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Natalie Hanson is fundraising
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Hi Friends!

It's Natalie here :) As many of you know I used to be an avid runner. When I ran, I ran to feel good, to see how far I could go, to prove to myself that I could do it. Well, having three kiddos made life a little busier and so running took a back seat for quite a few years. However, I am now proud to announce that I am training for my first half marathon in over 10 years with the greatest purpose for which I have ever ran - to raise funds for Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation in support of my friend Kristen.

Kristen started off as a fellow 'daycare mama' friend of mine. She has two sweet girls who go to the same daycare as my kids. Since then she has turned into a genuine friend who is such an example of strength and resilience to me.

In December 2022, Kristen was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer (NET for short). One of the first things Kristen did after receiving this diagnosis was organize a golf fundraiser to raise funds for NET research. This is exactly who Kristen is as a person. Despite receiving this diagnosis, she worked to make something positive out of it. While she has navigated her journey she has continued to show me the strength of a mother, the strength of a fighter, and the strength of positivity.

NET is a rare form of cancer and deserves to be researched to the fullest to help those affected and empower those in charge of treatments with the best knowledge and understanding. Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation works not only to fund research for NET but also educate and provide resources for those affected.

As I train to run the Denver Colfax Half Marathon on May 19th 2024 I try to channel Kristen's strength to keep going. I hope to do my small part to bring awareness and support to this rare form of cancer that has affected Kristen and her young family. I would greatly appreciate your support in this endeavor. All donations will go directly to Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation.

xo,

Natalie
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Stephen Blackwood is fundraising
Polar Plunge for NET Cancer 2024
For more than a decade, we've plunged into the frigid Atlantic on New Year's Day. It's our small way of raising awareness of neuroendocrine cancer (which our beloved Catherine has) and funds towards better treatments and a cure.

Every dollar you give will be directed toward NET research at the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation.

You can see a video of one of our plunge's here, with music by David Blackwood.

We are deeply grateful for your support! We wish you and your loved ones the happiest of new years.

The Blackwoods and Friends

P.S. If you prefer to send a check directly to the Net Research Foundation (formerly named the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation), the address is:

NET Research Foundation

31 St. James Avenue, Suite 365

Boston, MA 02116
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Christine Tucker is fundraising
Mark Brennan - Neuroendocrine Tumor Research
In honor of Mark, and his upcoming birthday on November 19th, I am raising funds to support research and awareness of Neuroendocrine Cancers. This rare disease is underfunded from a research perspective. There is not a truly viable, long-term cure. Even those who are lucky enough to be in remission are often only there for a very short time.

Mark was initially diagnosed with Stage 3 Colorectal Cancer. After 18 months of treatments and surgeries, he was declared cancer free. Nine short months later, he had what was thought to be a recurrence, but ultimately was diagnosed as small cell neuroendocrine cancer. Sadly, he never really got into remission.

Mark and I talked a lot about life "after cancer" when he started his battle almost three years ago. I know one of the things he wanted to do was give back to others living with cancer. We talked about volunteering at children's cancer centers and participating in fundraisers and charity walks together. His time was cut so very short. He was never able to help support this cause in the way he wanted to. Now I will do it in his memory and honor him by asking our friends and family to help.

Funds raised will be donated, in Mark's name, directly to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation, and any donation will help make an impact.

The mission of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation is to fund research to discover cures and more effective treatments for neuroendocrine cancers. They work to address the lack of funding research on carcinoid, pancreatic, and related neuroendocrine cancers, as well as the lack of educational resources.

This Foundation was started in 2005 by a woman who was diagnosed with the same disease at only 29 years old. She recognized the importance of governmental funding and pharmaceutical industry attention to rare diseases. Her legacy continues in the work and research that continues today.

NETRF is the largest private funder of NET research, with the goal of curing these diseases. Since its inception in 2005, NETRF has awarded over $36 million in large-scale, multi-year research grants to leading scientists at renowned research institutions. NETRF has established itself as the leading and most efficient not-for-profit funder of neuroendocrine cancer research.

Please join me in honoring Mark's courageous fight with this terrible disease. I know it would mean so much to him and it means the world to me.

Mark, you are remembered, never forgotten and always loved.

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Alex DeMeritt is fundraising
In Loving Memory of Jannine Cueva DeMeritt
Jannine Cueva DeMeritt passed on January 3, 2023, at age 63 after a courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Jannine was truly a force of nature. She would light up every room she walked into with her bright smile and contagious laugh. Jannine was a strong and caring person who showed everyone around her to love fiercely and unconditionally. She lived her life to the absolute fullest and even when her battle with cancer became unbearable, she continued to fight, still dancing through it all. Her spirit and love will live on forever.

In her memory, we are raising money to benefit the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation, and any donation will help make an impact. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

More information about Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation: The mission of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation is to fund research to discover cures and more effective treatments for carcinoid, pancreatic, and related neuroendocrine cancers.
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Stephen Blackwood is fundraising
Corolla Polar Plunge 2022
For ten years now, we've plunged into the frigid Atlantic on New Year's Day. It's our small way of raising awareness of neuroendocrine cancer (which our beloved Catherine has) and funds towards better treatments and a cure.

Every dollar you give will be directed toward NET research at the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation.

You can see a video of this year's plunge here , with music by David Blackwood.

We are deeply grateful for your support! We wish you and your loved ones the happiest of new years.

The Blackwoods and Friends

P.S. If you prefer to send a check directly to the Net Research Foundation (formerly named the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation), the address is:

NET Research Foundation

31 St. James Avenue, Suite 365

Boston, MA 02116
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Joshua Broadman is fundraising
Help Me Marry Lauren
It was a cold day in Montreal when I looked into Justin and Jordans (Lauren's brothers) eyes to ask for permission to marry Lauren. They both were elated, however, behind their smiles was a devilish plan to make me "work for it".

A contract was drawn up by Justin and Jordan which outlined the details involved in being allowed to marry their sister. After some minor negotiations, a contract was finalized and 3 signatures in blood (otherwise known as "pen blood") bound the contract.

The contract outlined 18 different challenges I would have to complete prior to marrying Lauren. These included: Painting a mural in St. Laurent, eating a whole corn on the Cobb in under 30 seconds, beating Jordan & Justin in beer pong and to make an educational video on youtube.

However, ONE (well there are actually 3) challenge remains:

TO COMPLETE A HALF MARATHON!!!

As a completely untrained, out of shape medical student I will be putting my legs on the line as I walk/jog/run/cry my way through the 21.097494 km (13.1 miles) on Saturday, August 29th, 2020.

Although this half marathon means the world to me - as this will allow me to join the Zipkin Clan and marry Lauren - it also provides me the wonderful opportunity to go out and do some good!

WHAT GOOD YOU ASK? GREAT QUESTION!

The money raised to help me marry Lauren will all go towards the amazing research that is going on at the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research foundation. Their mission is to fund research to discover cures and more effective treatments for carcinoid, pancreatic, and related neuroendocrine cancers. The funds raised will be going towards this extremely important research to find treatment for these difficult to treat cancers. This organization is near and dear to my heart and if you would like to chat more about why I chose this organization feel free to personal message me :) I would like to thank you in advance for any and all donations!

DONATIONS:

18$ Donation - Will stop and do 18 sit-ups on the run
36$ Donation - Will stop and do 36 jumping jacks on the run
50$ Donation - Will do a 30 second sprint (on video so you can see my suffering)
100$ Donation - Half a km I will do backwards (lol, this is silly, open to other suggestions)
300$ Donation - Will take a shot of tequila (also lol)
Other denomination - Open to suggestions (within reason - i.e., doesn't kill me)

Thank you so much for supporting my love for Lauren and this amazing charity!

For more information: https://netrf.org/

Other challenges:

Challenge # 8 (create a mural on St Laurent) and Challenge # 18 (propose to Lauren in an epic manner)
Challenge #15 (make an educational youtube video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g57LfMFghJo
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Lynn Pearce is fundraising
Lilly's NET Cancer Awareness Fund
Saturday, November 10 is NET Cancer Day This is a very personal day for me, as Lilly, my 17-year-old daughter, was diagnosed with neuroendocrine (NET) cancer in July. After countless trips to U of M for appointments, tests, and scans, Lilly underwent surgery in late August to remove approximately 1/3 of her liver and several lymph nodes that contained tumors. She spent most of September of her senior year of high school either in the hospital or at home recovering. There is nothing, NOTHING, worse than seeing your baby in pain and terrified, and not being able to do or say anthing to take it away. Lilly is doing well now, but doctors can offer no insight into if or when the cancer will return. She currently receives monthly shots to prevent growth of any cancer cells that may still be in her body; she will need regular MRIs to check for cancer for the rest of her life. The uncertainty of the future is unbearable at times. Lilly is raising money that will go directly to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation. She is selling zebra stickers at school (the cancer ribbon for NET cancer is zebra stripes), and I started this Go Fund Me campaign in her honor. All money raised will go to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation's Spark Hope campaign, which is trying to "raise a total of $10 million to accelerate the search for more treatment options and cures for this poorly understood cancer." The campaign is "fueled by a challenge grant," which means that another foundation has agreed to match every dollar raised. You can find out more about the Foundation and the Spark Hope campaign here: https://netrf.org/donate/ To view the video Lilly made for her school fundraiser, go to: https://www.wevideo.com/view/1237112409 Lilly also made this video: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqBPJMCD8NF/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=xwf66n7kmo3l Thank you for your time and donation.
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Nasim Razavi is fundraising
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research
A neuroendocrine tumor is an abnormal growth that originates in specialized cells of the neuroendocrine system which are similar to nerve cells and hormone-producing cells. Such tumors can be cancerous or noncancerous and are most commonly found in the lungs, pancreas, and intestines. Because of the rarity of these tumors, treatment (which can include surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation) is very difficult and often unsuccessful, particularly if found at a late stage.

Through my connections in the medical field, I came across the case of a 16 year old girl in the Middle East who was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor and was undergoing treatment. I reached out to her via social media and we conversed regularly, talking about the differences in culture and life in our homes. This summer, after a long battle and multiple rounds of surgery and chemotherapy, she unfortunately passed away from progression of her tumor.

It is in her honor that I decided to start this campaign for the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation. Any donation will further advance research and hopefully result in the eventual eradication of this obstacle from people's lives.

Donate today to save a life! Any amount is appreciated!
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Peda Peda is fundraising
Scholzy's Fight Against NET Cancer
Jena Callen-Scholz is a beautifully resilient, tough-as-nails woman, battling a rare condition known as NET Cancer.  Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) is a term for a group of unusual cancers which develop from cells in the endocrine system. This can affect people of any age, and can be slow-growing or very aggressive.

We want to extend to everyone the opportunity, by opening this page, to support her and others fighting this silent and rare form of cancer.

All proceeds will be given directly to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation.

By donating to this page, you will be helping to fund research that will further help those who are afflicted with NET Cancer, and possibly help to find a cure for this uncommon and aggressive disease.

Your donation = more research.
More research = more answers.
More answers = more lives saved!
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About Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation

The mission of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation is to fund research to discover cures and more effective treatments for neuroendocrine cancers. To achieve rapid discovery of cures, the NET Research Foundation directs its donations to fund breakthrough scientific research of neuroendocrine cancers. Since its inception in 2005, the NET Research Foundation has awarded over $36 million in large-scale, multi-year research grants to leading scientists at renowned research institutions. The NET Research Foundation is committed to improving the lives of patients, families, and caregivers affected by neuroendocrine cancer by providing information and educational resources.

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Causes

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases, Cancers

Established

2005

Tax ID

20-1945347

NTEE code

Cancer Research

Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 20-1945347. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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Support Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation

Polar Plunge for NET Cancer 2024

Mark Brennan - Neuroendocrine Tumor Research

In Loving Memory of Jannine Cueva DeMeritt

Corolla Polar Plunge 2022

Help Me Marry Lauren

Lilly's NET Cancer Awareness Fund