Pioneers for a cure
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Tom Chapin
About American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. Learn more about ACS, what they do, and their plans for the future.
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We’ve funded more than 40 cancer charities around the world. We went live in April 2009 and first donations were received the same day that went to charities. Half of our donors upgrade to donations of $9.99 and even $99.99 per track.
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Over 100 songs have been recorded by artists from around the world, including Suzanne Vega, Ben E. King, Tom Chapin, Randy Brecker, Matt White, John Pizzarelli and David Broza. This community of contributors created historically significant music, which is only available through Pioneers For A Cure. All proceeds go to artist-selected cancer charities.
Free “Am Yisrael Chai” Single
Pioneers For A Cure released the single “Am Yisrael Chai,” a dynamic and beautiful mix of the traditional melody with the famous version written by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Enjoy it for free!
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Hero of the Week!
In 2015 Bree joined the Registry & received the call to donate just months later. On her 20th birthday Bree donated stem cells to a 14 year old boy. Years later Bree met Kwincy whose sickle cell disease had been cured by her stem cells.
Thanks to triage nurse, and US Army Veteran, Miriam Thomas, for participating in this past week's Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Virtual Ceremony.
Miriam talked about the impact Vietnam Veterans had on her decision to enlist, and read a short poem:
With the kickoff last night, we're officially in @RideForRoswell season! Get to know this year's torchlighter, Cheryl Reinhardt, an ovarian cancer patient who calls her role in this year's event "like winning an Oscar. It's the highest honor." #RFR22
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Last June, @LivingBeyondBC offered its two-part Wellness Summit, “Promoting Health: Nutrition and Exercise Essentials.” Check out my event recap for @cancerwellmag https://t.co/8bo94DwU5f #BreastCancer #CancerNutrition #CancerExercise
Today is the last day to participate in the auction of Polly King’s original artwork benefitting Roswell Park Creative Arts. Bring beauty into your own home knowing you’re supporting patients & their families through the healing power of art. Bid today at https://t.co/kcGfIXJf1O.
Our social work team continues to bring daily comfort, help and hope to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis. As we wrap up #SocialWorkMonth this month, and every month, we want to thank our social workers for all that they do! https://t.co/q47my0HJJE #ThankYouSocialWorkers
Are you ready to help beat cancer? Tesco is turning pink between 28 Mar – 3 Apr to support @CR_UK's @raceforlife. You can do your bit by rounding up your shop to the nearest £1 at the self-service till, donate your Clubcard vouchers or donate online. Together we will beat cancer.
Every year in the UK, around 420 children aged 0-14 are diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumour. There are 18 different types of these tumours and survival varies considerably between them. #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth @CCLG_UK 1/2
It’s #AutismAcceptanceWeek – in case you missed it, check out @sebgreenhough’s thoughts on the need for human diversity and including disabled and neurodivergent people in research. Read our blog post here: https://t.co/JO3CPx4LB9
Everyone should be able to travel for cancer treatment and appointments regardless of their income, gender identity, or color of their skin. That’s why we’ve awarded $4.2 million in transportation and lodging grant funding to health systems across the country.
The fourth webinar in our After the Results series is available on-demand. Tune in as our expert panel discusses how recent research on #HCT for older adults with #MDS has implications for community hematologists and oncologists.
Access now: https://t.co/Brff2GGcPk
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Chris first joined the St. Jude family in a way no one would choose: as a patient dad. Determined to contribute to finding a cure for the sickle cell disease that afflicts his two daughters, he now works as a lab technician at St. Jude. Watch the full video to learn more.
