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A stranger's simple gesture during cancer treatment inspired Vandana Gupta to create V Care Foundation, which has spent three decades supporting cancer patients with medical aid, prostheses, and emotional care. Her Mumbai-based nonprofit ensures no one faces cancer alone.
A 20-year-old star quarterback is using his platform to advocate for mental health access after battling depression while his mother fought cancer. His letter to Oregon's governor reveals how support saved him and why he's leading the charge for others.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore wrote to the governor about his depression battle while his mother fought cancer. Now he's using his platform to expand mental health resources for others.
Marielle McLeod was a busy mother of four when a late-stage colorectal cancer diagnosis at 36 turned her world upside down. Nine years cancer-free, she's now directing a national nonprofit and will be honored at a major PGA Tour event for her advocacy work.
Jazz Sethi was 13 when a sudden 7kg weight loss revealed Type 1 Diabetes. Now the Ahmedabad dancer runs Diabesties Foundation, connecting 60,000+ patients across India who once felt invisible.
Allison Solomon didn't ignore her symptoms at 37, and that decision saved her life. Now in remission, she's helping spread awareness that colon cancer is rising in younger adults.
Mathew Knowles returned to his college campus for the first time in five decades to reconnect with students and spread his message about cancer survival. The six-year breast cancer survivor is using his platform to save lives through early detection awareness.
After discovering she has 50 uterine fibroids, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o is fighting to give women better treatment options than invasive surgery. She's raising $200,000 for research and taking her cause to Congress.
Bash Luks is transforming Uganda's entertainment scene by blending music, acting, and HIV advocacy to reach young people where they are. His work with youth health organizations is helping reshape how a generation talks about prevention and testing.
A stranger in the crowd noticed a bump on Darryl Bigelow's neck during his wellness talk and urged him to get checked. That keen eye saved his life when doctors discovered Stage 2 thyroid cancer the size of an orange.
Full House star Dave Coulier is now cancer-free after beating both Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma and tongue cancer. The 66-year-old actor is using his survival story to spread a life-saving message about early detection.
A Brighton breast cancer survivor is breaking the silence around cancer by sharing her story and encouraging open conversations. Her early detection and connection with other survivors shows the power of awareness and community support.
The nation's largest conservative mothers organization is launching a nationwide campaign to combat illegal Chinese-made vapes flooding U.S. schools. Their efforts align with recent federal crackdowns that seized $86.5 million worth of illicit products designed to appeal to children.
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The beloved Bundy family is coming together for a special reunion to raise money for MS research. Christina Applegate personally chose the charity, highlighting life-changing treatments developed from their work.
Actor Eric Dane couldn't attend an ALS gala due to his health, but sent a powerful message of hope and determination. Fellow ALS advocate Aaron Lazar accepted the award on his behalf as the community rallied around him.
After an aggressive cervical cancer diagnosis during pregnancy, a former Google employee picked up her reporter's notebook and discovered writing wasn't just therapy. It became her path to survival and a mission to help others.
Childhood Cancer International's survivor network, SurNet, brought together childhood cancer survivors worldwide in 2025 through webinars, shared stories, and advocacy. The growing community is now expanding partnerships to reach even more survivors seeking connection and hope.