Our Story

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  2009

  Yael Cohen Braun founded Fudge Cancer after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her mission was to change the way people talk about cancer and educate the community on early detection and prevention, while providing real tangible support for the cancer community’s hearts, minds and souls.
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  2010

  Julie Greenbaum created F*ck Cancer in honor of her mother who lost her life to ovarian cancer. To honor her mother’s legacy, Julie began organizing events to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.
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  2015

  Yael and Julie announce the merger of their two entities to form one unified non-profit. Together, the two founders are dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer while empowering their shared community to be the generation that makes a real change in the cancer space and ultimately improve health outcomes.
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  Today

  Fudge Cancer aims to continue the strong voice and passion started by our irreverent founders. Using wit, edge and humor, we’re cultivating a community that is a safe space for people to learn, share and support each other during some of the hardest days of their lives.