Moving Beyond Cancer in NOLA: The LiveStrong Loop

February 2021

As we celebrate Black History Month, we are reminded of this disheartening fact: Black Americans have the highest death rate and shortest survival of any racial and ethnic group in the US for most cancers. In June 2020, Livestrong committed $50,000 annually to fund lasting solutions that will improve the cancer experience for Black Americans. And that's just the beginning - here's an update on the progress we've made together so far:

Because of YOU, this year we are able to invest $64,720+
in 5 organizations dedicated to filling the gaps in care.

✔️ Next month we are excited to share our new class of Livestrong Solution Grant Winners - all of whom are dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, internally and across all programmatic areas. Stay tuned to see how your support is changing the way we all live with cancer.

✔️ Additionally, we are happy to announce the second annual Icon Global EQ will be held on June 11th. This year, we will continue the conversation around inequities in the cancer experience within the Black community and will explore how we can leverage technology in new ways to do so. Registration opens soon - sign up to receive updates to be the first to know!

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Can't wait? Revisit insights from the inaugural Icon Global EQ (July 2020).

LEGACY

New Blog: The Unknown

In All Things, We Must Have Courage.

Taylor was a junior in high school when his mom was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Years later, her cancer returned and treatment options were eventually exhausted. Taylor's blog reflects on his priceless time with the woman he loved most in the world -- and how the agonizing early days of grief have now been replaced with a loving reminiscence of his Mom.

"When I get down, I think of the fight my Mom had. We can’t give up in this life. My Mother was a warrior. Her breast cancer battle taught us to value family more than ever. It taught us to persevere and fight through the challenges of life, but most of all, it taught us that in all things, we must have courage."

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Taylor runs with Team Livestrong in honor of his mom. Walk, run or ride in honor of your - or a loved one's - cancer journey.

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SOLUTIONS

Solution Session: Mental Health

Join Us for a Conversation on Mental Health

For those of you that joined us in October for the 2020 Livestrong Icon Summit, you've seen the power of bringing diverse, creative minds together to solve previously unsolveable cancer problems. Whether you're ready to continue to the conversation or are joining us for the first time, we welcome you to pull up a virtual seat + explore solutions related to Mental Health and Cancer.

Let Your Voice Shape the Future of Cancer Care.

Mental health is a big part of the cancer journey – not just for patients, but for their caregivers, family members and health care workers as well. With three conversations happening, you can choose the solution you want to be a part of:

1) Rebranding “mental health”
2) Connecting to others like me
3) Care Plan Implementation

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COLLABORATION

Supporter Shout Out!

Triple B - A Celebration of Life

Although the pandemic forced the event to go virtual, the event still raised over $7,000 for Livestrong's mission. Thank you, Triple B!

In 2017, the Triple B event was born as a way to celebrate the end of treatments for three friends that had been fighting cancer - two with breast cancer and one with colon cancer. What started out as a simple conversation around the breakfast table, has turned into a celebration of life that supports others in the fight and Livestrong's mission.

Michael K. - Taking A Slice Out Of Cancer

Livestrong Development Manager and pizza aficionado, Michael, ran one mile for every $100 donated to his DIY Fundraiser for Livestrong on Valentine's Day -- in a pizza costume. Not only did he reach his goal, he held to his word - despite the cold temperatures in ATX. Way to Keep Austin Weird, Michael!