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The Inspiration:
At the age of 35, David J. Kinman was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer. During the initial surgery, the Kinman family learned the cancer had spread to his liver. Further operation on the liver was not an option. During this time, David and his wife Braedi were expecting their first child. Given only 9 months to live, he beat the odds and survived 2 years. Long enough to see the birth of his son, Cole. In spite of fighting with every ounce of his soul, David lost his battle to cancer on July 10, 2007. He was just 37. Throughout his battle David showed strength, dignity, and determination, and still provides inspiration to many today.
Early Detection is the Key!!
Early detection made all the difference for another David. 38-year-old David J. McCluskey made a visit to his doctor in 2007 shortly after noticing things weren’t “quite right.” Within 6 weeks of visiting his family physician, David underwent a colonoscopy. That decision saved his life. Collaborating with doctors and aggressively treating his colorectal cancer, David is now cancer free.
Who are We?
On July 12th, 2007, Davids Fight.org was founded in memory of David Kinman. Davids Fight is a non-profit tax exempt charitable foundation created to fight colorectal cancer, 501(c)(3) Tax ID: 32-0222029. Our mission is to build colorectal cancer awareness within our communities through public, physician and patient education, utilizing a variety of different programs, activities and resources. Our goal is to provide the resources for those in need of our assistance.
Where Does the Money Go?
Colonoscopies: As of December 1st, 2012, Davids Fight has helped provide over 50 colonoscopies to uninsured and underinsured Iowans in the following communities:
• Des Moines • West Des Moines • Iowa City • Cedar Rapids • Waterloo • Cedar Falls • Bettendorf •
• LeMars • Sioux Center • Sioux City • Mason City • Davenport • Pella • Chariton • Ft. Dodge •
• West Liberty • Dallas Center • Ames • New Sharon • Altoona • Ankeny • Earlham •
• LeMars • Sioux Center • Sioux City • Mason City • Davenport • Pella • Chariton • Ft. Dodge •
• West Liberty • Dallas Center • Ames • New Sharon • Altoona • Ankeny • Earlham •
Snow Angels: 2012-13 marks the second season for our Snow Angels program, which provides snow removal for Iowans undergoing Oxaliplatin chemotherapy treatments. To date, we have helped over 70 Iowa families in the following communities:
• Des Moines • West Des Moines • Newton • Bloomfield • Central City • Marion • Elkader •
• Madrid • Mechanicsville • Sioux City • Boone • Ames • Waterloo • Cedar Falls • DeWitt •
• Oskaloosa • Garner • Dubuque • North Liberty • Muscatine • Urbandale • Pleasant Hill •
•Sergeant Bluff • Washington • Springville • North Liberty • Mason City • Johnston • Ft. Dodge •
• Forest City • Moville • Marshalltown • Elkader • Cedar Rapids • Clinton • Ankeny • Iowa City •
• Sioux City • Anita • Merrill • Paulina • Ayshire • Waukee • Washington • Holstein •
• Madrid • Mechanicsville • Sioux City • Boone • Ames • Waterloo • Cedar Falls • DeWitt •
• Oskaloosa • Garner • Dubuque • North Liberty • Muscatine • Urbandale • Pleasant Hill •
•Sergeant Bluff • Washington • Springville • North Liberty • Mason City • Johnston • Ft. Dodge •
• Forest City • Moville • Marshalltown • Elkader • Cedar Rapids • Clinton • Ankeny • Iowa City •
• Sioux City • Anita • Merrill • Paulina • Ayshire • Waukee • Washington • Holstein •
Building awareness for colorectal cancer: 2013 will mark our 4th Get Your Rear in Gear – IA, and the first Bottoms Up Blues Bash. These are the marquee events in Iowa for colorectal cancer awareness, providing a much needed voice for those affected by colorectal cancer. We are committed to defeating colorectal cancer, and we could not accomplish these goals, without your support.
Did You Know???
Top 5 Diagnosed Cancers in Iowa: Top 5 Cancer Deaths in Iowa:
1. Lung = 2360 1. Lung = 1740
2. Breast = 2250 2. Colorectal = 630
3. Prostate = 2250 3. Pancreatic = 500
4. Colorectal = 1700 4. Breast = 410
5. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma = 790 5. Prostate = 300
In the State of Iowa, colorectal cancer is the 4th most diagnosed cancer, but the 2nd leading cancer killer. Building awareness is the key to beating colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the most preventable cancer, (90% preventable), if people are properly screened. Your support will help us accomplish this goal.
1. Lung = 2360 1. Lung = 1740
2. Breast = 2250 2. Colorectal = 630
3. Prostate = 2250 3. Pancreatic = 500
4. Colorectal = 1700 4. Breast = 410
5. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma = 790 5. Prostate = 300
In the State of Iowa, colorectal cancer is the 4th most diagnosed cancer, but the 2nd leading cancer killer. Building awareness is the key to beating colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the most preventable cancer, (90% preventable), if people are properly screened. Your support will help us accomplish this goal.
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