I’m Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation
“To me, as a young adult cancer survivor, this award means so much because it speaks volumes about the Young Adult Cancer Movement. For our organization, it’s huge because it shows that the years that we’ve been here, we’ve come so far.” - Colleen O’Neill, I’m Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation
PRESENTED BY:
Adriana Gascoigne, Founder & CEO, Girls in Tech Laura Slezinger, Director of Corporate Development, Girls in Tech Watch the presentation »
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The Stupid Cancer Show is an international talk radio webcast, online at StupidCancerShow.com. For four years the show has produced 184 broadcasts, and boasts a listener-ship exceeding 1.5M worldwide. Using the power of social media, The Stupid Cancer Show has given a voice to millions of under-served children, teenagers and young adults living with cancer. Read more »
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