A nearly 20-year-old program that educates young people about cancer prevention is working to add life-saving lessons to the curriculum with help from Washington state.
SEATTLE — Since 2005, Cancer Pathways has visited as many school classrooms as possible to share life-saving information.
Cancer Pathways (formerly Gilda's Club Seattle) has a goal of educating as many children and teens as possible about the risks of cancer in their daily lives.
Michelle Millman, the nonprofit's CEO, said it's important for young people to be aware of their risks and know what they can do to prevent different types of cancer. Ta.
Children and youth will learn about skin protection to prevent skin cancer and the dangers of vaping and smoking.
“This state has one of the highest rates of skin cancer,” Millman said. “We teach and empower students about it.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the Cancer Pathways curriculum also educates young people about human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer and other cancers of the vulva, vagina, penis, and anus. That's what it means. It can also cause cancer of the back of the throat and oropharynx.
As a two-time cancer survivor, Millman said she hopes no one ever has to go through such a battle.
Fundraising is key to keeping these educational classes in schools, Millman said.
Cancer Pathways is also working to make this cancer prevention education curriculum mandatory in classrooms across Washington state.
The organization's next major fundraiser will take place on Friday, July 12th. This year will be his 17th Bryce Fisher Golf Tournament.
Former Seattle Seahawk Bryce Fisher started the summer fundraiser in 2007. When his mother was diagnosed with cancer, Fisher began volunteering with his Cancer Pathways and attending support groups. He currently serves on the board of Cancer Pathways.
To date, Millman said, the Bryce Fisher Golf Tournament has raised millions of dollars to support Cancer Pathways' free programs and resources.
Click here to register for the tournament.
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