We are students. Some future cancer specialists. Some future researchers.
Cancer affected my family early on in my life, and I saw the heartache it brought to my loved ones. I've made it a mission over the last decade to learn, fight against, and knock out cancer. There is so much we still don't know but there is also a lot that we do know.
My mission in life is to spread awareness to all those willing to listen. I believe we can continue to advance in the fight--and I hope to spend the rest of my life doing so.
- Sarah Motorwala (Founder and President of KO Cancer)
The Numbers
This is what we're dealing with
Lung Cancer
Over 234,000 cases of individuals diagnosed this year and 50% fatal
Non-Melenoma Cancer (Skin Cancer)
3 million people diagnosed each year.
95% survival rate but never fully goes away.
Breast Cancer
Second leading cancer in the world.
Accounts for 8.8 million fatalities per year.
Women and Men
Women have a 40% higher chance of survival compared to men at 20%.
Common?
1 in every 3 people in the United States will develop cancer at some point.
Causes?
There are so many ways a person can contract cancer which makes research in the right areas that much more important.
Work Cited
Testimonials
A hopeful future
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, located within Harvard University, has treaded the water in the fight against cancer by examining the genes that lie dormant until activated and become cancerous.
Perhaps locating these genes in youth at a young age and repairing DNA may be one of the key practices moving forward that help us in this fight. These are preventative measures and would help solve the problem before it occurs.
Support Our Cause
Help us reach our goal of raising $3000 in funds for cancer research and treatment.
All money raised will go directly towards patient care and research initiatives.
The funds generated will be donated to Karmanos Cancer Institute, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Beaumont Hospital, and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital's cancer care program.
