Dive into the stories that highlight the incredible impact of the Hereditary Cancer Foundation. From raising awareness of hereditary cancers to supporting high-risk individuals and their families, these stories showcase the power of community in action.
Knowing Your Risk Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
The 7th annual 26.2 Mini-Marathon brought the community together, raising awareness for hereditary cancers and funds for essential resources like genetic testing. Read more
Pink Patch Project Kicks Off with Statewide Support
Over 27 Nebraska law enforcement agencies joined the Pink Patch Project, championing breast cancer awareness in partnership with the Hereditary Cancer Foundation. Discover the story
Hundreds Take Steps to Fight Hereditary Cancers
Participants at the Cancer Survivors Park reflected on stories of resilience, raising over $60,000 since the annual 26.2 Mini-Marathon’s inception. Learn more
Mini-Marathon Expands to North Omaha
Highlighting health disparities and hereditary cancer awareness, this year's mini-marathon focused on engaging diverse communities. Read about it
2023
Chronicle Special Features: An in-depth series on hereditary cancer risks and the Foundation’s mission to empower high-risk individuals. Watch the series
2022
Patient Spotlight: Trinity Chappelear shares her profound life post-ATM mutation diagnosis as part of the "Live Proactively" blog series. Explore her story
2020
Albion Mother Advocates for Genetic Testing: Raising awareness about access and importance of genetic cancer testing. See full story
And more impactful features spanning back to 2014…
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The Hereditary Cancer Foundation thrives because of the incredible people behind the movement.
Together, we’ve made strides in:
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