Dec
20

CFC Cause of the Week: Fight cancer with compassion

This week’s CFC Cause of the Week is Global Health & Research. Many factors can improve our overall health and well-being even before we get sick: access to preventative care, proper nutrition, clean water, and health care awareness initiatives. Additionally, researchers work to find cures and better treatments for diseases and chronic conditions.

Cause of the week Global Health and Research

The nonprofit community addresses these issues and supports those battling critical illnesses, coping with chronic medical conditions, combatting substance abuse, and living with disabilities. CFC charities act as liaisons between labs, scientists, governments, and communities, helping the public to have equitable access to the latest healthcare options. Here is just one example from a CFC-participating charity:

Aspen, a happy, adorable 2-year-old baby underwent treatment for a brain tumor in her native Philippines. But six months later, the cancer was back and spreading. Aspen’s parents were frantic until they received a referral to a CFC-participating children’s hospital in the US. “When they told us everything will be free, it was like a thorn was taken away,” said her dad. “At first, it’s unbelievable. We were so grateful.” Even undergoing cancer treatment, Aspen remained bubbly and playful. The family now focuses on living each day to the fullest, with a sense of gratitude.

You can help patients like Aspen hear, “you’re in remission!” Donate today. (Please make sure that you list 20560 for the Smithsonian Zip Code when donating.)

Here are a few more examples of how your CFC donations can help:

  • Host family members of patients in comfortable accommodations near hospitals.
  • Distribute simple solutions like mosquito nets to communities with prevalent malaria.
  • Work to find cures for common diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Learn more about Global Health & Research and visit the Virtual Charity Fair.

Providing someone with medical treatment would be an amazing way to GIVE HAPPY this holiday season!

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Posted: 20 December 2023
About the Author:

Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt.