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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.

1 in 2
Men in the US will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime.
1 in 3
Women in the US will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime.
20M+
New cancer cases are diagnosed globally each year, a number that continues to rise.
30–50%
Of all cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle changes and early action.
Up to 90%
Survival rate improvement is possible with early detection for many cancer types.
#1
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of cancer death worldwide.
40%
Of cancer risk can be reduced by maintaining a healthy diet, exercise routine, and avoiding known carcinogens.
600K+
Americans die from cancer each year, 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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