Giving because no one should face cancer alone. Launching my fundraiser in honor of my best friend Veronica. Thank you for your continued support, friendship, endless laughs, and a shoulder to cry on throughout my entire life, LITERALLY. You mean so much to me. 💛 Gratitude, pass it on! 

b-present Foundation is a nonprofit focused on ensuring every adolescent and young adult with cancer feels connected and supported

**Nearly 90,000 Adolescent and Young Adults (AYAs) ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States, and this number continues to increase.** 

Additionally, there are over 633K AYA survivors currently living in the US. AYAs are the most underserved population by age, and it is well documented that they often fall through the gaps in the healthcare system. Social support is vital to their quality of life and health outcomes. Yet, supporters in this age group often lack the life experience to stay connected and supportive, leaving the patient to endure this difficult time feeling isolated and alone.

b-present Foundation is a San Diego-based nonprofit established following the devastating loss of 20-year-old [Kirsten](https://b-present.org/kirstens-story/) to cancer in 2016. We improve the quality of life and health outcomes of adolescents and young adults with cancer nationwide through programs that promote and strengthen connections between young adults and their communities of support.

b-present actively engages with the national AYA community of survivors, supporters, health professionals, researchers, and nonprofits. b-present partners with researchers to study the barriers to social support, lead monthly meetings with western hospital AYA coordinators, lead focus groups to get program feedback, and host annual community workshops to discuss support gaps. These collaborative relationships allow the diverse needs of the AYA population to stay top of mind and shape future program innovations, interventions, and strategies to improve support.

Our goal is to help every individual see the important role they can play in the social support network and how they have the power to reduce social isolation and improve health outcomes by being present when they are needed most. 

Through two key programs, b-aware and b-there, we amplify the importance of presence before a diagnosis and provide the tools and resources after a diagnosis so supporters feel ready and empowered to be present when needed. Why? **Because every young adult with cancer should feel connected and supported throughout treatment and beyond.**

[b-aware](https://b-present.org/b-aware)

Measurably improve AYA readiness to provide quality support for AYAs with cancer nationwide through research-based education on the challenges, barriers and how-to’s of social support, and ignite a community inspired, equipped and ready to be present when they are needed most.

[b-there](https://b-present.org/b-there)

Measurably improve AYA quality of life from the point of diagnosis onward by improving communication and connection between AYAs with cancer and their communities of support, empowering supporters to be there when needed, and supporting them in their efforts. 

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I believe in gratitude+action and that together we can build a better world. Have the best job as Cofounder at Every.org :)

This Tuesday, grateful for Kirsten’s legacy — a reminder to always live full out. Gratitude, pass it on. 👊

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When we received the news that Kirsten was diagnosed with cancer and was being treated at Stanford, we needed to temporarily relocate from San Diego to be by her side in Palo Alto. Our dog Leo was an important part of our family (Kirsten was the reason we had our sweet Leo), but we immediately had to face the stressful and difficult decision of whether or not to bring a dog when we knew we would not be able to give her the attention she needed. No sooner did the thought enter our mind than my amazing brother and sister-in-law (Matt and Becky), reached out and offered to take Leo in - for as long as needed. They already had 3 dogs, but generously opened their door for one more so that we could focus our attention on Kirsten. They even came down to pick up Leo so that it was one less thing we had to worry about. It couldn't have been easy having a house with four dogs, but they made Leo feel like part of their family, and we never had to worry one minute about her quality of life. The kindness and generosity Matt and Becky showed in that moment, and for every moment thereafter, will never be forgotten. They were so generous with their love and gave Kirsten the greatest gift of all - peace of mind so she could focus on her health. She loved and appreciated Matt and Becky so much for helping in such an important and impactful way.  We dedicate this Gratitude-sday fundraiser in memory of Matt and in honor of Becky. We love you both forever and always. ❤️

Giving Tuesday Fundraiser for b-present

For Giving Tuesday, share the love by launching a fundraiser or making a donation in honor of someone who chose to be there for you and made a huge difference in your life. 

This is your chance to pay it forward and help others be there for their loved one dealing with cancer. Your contribution will directly support newly diagnosed cancer patients and their supporters, and ensure they have the tools they need to b-there post-diagnosis, throughout treatment, and beyond. 

Here's how your contribution will support the young adult cancer community... 🫶

➡️ $25 donation provides a hospital with supporter roadmaps for 10 patients and their supporters.

➡️ $50 donation helps fund one Support Kit to be distributed to a newly diagnosed cancer patient to help them navigate their new "normal" during a scary and challenging time. Each kit includes comfort items, access to b-present's digital resource suite, and practical tools. These kits are designed by cancer survivors who have been there.

➡️ $100 donation helps ensure that newly diagnosed patients and their supporters receive the help they need throughout treatment and beyond with our recently launched b-there connection and support app.

➡️ $500 donation will help support our 2023 Spark Tank Innovation Workshop, where the AYA cancer community comes together to brainstorm solutions to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for AYAs with cancer.

Will you Give the Gift of Presence this holiday season so my organization can continue supporting the implementation of our programs in hospitals and schools nationwide? 

I know there are SO many great organizations to give to this holiday season, so your support would mean the world! 💛

Giving Tuesday: Support Young Adults with Cancer 💪

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