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Origins

“While my mother was recovering from her cancer surgery in 2009, I overheard the phrase ”fuck cancer” in passing. It instantly resonated with me – so much so that I had a shirt made for her the next day adorned with this modern-day proverb. To me, the shirt said, “Yes, I have cancer – but [...]

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Origins

“While my mother was recovering from her cancer surgery in 2009, I overheard the phrase ”fuck cancer” in passing. It instantly resonated with me – so much so that I had a shirt made for her the next day adorned with this modern-day proverb. To me, the shirt said, “Yes, I have cancer – but no, I won’t go down without one hell of a fight.” It said, “I am not a patient – I am a survivor.” My mom, being the kick-ass little rebel that she is, immediately wore it with pride.

The reaction was astounding. Who knew these two little words could elicit so much support? Any time Mom wore the shirt she was inundated with messages of support and questions about where she got it. Wanting to do my part to Fuck Cancer, I decided to start making and selling these shirts for a cancer charity.

Soon after, however, I realized that Fuck Cancer was far larger than just a T-shirt – it was an entire movement. Additionally, I wanted to have more control over where the funds raised went, to ensure they made a direct and tangible difference to cancer patients (henceforth known as Cancer Fuckers). This movement is run by a non-profit and foundation with a mandate to teach people how to look for cancer, thus making a concrete change to early cancer diagnosis. One of the ways we do this is by giving Cancer Fuckers, friends, and fans an open community to share, vent, grieve and heal in a safe space.

Since then, Fuck Cancer has grown in leaps and bounds into an international movement aimed at educating supporters fostering community, harnessing emotion, and galvanizing change.

About

It’s not just a T-shirt, it’s a movement

Fuck Cancer saves lives by teaching people how to look for cancer, instead of just find it.
We change the way society perceives cancer by challenging the stigma and the victim mentality. We shift the balance of power from the cancer to the patient, and turn “patients” into “cancer Fuckers”, fighters, and survivors.

We change the way cancer is treated by promoting early detection. While we may not see a “cure” for cancer in our lifetimes, early detection is the surest way to prevent a lot of suffering and save a lot of lives. We can only do this through education, which is why raising awareness is just as important as raising funds.

Why Fuck?

Because it’s what everyone is thinking. It’s a head-in-your-hands moment. It’s not sexual or violent. It’s defeated and defiant. It’s OK to have a valid emotion around us, we don’t need to be daffodils and daisies all the time. If there’s ever a time to use the word Fuck, it’s now. But if the thought of dropping the F Bomb makes you cringe, fear not- we have a censored version made with you in mind.

What makes FC different?

We don’t fund research. Why? We’re not researchers. So, what are we? Impatient. This is the era of instant gratification, and while research is incredibly important and something we encourage- what about now? By speaking directly to Generation Y we can make a difference today. Why Gen Y? Read on, Friend!

Why Gen Y?

Gen Y includes people around 17-35 years old, but in the Fuck Cancer dictionary (aka… The Fucktionary), Gen Y is anyone with a parent. We target Gen Y because today, kids affect their parents more than any generation ever has. With the exponential growth in technology and education, we’ve taken responsibility for teaching our parents how to shop online, program their TiVo, and lower their cholesterol; so we might as well teach them something that can save their lives.

HOW can you get involved?

Check out the oh-so-many ways you can jump on board. We are the generation that will make late stage cancer diagnosis Fucking History.

Use of Proceeds

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Want to know exactly how your generous donation helps us to Fuck Cancer? Read on for the fascinating details!

Community

Welcome to the Fuck Cancer community. There are so many ways to get involved, so park yourself in front of the computer, grab a cup of tea, and take your time exploring some of the interactive things you can do to be a part of the movement.

Get Involved

Get Involved

This wouldn’t be a movement without YOU (yes, you!), so thank you for wanting to get involved. Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 days to spare, there is always a way that you can lend a hand. Learn how you can help Fuck Cancer grow.

How To

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