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Jonathan Justice Ndubuisi: CARIG is more than an initiative, it’s a movement born out of loss and driven by purpose

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Apr 16, 2025, 14:44

Jonathan Justice Ndubuisi: CARIG is more than an initiative, it’s a movement born out of loss and driven by purpose

Jonathan Justice Ndubuisi, Founder of the Cancer Awareness and Research Impact Group (CARIG), shared a post on LinkedIn:

“On May 8, 2023, I received a call that changed my life forever – my beloved aunt had passed away after a difficult battle with ovarian cancer. In that moment, grief and helplessness gave rise to a burning question: ‘Why does cancer continue to take so many lives – and what can we do about it?’

That painful experience became a turning point. I began to explore the deep-rooted challenges in cancer care, especially in underserved communities – late diagnoses, limited awareness, misinformation, and systemic inequalities. I realized that beyond medicine, there was a pressing need for advocacy and research to help close these gaps.

In response, two (2) years later I founded the Cancer Awareness and Research Impact Group (CARIG) – a platform committed to raising awareness, championing health equity, and driving evidence-based cancer research. CARIG is more than an initiative; it is a movement born out of loss and driven by purpose.

Through this platform, I aim to build a passionate community dedicated to changing the cancer narrative in Africa and beyond.

As a final-year Pharm.D candidate with interests in public health and cancer research, my long-term goal is to contribute meaningfully to cancer control efforts, collaborate on impactful research, and inspire policy changes that can save lives.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you CARIG!

CARIG is my way of turning grief into action, loss into impact, and pain into purpose.

Let’s connect if you share this mission or want to partner in creating change through advocacy, awareness, and research.

Please follow our page by clicking the link.”
Jonathan Justice Ndubuisi: CARIG is more than an initiative, it's a movement born out of loss and driven by purpose