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Helping Cancer Research with "Play to Cure: Genes in Space"

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Become a galactic legend and help further cancer research. Scientists at Cancer Research UK (CRUK) recently pioneered some innovative methods for expediting the quest for a cure. At first glance, Play to Cure: Genes in Space might not appear to be a game designed to aid advances in cancer research. Jennifer Ann Beswick.

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How the American Childhood Cancer Organization Used Crowdfunding to Raise Over $43,000!

Tech Soup

Last year we shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to exceed their fundraising goals with a few clicks of a button. Last year our ‘Go gold with kids for cancer’ campaign was a really successful campaign because it had such a clear statement that reflected with people.

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Storing Up Support for Kids with Cancer: ACCO's Shopify Store Experience

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We recently shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to raise over $43,000 through Teespring campaigns. We produce and distribute informational materials for free for families with children with cancer, so a lot of what we do is give things away. " Here are ACCO's tips for using Shopify.

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Weekly update from PND

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has announced a $100 million gift from the Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Foundation to establish a fund to seed promising projects in translational cancer medicine that might otherwise go unfunded. Druckenmillers commit $100 million to Memorial Sloan Kettering. January 12, 2022. Read more.

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How Canadian Cancer Society Increased Donations by 78% During #GivingTuesday

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million raised, a 63% increase in total donations over 2013 according to the Case Foundation. I recently spoke with Mike Kirkpatrick, Director of Marketing at Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario who shared their story with me, and here are four factors I believe led to their success that you can use in 2015. Focus on the Follow-Up.

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The 2013 DoGooder Awards Go To.

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So, without further adieu, the 2013 Annual DoGooder Awards Go To. winner Raf Bauer, inspired by the loss of his mother to cancer and compelled to advance research and treatment, is setting out on a 350km walk across Scotland to raise awareness and funds for Target Ovarian Cancer. Winner of Best of Nonprofit Video Award.

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Nonprofit Technology News for November 2013

Tech Soup

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! Cell Slider , which is a crowdsourced online tool for cancer research that challenges the ponderous cancer research establishment. This project aims to speed up cancer research.

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