Did you know that in the US each year an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed and 609,000 cancer deaths will occur? Over 260,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women and more than 2,500 cases in men. Women in the U.S. have 1 in 8 lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. We say enough is enough.
Stridin’ & Survivin’ is a non-profit cancer charity founded in 2010 and located just outside of Edwardsville, Illinois in a small, rural town called Hamel, Illinois. We are a small but mighty group comprised of cancer survivors and family members of survivors and those lost who want to make a difference in cancer research and patient services. Together, we are a cancer charity that creates and runs fundraising events to not only bring awareness to fighting the disease, but to raise funds and provide services for cancer research and those in our local communities going through cancer treatment.
While we continually take donations online, we also offer several events throughout the year to support our fundraising efforts. These annual events include our Spring Vendor/Craft Fair, Dinner Auction, Community Yard Sale and Shop The Town Pink Vendor/Craft Fair. To participate in these events, please visit our events page for dates, times and entry deadlines.
Stridin’ & Survivin’ is honored to be able to offer assistance for patients currently in cancer treatment. This program provides fuel cards to assist with transporation costs to and from cancer treatment facilities. Visit this program to learn more about how it can help you or your family and to apply for assistance today.
With the help of our volunteers, event participants and community supporters, Stridin’ and Survivin’ has donated over $420,000 to various cancer-related charities including the American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Susan G. Komen, St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, St. Clare Share Gas Card Program, Siteman Cancer Center, HIS Kids and Friends of Kids With Cancer.
With your help, Stridin’ and Survivin’ can make a difference in the fight against cancer. Donate now, become a vendor, attend our events, or learn more about how you can volunteer with our cancer charity today.
