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Douglas Flora: Association of Cancer Care Centers just pledged to match $10,000 in donations to Firefighter Cancer Support Network

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Jan 15, 2025, 13:05

Douglas Flora: Association of Cancer Care Centers just pledged to match $10,000 in donations to Firefighter Cancer Support Network

Douglas Flora shared a post by , on LinkedIn:

“BREAKING: Association of Cancer Care Centers just pledged to match $10,000 in donations to Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) to help protect our firefighters from cancer. Dollar for dollar, your impact doubles today!

This is leadership in action – and I am all in. This week alone, my amazing Substack subscribers have already brought in a few thousand dollars so I’m pleased to donate $1000 to this worthy ACCC match.

Why this matters: Our firefighters face a devastating reality. They’re 3x more likely to receive a cancer diagnosis than we are, all because they choose to run into burning buildings to save our lives, our homes, and our communities.

ACCC is stepping up to change this story, and we’re inviting you to join us:
– Every dollar you give becomes two dollars
– 100% of proceeds support firefighters battling cancer
– Your gift funds critical support services, education, and cancer prevention programs

This is more than corporate social responsibility – it’s about standing shoulder to shoulder with the heroes who risk everything for us.

Three ways to multiply our impact:
1. Donate now (link in comments)
2. Share this ACCC initiative with your network
3. Subscribe to my Substack – every subscription fuels our ability to support more causes like this.

To our firefighter community: ACCC stands with you. To our business community: Who’s ready to join us in setting the standard for corporate giving?”

Quoting

“The bravery of first responders is nothing short of heroic. While they work tirelessly to protect us from destructive fires, they face long-term, silent risks due to their service—specifically, an elevated risk of certain cancers. In response to the current challenges impacting our colleagues and patient communities in the LA area, ACCC is launching a fundraising initiative to benefit the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), and we’re committed to matching every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!

Your support will directly contribute to FCSN’s crucial work, providing life-saving resources, services, and training programs for firefighters who are putting their lives on the line every day.

Read our full statement to learn more about how you can stand with us and support these heroes.”

Douglas Flora: Association of Cancer Care Centers just pledged to match $10,000 in donations to Firefighter Cancer Support Network

Douglas Flora is the Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, overseeing clinical operations, strategic planning, and the expansion of cancer programs. He is also the co-founder of the Center for Precision Medicine; Genomic Health and the Leader of the AI and HealthCare Team for the Cincinnati AI Catalyst (CaiC).

As the Editor-in-Chief of ‘AI in Precision Oncology,’ the first peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to this field, he plays a pivotal role in advancing research. He is also an active board member of the American Cancer Society and ACCC, where he contributes to advocacy, education, and innovation within the cancer community.