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RESOURCES Partners
I'm Not Done Yet Foundation -
imnotdoneyetfoundation.org
The I'm Not Done Yet Foundation helps adolescent and
young adult cancer patients and survivors live their lives
as fully as possible.
National Coalition for Cancer
Survivorship (NCCS) -
canceradvocacy.org/get-involved/cpat/
NCCS' mission is to advocate for quality cancer care for
all people touched by cancer. Founded by and for cancer
survivors, NCCS created the widely accepted definition
of survivorship and defines someone as a cancer survivor
from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life.
The NCCS Cancer Policy & Advocacy Team (CPAT) is
a program for survivors and caregivers to learn about
pressing policy issues that affect quality cancer care in
order to be engaged as advocates in public policy around
the needs of cancer survivors. CPAT provides cancer
survivors and caregivers with tools and training that build
upon their personal experiences to become effective
advocates to improve cancer care.
Patient Power - patientpower.info/
Patient Power is devoted to supporting cancer patients,
care partners and their loved ones through education and
advocacy-empowering them to get the right treatment
at the right time, while engaging the best healthcare team
possible. Patient Power interviews top medical experts
and researchers to offer the most current findings and
information, as well as personal accounts from dedicated
advocates and inspiring, knowledgeable patients. They
are committed to helping each person approach their
illness by fully understanding their individual diagnosis, to
seeking the best care, to getting second or third opinions,
or to consider a clinical trial.
Rare Patient Voice - rarepatientvoice.com/
Why Sign up with Rare Patient Voice? Who knows
better than you about your journey and experiences?
We connect you with researchers who are developing
products and services which can help you and others
with your condition. These researchers need patient input
so that they develop products and services that have a
meaningful impact on patients' lives. Over the past nine
years, Rare Patient Voice has paid patients over 8 million
dollars. How will I be paid? You will earn $100 per hour
for participating in studies. We pay by check to ensure
patients can use their compensation in any way they
wish. Sign Up Today!
The Ruth Cheatham Foundation -
ruthcheathamfoundation.org/
The Ruth Cheatham Foundation is an advocacy, non-profit
organization established to honor and continue the work
of a beautiful wife, mother, aunt, and friend named Ruth
Cheatham. Ruth had a passion for literature, education,
and mentoring the youth of North Texas. We strive to
continue with that mission by providing educational
devices to those battling through treatment and much
needed financial support so survivors complete their
college education.
Teen Cancer America -
teencanceramerica.org
Formed by legendary rockers Roger Daltrey and Pete
Townshend of the Who, Teen Cancer America's (TCA)
mission is to improve the experience, outcomes, and
survival of teens and young adults with cancer by
providing facilities and programs designed especially
for them in hospitals throughout the USA. Through
Teen Cancer America, we can HEAL, SUPPORT, and
TRANSFORM lives. Together, we can EMPOWER THE
FUTURE
BEAUTIFICATION
Bee You Wigs - beeyouwigs.com/our-story
Bee You Wigs philosophy is simple. Here, you can create
your own kind of beautiful. Pastel colored, pixie, mermaid,
whatever hairstyle you've ever wanted we can make it
specialized to you. Each and every wig is made by hand.
If you have Alopecia, going through cancer treatments,
thinning, or are just wanting a new look. Whatever the
reason, if you can think it, we can create it. For every 10
wigs purchased, we will be giving away a custom wig to
someone in need.
Thrive Causemetics - thrivecausemetics.com
Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup
artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her
dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's
compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa
to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and
philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering
women.
Walgreens Feel More Like You™ -
tinyurl.com/27n3erc7
Our Feel More Like You™ service features pharmacists
and beauty consultants who are specially trained to help
people better manage internal and visible side effects
from cancer treatments. When you're going through
treatment for any type of cancer, the side effects can
impact not only how you feel on the inside, but how
you see yourself in the mirror. When you look more like
yourself, it can help boost your mood and confidence. The
service is now available at select stores and its free-no
appointment needed.
CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT
Cancer and Careers - cancerandcareers.org/
Cancer and Careers, founded in 2001, is a national
nonprofit that empowers and educates people with
cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert
advice, interactive tools, and educational events. Its
free services include a comprehensive website and
library of publications in English and Spanish; legal and
insurance information; career coaching; resume review;
professional development micro-grants; and national
events and workshops for people with cancer and their
healthcare providers, coworkers, and employers.
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http://www.teencanceramerica.org http://www.imnotdoneyetfoundation.org http://www.canceradvocacy.org/get-involved/cpat/ http://www.beeyouwigs.com/our-story https://patientpower.info/ http://www.thrivecausemetics.com http://www.tinyurl.com/27n3erc7 http://www.rarepatientvoice.com/ http://www.ruthcheathamfoundation.org/ http://www.cancerandcareers.org/ http://www.ELEPHANTSANDTEA.COM
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