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I am fundraising in honor of my sister, Autumn, and Indigenous cancer survivors across Indian Country.
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My name is Chris Johnson (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota) and I am the Prevention and Policy Manager at the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) where I lead several projects that increase cancer prevention efforts for our Indigenous communities. Nearly two years ago, my older sister Autumn was diagnosed with cancer. She is thankfully recovering and in good spirits despite many challenges and hurdles. Throughout these past two years, I have witnessed Autumn persevere through so much all the while unapologetically living her life to the fullest. I am grateful to be employed by a Native organization with a mission that I am passionate about but has also supported my sister, my family, and many other Indigenous cancer survivors across Indian Country through difficult times. As many of you know, AICAF’s annual Powwow for Hope fundraiser event has shifted to virtual due to the COVID-19 Delta variant. Anything you can donate will be truly appreciated. With these funds, we will be able to continue to build on these efforts for Indigenous cancer survivors throughout Indian Country. Together we can end cancer in Indian Country. Wopida Tanka!
Distancing for Life, Love & Hope:
Powwow for Hope is a nationwide fundraiser for the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) that honors loved ones who have faced or are facing cancer by creating a space for healing. Proceeds benefit the American Indian Cancer Foundation’s work to eliminate cancer burdens on Native families across the nation. This year, we will be livestreaming our virtual 11th Annual Powwow for Hope on August 13, 2022.
Cancer kills more Native people than any other disease. Donations from this event help AICAF further its work to eliminate cancer burdens on Indigenous communities throughout the country through improved access to prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivor support.
Join us in this fight against cancer by starting a Fundraising Team! Because this event happens digitally, you can participate from anywhere in the nation by donating or starting a fundraising page.
Proceeds from past events have allowed us to create and deliver culturally-relevant cancer prevention resources to more Tribal and urban communities, connect Indigenous cancer survivors and caregivers to healing and supportive services, and partner with more Tribes so we can change the outcome of cancer in our communities.
Let's do more! We cannot make this happen without you! Last year our Fundraising Teams helped support:
This year we are hoping to raise $100,000, but we cannot do it without the support of our Fundraising Teams! Join us in our mission to improve health outcomes for Native families everywhere by getting involved in the 10th Annual Powwow for Hope.
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