John Wayne Cancer Foundation

John Wayne Cancer Foundation

Non-profit Organizations

Costa Mesa, CA 464 followers

Fighting cancer with courage, strength, and grit!

About us

Founded in 1985, the John Wayne Cancer Foundation was created to honor John Wayne's wish to use his name to fight cancer. The John Wayne Cancer Foundation’s mission is to bring courage, strength and grit to the fight against cancer. John Wayne Cancer Foundation funds novel and innovative programs that improve cancer patient outcomes and save lives including research, education, awareness and support.

Website
http://www.johnwayne.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1985
Specialties
Team John Wayne- peer to peer fundraising through athletic endurance sports, #Show Your Grit- annual spring fundraising, awareness & community building campaign, and Block The Blaze- education in skin cancer prevention

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Updates

  • We are so proud of John Wayne Alumni Fellow Dr. Khader! He is the recipient of the Young Investigator Research Grant Award. This award recognizes his pioneering research proposal titled “Role of Coagulation Factor XIII in Colorectal Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis,” aimed at advancing clinical and translational research to improve health outcomes for veterans suffering from colorectal cancer metastasis to the peritoneum. To learn more about The John Wayne Alumni Fellowship Program head to www.johnwayne.org!

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  • Looking for a fun and engaging way to get yourself and coworkers out of the office? Join forces with your corporate squad in a John Wayne Grit Series run this year! Unleash the power of unity as your company takes on challenges, bonds through shared triumphs, and races towards a common goal – supporting the fight against cancer. Let's lace up, break boundaries, and redefine what it means to run as one unstoppable team. Link below for run locations and details! 🏃♂️👟 #CorporateGrit #TeamChallenge #RunForACause" https://lnkd.in/gcYnxXWX

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  • The John Wayne Cancer Foundation is looking for 6 Block the Blaze Summer Interns in Southern California! Block the Blaze is a youth skin cancer education program funded by the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. The program aims to educate youth about sun safety, skin cancer prevention and self-screening. Summer interns will be responsible for delivering the Block the Blaze presentation to large groups of youth in a fun, informative, and professional manner. Click the link below for more information on the internship! https://lnkd.in/gcCdgEc8

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  • John Wayne Cancer Foundation reposted this

    Calling all Teachers and Youth Group Leaders!   Block the Blaze, the John Wayne Cancer Foundation's youth sun safety and skin cancer education program, is launching a DIGITAL PACKET for your classroom! The Block the Blaze digital packet is informative, engaging and free! Sun safety for youth is not just a coastal initiative; and the digital packet makes it easy to implement nationwide! There are two digital options, Elementary School and Jr. High/High School tracks. These tracks includes age-appropriate educational video modules and additional resources such as study guides, word searches, a test, optional homework and take home activities. Click here to learn more! https://lnkd.in/g3XB7kQf

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  • John Wayne Cancer Foundation reposted this

    Looking for a fun and rewarding summer internship? Apply to Block the Blaze with us! The John Wayne Cancer Foundation is looking for 6 Block the Blaze Summer Interns in Southern California! Block the Blaze is a youth skin cancer education program funded by the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. The program aims to educate youth about sun safety, skin cancer prevention and self-screening. Summer interns will be responsible for delivering the Block the Blaze presentation to large groups of youth in a fun, informative, and professional manner.    Are you a dependable, outgoing, hardworking student who has a positive attitude and enjoys working with youth? If so click the link below to learn more and apply for the Block the Blaze Internship! https://lnkd.in/gcCdgEc8

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  • Looking for a fun and rewarding summer internship? Apply to Block the Blaze with us! The John Wayne Cancer Foundation is looking for 6 Block the Blaze Summer Interns in Southern California! Block the Blaze is a youth skin cancer education program funded by the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. The program aims to educate youth about sun safety, skin cancer prevention and self-screening. Summer interns will be responsible for delivering the Block the Blaze presentation to large groups of youth in a fun, informative, and professional manner.    Are you a dependable, outgoing, hardworking student who has a positive attitude and enjoys working with youth? If so click the link below to learn more and apply for the Block the Blaze Internship! https://lnkd.in/gcCdgEc8

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  • Calling all Teachers and Youth Group Leaders!   Block the Blaze, the John Wayne Cancer Foundation's youth sun safety and skin cancer education program, is launching a DIGITAL PACKET for your classroom! The Block the Blaze digital packet is informative, engaging and free! Sun safety for youth is not just a coastal initiative; and the digital packet makes it easy to implement nationwide! There are two digital options, Elementary School and Jr. High/High School tracks. These tracks includes age-appropriate educational video modules and additional resources such as study guides, word searches, a test, optional homework and take home activities. Click here to learn more! https://lnkd.in/g3XB7kQf

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