Mission
Our mission is to empower those affected by young adult cancer by building community, improving quality of life and providing meaningful survivorship.
Notes from the nonprofit
Each year, 72,000 young adults (ages 15-39) are diagnosed with cancer in the United States alone. That's one every eight minutes. This neglected group faces age-specific challenges - such as, infertility, loss of identity and independence, lack or loss of insurance, increased isolation, and stalled career development - with limited resources.
Stupid Cancer, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is the largest charity that makes cancer suck less for those touched by young adult cancer. Founded in 2007 by Matthew Zachary, the innovative, award-winning and evidence-based programs and services of this organization serve as a global bullhorn to propel the young adult cancer movement forward.
Comprehensively addressing young adult cancer through advocacy, research, support, outreach, awareness, mobile health, and social media, Stupid Cancer proudly supports a global network of patients, survivors, caregivers, providers, and advocates.
Ruling year
2005
Chief Executive Officer
Alison Silberman
Main address
40 Worth Street Suite 808
New York, NY 10013 USA
Formerly known as
Steps For Living
I2Y I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation
EIN
20-2027782
NTEE code
Cancer (G30)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (E01)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (O01)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
CancerCon
CancerCon is the annual gathering for the young adult cancer movement. CancerCon offers attendees an experience to get educated, empowered and connected to a network of age-appropriate support programs and services, and a global community of peers their own age who are just as pissed and scared as them.
Stupid Cancer Summits
Stupid Cancer Summits are educational, one-day regional programs produced in collaborative partnership with cancer centers large and small who are committed to making young adult cancer suck less.
The Stupid Cancer Show
The Stupid Cancer Show is a multi-award-winning talk radio podcast that, since 2007, has given voice to the young adult cancer movement and elevated the cause into the global spotlight. Each broadcast tackles hard hitting issues from politics, health care, civil rights and the environment to social media, entertainment, cancer research and education. We are the voice of young adult cancer.
Where we work
Awards
Most Innovative Use Of Social Media 2011
Classy Awards
Game-Changer Award 2010
LIVESTRONG
Best 50 Website Of Year 2007
TIME Magazine
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Global awareness of young adult cancer and the elimination of suffering and setback due to the diagnosis of cancer as a young adult ages 15-39.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The four pillars of our strategic plan are (1) Broaden awareness, (2) Deepen engagement, (3) Measure impact and (4) Support growth.
Driven by one survivor's experience and fueled by a core group of driven volunteers and dedicated partners, Stupid Cancer has catapulted to a position of strength and leadership in a very short period of time. Inspired by recent successes, the strategic plan provides an opportunity to envision a path for even greater achievement, punctuated by tangible actions and measurable goals. The importance of measurement cannot be overemphasized. Collecting this important information across all platforms and programs is vital to the future success of the organization, whether they be as part of a fundraising activity or a reputation management tool and everything in between.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Leadership, brand, community reputation and influence.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
True operational sustainability.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Stupid Cancer, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 2/12/2020
Noah Zachary
Premier Inc
Kellie Herbert
Amazon
Karen DeMairo
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Bryan Bloom
Dunn Meadow Pharmacy
Catherine Benedict
Stanford University School of Medicine
David Richman
Raymond James
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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