CAMPAIGN
Our mission is to build a national organization with local chapters to provide familiar & trustable one-on-one emotional support for cancer survivors!
Recently, I launched this outreach campaign to spread the word about CanSER and make my case. With nearly 13 Million (2001-2019) cancer survivors needing emotional support, it is a national problem that needs a national solution! Unfortunately, NONE exists! It is time to build one!
I plan to share my progress here. Stay Tuned!
Check out who’s endorsing the campaign!
We are spreading our mission by sharing our efforts with notable figures in the cancer space, philanthropists, federal orgs, and more! Check out who’s already supporting us!
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| Abby Westerman Co-Founder and CEO of b-present Foundation Caregiver of a Cancer Patient and Health Advocate | Yes, I support! Trust is essential in any meaningful relationship, but it doesn’t develop overnight; it’s earned and demonstrated over time. In today’s world, where friendships can form not just locally but also online globally, establishing trust is crucial yet challenging. This challenge becomes even more significant when seeking connections after a life-changing event, such as a cancer diagnosis. How do we connect with others and build meaningful relationships during vulnerable times? What qualities should we look for in others, and how can we verify that online representations are genuine? After a cancer diagnosis, it’s important to find a support system that not only understands the transformative experience but is also trustworthy and aligned with our interests, values, and passions. This is especially difficult for teens and young adults who might be away at school or starting a new phase of life in an unfamiliar place. A cancer diagnosis can amplify feelings of social isolation for everyone involved—patients, caregivers, families, and friends. I’m excited to see how CanSER can help build communities that foster trust and lifelong connections, ultimately improving the quality of life for everyone. |
| Brei Haywood Chair of the Cancer Family Advisory Board at Seattle Children’s Hospital Healthcare Professional | Yes, I support! I am inspired by the mission of CanSER, which is to provide emotional support and connections for cancer patients to meet cancer patients wherever they may be at in their cancer journey. CanSER’s founder, Annika Vuppala, has experienced first-hand the impact of a cancer diagnosis to a family and decided to take what she learned from her experience and build community for people when they need it most. |
| Eve Kopp Sr. Director, Corporate Giving at Seattle Children’s Hospital Health Advocate | Yes, I support! Annika has beautiful, ambitious goals in creating a resource hub for people impacted by cancer. Her persistence and heart are an inspiration to us and her community! |
| Sridevi Vuppala (Full Disclosure: my Mom!) Cancer Survivor | Yes, I support! I’m incredibly proud to support the mission of can-ser.org. The value of having trustworthy 1 to 1 emotional support during the cancer journey cannot be overstated. It’s a need that sadly isn’t met by a national organization today, but it’s time we change that. I’m so glad Annika is leading the way to build this much needed support system! |
| Rep. Greg Nance State Representative at the Washington House of Representatives Health Advocate | Yes, I support! Thank you for supporting cancer patients and their families! |
| Tony Beasley MLB coach with the Texas rangers Cancer Survivor | Yes, I support! I just love this concept and believe that it can have a tremendous impact with those in need of someone familiar with their situations!! God bless!! |
| Tamika Baker Founder and Owner of Pinkbreastiesista LLC Cancer Survivor | Yes, I support! |
| Julia Hughes Health Advocate Cancer Survivor | Yes, I support! |
| Daniel G. Garza Community Leader Advocate at Lilmesican Productions Inc. Cancer Survivor | Yes, I support! |
| Rep. Timm Ormsby State Representative at the Washington House of Representatives | Yes, I support! |
| Nancy Brown Assistant Manager | Yes, I support! |
| Rep. Carolyn Eslick State Representative at the Washington House of Representatives Cancer Survivor | Yes, I support! |
| Sen. John Lovick State Senator at the Washington Senate | Yes, I support! |
| Amy Tellinghuisen Physician/Medical Director at Seattle Children’s Hospital Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Healthcare Professional | Yes, I support! |
| Megan Kielty Stay at home mom and influencer at @f_breast_cancer Cancer Survivor | Yes, I support! |
| Christina Burmester Development Coordinator, Community Giving at Seattle Children’s Foundation Health Advocate | Yes, I support! The mission of CanSER is truly inspiring and will offer a necessary support system for cancer patients and families during their journey. Annika is hardworking and thoughtful and can use her personal experience to ensure that the community she is building with CanSER provides these connections. |
Campaign Updates
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Thank You Seattle Children’s CBDC Advisory Board!!
On September 17, I was invited to speak to the Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Patient Advisory Board about my national outreach campaign! It was an amazing experience, and I got to hear the stories of so many incredibly strong patient families. I was also able to share about CanSER, our national outreach campaign, and my motivations…
Our Call to Endorse
If you also like the idea of CanSER, please support here: https://can-ser.org/campaign/endorse/
Read the Whitepaper…
At CanSER we aim to spread access to one-on-one emotional support through a national and local approach.
