STUPID CANCER GALA NYC '08 June 19th: Come one come all to the 2nd annual Stupid Cancer Gala NYC '08. Celebrate stupid cancer in style with our signature happy hour of the year right in the heart of Manhattan at trendy Taj Lounge in Chelsea. Over 300 people are expected to attend so be sure to take advantage of our web-special ticket pricing and brace yourself for a great evening of living (and booze). Sponsorship packages available. [purchase tickets]   |   [sponsorship packages]

THE STUPID CANCER SURVEY Another frieken cancer survey? Yeah. There's like 20 out there right now but this one is different. How? Well, for starters you could win a $25 iTunes Store Gift Card just by taking it. Also, we're not asking you about your "feelings". This is the evolution of the cancer survey to truly understand who young adults with cancer are how we can effectively meet their needs with, through and long after when the doctor says "You're cured. go home.", which we all know is rarely the end of the story. [take the survey]   |   [official contest rules]

CANCER'S DIRTY LITTLE SECRET II After a hiatus of 6 months, we're proud to finally release the next i[2]y Public Service Announcement "Cancer's Dirty Little Secret II" which, in traditional disruptive fashion, exposes scandals, excessive salaries and other "aha moments" when we think about how effective our "relaying, racing and knitting for the cure" actually is. Do you know where your money goes? Seriously. [permalink]

MARCIA MARCIA MARCIA The latest addition to Matthew Zachary's blog-like tirade/essay series, "Cost Of Living", 'Marcia Marcia Marcia' reinforces what we already know to be true: that the word "cure", which is culturally shoved down our throats on a daily basis as if it were the second coming of Jesus Christ, is just that - a word. Hey young adults! Apparently we're the new buzz in onco town so let's fuel the momentum and spark real change. Stupid cancer! [read the essay] (pdf)

THE STUPID CANCER COMEDY SHOW September 16th: Get busy laughing in the face of stupid cancer as we once again gear up for our 2nd Annual Stupid Cancer Comedy Show, our annual fundraiser held at world-famous Gotham Comedy Club in the heart of New York City. We are still working out our lineup but last year's favorites Matty Goldberg (young adult survivor) and Jessica Kirson (Last Comic Standing) will be our returning champions. [purchase tickets]   |   [sponsorship packages]

THE STUPID CANCER SHOW TURNS 1 Happy 1st birthday to The Stupid Cancer Show! 50 broadcasts later, we're still attracting the "hottest acts in cancer" from Barenaked Ladies' Kevin Hearn, Sex and the City's Evan Handler to Fran Drescher and, next month, Bravo TV's Scotty Brown (Million Dollar Listing); of course on top of dozens of leading young adult cancer advocacates, providers, researchers, authors and everyday inspirational stories. Thank you for helping to make us "the voice of young adults with cancer." [website]   |   [this week's show]

THE STUPID CANCER FUND A national online campaign supporting i[2]y and it's mission to end isolation and improve quality of life. It's one thing to mobilize young adults affected by cancer (They're already in the club!). So how do we get the rest of the young adults; all 70 million of them in the US alone. Cancer in GenX and GenY will only be "cured" by GenX and GenY. So, if you're under 40 and you raise money for cancer causes that don't benefit the under 40, think differently and start taking care of your own. [website]

SEVENTY K: The First Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Bill of Rights (no kidding) There are approximately 70,000 people aged 15-39 diagnosed with cancer every year. For over three decades there has been little or no improvement in survival for this age group. By signing this bill, you are supporting the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Bill of Rights to be established as a standard for care to meet the needs of this underserved population. [sign the bill]

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