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Prevent Cancer Foundation highlights
CEO’S CORNER
Dear Readers, As we embark on the second half of 2020, we remain hopeful that we can make the world a safer, healthier place. On December 3, 2020, the Prevent Cancer Foundation will celebrate 35 years of saving lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection. When the Foundation was created, we were the only organization solely focused on cancer prevention, rather than the search for treatments and cures. We still are! But I am excited to say that after three and a half decades fighting for change, attitudes have shifted and prevention is getting its due. Through research, education, outreach and advocacy we have helped countless people avoid a cancer diagnosis. As we reflect on the change and progress we have driven over the years, we look to the future to make an even bigger impact. As a Foundation, we have come together to envision new, bold goals to meet the challenge of reducing cancer deaths by 40% by 2035, the Foundation’s 50th anniversary. Specifically, we are committed to investing: • $20 million toward research in innovative early detection technologies including universal (multi-site) cancer screening • $10 million to expand cancer screening and vaccination access in underserved communities • $10 million to educate the public about screening and vaccination options As we celebrate 35 years and imagine the change we can create in the next 15 years, we will continue to pursue this lifesaving work— because together, we have the power to Stop Cancer Before It Starts!®
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Carolyn Aldigé Founder and CEO
PREVENT CANCER FOUNDATION ® HIGHLIGHTS
DIALOGUE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
For the first time in in its 20+ year history, the Prevent Cancer Dialogue (formerly Dialogue for Action®) went virtual! In light of social distancing guidelines, the Foundation moved this year’s Dialogue online to continue our signature conference. This shift enabled us to reach new audiences and triple attendance records for the event.
Participants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia tuned in for these informative sessions:
Cervical Cancer and HPV
Innovative Technologies to Expand Cancer Screening Challenges and Opportunities for Cancer Prevention and Screening in Indian Country
Visit preventcancerdialogue.org to watch the recorded sessions.
