13thirty Cancer Connect

13thirty Cancer Connect is an internationally recognized non-profit organization that focuses on supporting adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. Established in 2001, it was inspired by the words of a young girl named Melissa, who urged her mother to make a difference for teens with cancer before her passing. 13thirty Cancer Connect offers a comprehensive range of resources and programs to improve the lives of AYAs impacted by cancer.

Their mission is to empower these individuals to live their best lives by enhancing their coping skills, self-esteem, and peer connections. They provide support throughout all stages of the cancer journey, from diagnosis to healthy survivorship or end-of-life care if necessary. The organization is dedicated to advocating for better medical and educational services for AYAs with cancer, and they actively work with their strategic partners to increase access to age-appropriate care.

Their vision is for every teen and young adult with cancer to connect with 13thirty and benefit from their services. To learn more about their important work and get involved, visit their website and follow them on social media