For anyone who’s ever lost a loved one to cancer, the date of their passing can be a difficult reminder of that loss. For Chris, it’s the day he lost his mother, telling us that, “June 19th is my least favorite day of the year … [In] previous years, I spiraled into being an anxious and depressed mess, stuck in a loop reliving the day she died.” Three years ago, he decided to do something different on that day. He chose to transform his grief into something positive and meaningful. Chris put together a charity compilation on his label of cover songs to benefit the Prevent Cancer Foundation, something that he’s continued to do each year since.
Chris’ story is one we hear all too often. For those impacted by cancer, whether by your own diagnosis or that of a loved one, the date of diagnosis or loss can feel hard to face. Taking back your day with a new, positive memory can be an uplifting way to channel those difficult feelings and associations. By organizing a fundraiser to benefit the Prevent Cancer Foundation, you can find a meaningful way to commemorate that date and turn one of your hardest days into something that can help others. Fundraisers like Chris’ charity compilation are critical to helping the Foundation continue its work to empower people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention and early detection. When you dedicate your gift in honor, memory, or celebration of someone, their legacy will be toward a world where no one dies of cancer.
Our team is here to support you and ensure your fundraiser is a success. Together, let us turn the pain of loss into a force for good!
