. I want to continue to help this organization in order to reduce poverty, and help these children get healed without having to worry about the money.

vital stats:

people impacted:

200

people involved:

why it's important:

I took the time to volunteer in my native country, Lima, Peru, and that's what makes it so special. I am a citizen of the United States of America, yet I acquire that hispanic ethnicity and feel the need to give back to my native land, for helping my parents come to this amazing country, America.

the plan of action:

My cousin, an oncologist surgeon was the one who notified me about this enlightening opportunity. I flew to Lima, Peru and dedicated my time and love to these innocent individuals. In the future, I would like to somehow give back to this organization by transforming me in a positive way, because I will never be the person I was before. I have changes the lives of the children institutionalized at the National institute of Neoplastic diseases and have showed them the their schooling will not be prevented due to health reasons

how you can get involved:

Others can help by contacting me. I will be more than happy to contact him with the classroom coordinator of this organization.

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Submitted by Julia Carpey on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 17:17

the problem:

A common misconception many young women have is that it will not effect them until we are in our 40’s or older. Through the campaign, which I cofounded, entitled "I Support My Girls," we work to raise money which goes towards an organization called Sharsheret, which works towards education, fund raising for prevention and cures as well as making connections with women who are currently suffering and women who have survived breast cancer. This, in turn, creates a cohesive, symbiotic community. We, as our own entity, also work to spread education and awareness on the varying issues surrounding breast cancer as well as working towards prevention. While this is applicable to women at any age, we have grown to have goals to enhance our efforts to target young women specifically to show the many risks we face even in our teens and early adulthood.

Originally created as a philanthropy project connected to my sorority, Alpha Epsilon Phi, my cochair and I came up with the idea that ultimately reached women internationally (women in Canada, and an alumnus of our sorority in the UK). As the project grew, my cochair and I ran with the concept and are marketing the bras and the meaning behind them internationally.

vital stats:

people impacted:

24,000

people involved:

why it's important:

Breast cancer is an issue that effects all women internationally. It knows no race, ethnicity, age, religion or socioeconomic status. It is prejudice towards one group: women. Yet, a common misconception many young women have is that it will not effect them until a fairly arbitrary age. It has effected women in my family and close friends of my family's, as is the case with many people. Our primary goal is to make that known and take actions to educate and prevent the many facets surrounding breast cancer.

the plan of action:

We self-designed and patented sports bras which proudly display the double entendre, "I Support My Girls" on the front. The black and pink design also sports a sleek breast cancer ribbon with a different spin on its back, a badge of honor for the women not only directly affected by breast cancer but for all those who have and appreciate their “girls.” And the women responded: originally planning on selling 200, within a week we were flooded with well over 1200 hundred orders thanks to social media connections. With the gracious production support of Kotis Design, bras were available to the public for $20 each online with 100% of the profits benefiting Sharsheret. Sharsheret is an organization dedicated to awareness and prevention of breast cancer and therapeutic connections for women suffering from breast cancer with women who have survived breast cancer. Ultimately, we hope to have an organization that connects to young women on a large scale to educate them on the risks of breast cancer as it differs for each woman according to genes, and the preventative measures they can be taking at a young age.

how you can get involved:

Others can purchase our bras at http://www.kotisdesign.com/supportmygirls to help support this cause.