Hike for METAvivor
Tax deductible
I will be hiking approximately 136 miles over 10 days on the Northville Placid Trail in the Adirondacks, and would like to dedicate each mile to raise awareness and funds for METAvivor. Please join me on this journey, and help me spread the word. I am excited to give a little extra purpose to an already exciting adventure.
Ultimately I think it's time we stop focusing so much on saving the tatas and start focusing on saving lives. My own included...
"100% of breast cancer deaths occur because of metastasis, and almost 100% of people whose breast cancer has metastasized will die from it. In the United States alone, this means that more than 40,000 vibrant lives are lost each year.
Despite these stark realities, the popular breast cancer fundraising movements give on average only 2-5% of their research funds to researching metastasis. Instead, their primary focus is on prevention, which does nothing to help those already diagnosed, and early detection, which does not impact those facing the ultimate death sentence of stage 4 breast cancer. And while only 6% - 10% of initial breast cancer diagnoses are metastatic, 30% of patients diagnosed with earlier stage breast cancer will eventually develop stage 4 breast cancer and die.
This does not need to happen. Many metastasis researchers believe that metastatic breast cancer could become a chronic, rather than terminal, disease, if only there were more money to do the research necessary to develop effective treatments. As such, METAvivor has launched a nationwide effort to raise awareness about metastatic breast cancer, with a push to dedicate 30% of all breast cancer research funds toward the metastatic breast cancer that 30% of patients will ultimately face. "
Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit METAvivor Research and Support Inc., and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.
More information about METAvivor Research and Support Inc.: From support groups to funding vital research our programs sustain the power of hope. Passionately committed patients and staff rally public attention to the urgent needs of the metastatic breast cancer (MBC) community, help patients find strength through support and purpose, and make EVERY dollar count as we work to fund research with the goal of regaining longevity with quality of life.
Ultimately I think it's time we stop focusing so much on saving the tatas and start focusing on saving lives. My own included...
"100% of breast cancer deaths occur because of metastasis, and almost 100% of people whose breast cancer has metastasized will die from it. In the United States alone, this means that more than 40,000 vibrant lives are lost each year.
Despite these stark realities, the popular breast cancer fundraising movements give on average only 2-5% of their research funds to researching metastasis. Instead, their primary focus is on prevention, which does nothing to help those already diagnosed, and early detection, which does not impact those facing the ultimate death sentence of stage 4 breast cancer. And while only 6% - 10% of initial breast cancer diagnoses are metastatic, 30% of patients diagnosed with earlier stage breast cancer will eventually develop stage 4 breast cancer and die.
This does not need to happen. Many metastasis researchers believe that metastatic breast cancer could become a chronic, rather than terminal, disease, if only there were more money to do the research necessary to develop effective treatments. As such, METAvivor has launched a nationwide effort to raise awareness about metastatic breast cancer, with a push to dedicate 30% of all breast cancer research funds toward the metastatic breast cancer that 30% of patients will ultimately face. "
Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit METAvivor Research and Support Inc., and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.
More information about METAvivor Research and Support Inc.: From support groups to funding vital research our programs sustain the power of hope. Passionately committed patients and staff rally public attention to the urgent needs of the metastatic breast cancer (MBC) community, help patients find strength through support and purpose, and make EVERY dollar count as we work to fund research with the goal of regaining longevity with quality of life.
Organizer
Mackenzie Rockcastle
Organizer
Bristol, NY
METAvivor Research and Support Inc.
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
