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Student-Led 501(c)3 Nonprofit

Raising Awareness.
Promoting Proactiveness.

Objective: Cancer is a student-led nonprofit focused on raising awareness for cancer in all its forms — empowering people to take action through education and outreach.

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Who We Are

About Objective: Cancer

Registered 501(c)3 Nonprofit

Objective: Cancer is a student-led nonprofit focused on raising awareness for cancer in all its forms and promoting proactiveness in early detection and prevention.

We believe that knowledge saves lives. Through our Outreach Initiative, social media campaigns, and community events, we make sure life-saving cancer information reaches people where they are.

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Our Mission
To educate communities about cancer — its forms, risk factors, early detection, and proactive health decisions.
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Outreach Initiative
Our Outreach Initiative connects students and community members to spread awareness and earn service hours.
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Community Driven
Built by students who care, for communities that need it. Every share and conversation is part of the mission.
Outreach Initiative

Outreach Initiative in Action

Our most recent visits — delivering care packages directly to cancer patients in Boston.

Hope Lodge visit
May 2025

Hope Lodge Boston

We delivered care packages to cancer patients staying at the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge — a free housing facility for patients undergoing treatment away from home.

Beth Israel visit
May 2025

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Our team visited Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to hand-deliver care packages to oncology staff and patients, each with a personalized card from our members.

The Numbers

Cancer by the Numbers

Facts that drive our mission — backed by research.

39.2%
Of men and women in the US will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime.
1 in 5
People worldwide will develop cancer during their lifetime, per the latest global estimates.
20.6M
New cancer cases were diagnosed globally in 2024, with cases projected to reach nearly 35 million by 2050.
37%
Of new cancer cases worldwide are linked to preventable, modifiable risk factors.
99%
5-year survival rate for breast cancer caught at the localized (early) stage, versus much lower rates once it spreads.
#1
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of cancer death, responsible for about 30% of US cancer deaths.
40%
Of cancer cases are preventable through not smoking, avoiding excess sun and alcohol, and maintaining a healthy diet, weight, and activity level.
626,000+
Americans are projected to die from cancer in 2026, making it the second leading cause of death in the US.
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Follow along as we share awareness content, cancer facts, and community stories.

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Where We Are

Find Us Near You

Objective: Cancer has chapters at schools across Boston — spreading awareness right in our communities.

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Boston Latin School
Our BLS chapter works to educate students and the broader community about cancer awareness and early detection.
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Boston Latin Academy
Our BLA chapter is dedicated to promoting proactiveness and spreading cancer awareness throughout the BLA community.
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