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Causes: Arts & Culture, Cancer, Cancer Research, Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, Health, Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion
Mission: To end HPV-related cancers.
Results: The number of Cervical cancer cases and the number of deaths from cervical cancer have decreased significantly.* Educating the public about HPV, how to prevent HPV, and sharing survivor stories and those of women who have died from an HPV-related cancer are all reasons why there has been a decrease over the years. This decline is also attributed to women getting annual exams and screenings. *National Institutes of Health. Cervical Cancer. NIH Consensus Statement. 1996;14(1):1–38.
Target demographics: help raise awareness of the 6 HPV-related cancers especially among all parents, guardians, adolescents, and young adults
Direct beneficiaries per year: educate college students, researchers, patients, parents and guardians.
Geographic areas served: Ohio communities and via online tools
Programs: HPV education, How to lead a healthy relationship, Researching the myths and creating opportunities to support the neediest families, Oral health care to prevent cancer, and more.