Young adults exude boundless optimism, idealism, and a sense of indestructibility.  Cancer, however, robs them of this perspective. They face the complex issues of independence, personal finance, and education or career interruption, as well as, taxing emotional concerns such as dating, fertility, and hopelessness.  The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults’ programs and services address areas of cancer support, health, wellness, advocacy and education specific to young adults dealing with cancer.

I have pledged to FIGHT because there are over 70,000 young adults diagnosed with cancer each year, because survival rates have not increased for young adults in over 35 years, because I want to raise awareness, and because I care and want to make a difference.

On August 17th, I will put on my TEAM FIGHT yellow and take on the Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon for the third consecutive year.  Join me in raising money to make a difference in the lives of young adults fighting for their lives.  No one deserves to fight alone.

Cancer changes lives... SO DO WE!

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, as they fight cancer and embrace survivorship. 

With your support, The Ulman Cancer Fund is able to provide multiple support services and resources for the young adult cancer community, including: 

• Cancer to 5K - A free, progressive, 12-week run/walk program designed to reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity.

• Helping Others Fight - A volunteer program that provides basic services – such as transportation to and from treatment, yard work, home repairs, delivery of chemo care bags – to local cancer patients and their families so they can focus their energy on their battle with cancer and their well-being.

• Patient Navigation - A free program - onsite at cancer centers and remote - that ensures no young adult ever faces cancer alone.  We provide one-on-one personal support and resources to young adults and their families to help them manage the cancer experience and long-term cancer survival. 

• Scholarships - A financial assistance program to help young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one.


Thank you for making these programs and our mission possible.