Where  the  Money  Goes…    

The  CT  Challenge  mission  is  to  empower  cancer  survivors  to  take  control  of  their  health  by  offering  exercise,  nutrition,  mind-­‐body  health  and  community-­‐building  support  programs  to  all  impacted  by  cancer,  filling  a  hole  in  the  healthcare  system  to  help  survivors  lead  longer,  stronger,  happier  lives.                                                                            

 

84%  of  every  dollar  spent  is  directed  toward  program  services        

 

Filling  a  hole…  • Today,  there  are  an  estimated  14  million  

cancer  survivors  in  the  US.  These  friends,  family  members,  and  neighbors  have  unique  health  conditions  which  are  not  addressed  by  current  medical  care.      

• Most  survivors  go  through  intense  treatments  using  toxic  drugs  and/or  radiation  which  can  have  lifelong  effects;  the  most  common  side  effects  include  pain,  depression  and  fatigue.    

• Oncologists  and  other  medical  staff  are  not  trained  to  focus  on  patients  after  treatment,  nor  are  they  reimbursed  for  the  time.      

• Nationwide,  the  majority  of  hospitals  that  treat  cancer  patients  do  not  have  a  wellness  program  to  support  them  post-­‐treatment.      

• Scientific  and  clinical  evidence  show  that  improving  diet,  exercise  and  overall  wellness  improves  quality  of  life  and  reduces  cancer  recurrence,  but  many  survivors  need  information  and  support  to  affect  these  changes.  

Helping  survivors  #riseup  through:  • The  Center  for  Survivorship,  a  cutting  edge  

wellness  center  and  incubator  of  best  practices  

• Community Outreach including exercise, training and yoga workshops and classes offered in local communities  

• College  scholarships  for  young  cancer  survivors  

• Summer  camp  experience  for  childhood  cancer  survivors  

• Experiential  adventure  retreats  for  young  adult  survivors  

• Speaker  Series:  educational,  cultural  and  awareness-­‐raising  events    

• Innovative  website:  educating,  motivating  and  guiding  cancer  survivors  to  reclaim  their  lives  through  healthy,  empowered  choices.  Visited  by  people  in  50  states  and  80  countries  

• Pilot  research  projects    • Educating  nursing  students  about  how  to  

help  survivors  post  acute  care    • Mobile  mammography  services  in  

underserved  areas