My team
Why this is important to me!
I am running the 2025 Falmouth Road Race to raise money for DetecTogether, which is an organization in Central MA that promotes educational programs for early cancer detection. When I was 13 years old, I faced a cancer diagnosis and with the help of early detection, surgery, and a 12-week round of chemo, I am now cancer free. I recently finished my freshman year of college at Fairfield University. Here is a link to my story and my journey through cancer from five years ago:
Matthew Benestad, diagnosed at 13 - DetecTogether
Personally, early detection is very important for getting treatment before the cancer can spread. Before I was diagnosed with cancer, I didn't know what cancer was and how it could affect my body. It can be scary, but it is even scarier if you catch it late and the cancer gets worse. Early detection helped me realize that I had a good chance of beating cancer and so that is why I want to fundraise for this worthy cause.
Any amount will help me reach my goal. Your donation goes to an organization that I feel does an excellent job of promoting early cancer detection, and I would appreciate if you could help me fundraise for this organization.
Description
The worst cancer diagnosis is a late one. That's why support for DetecTogether is so crucial. They teach people how to detect cancer early when it’s most treatable and survivable.
40% of the population will face a cancer diagnosis. One of the most important factors in surviving cancer is the stage at which it is first detected. Early detection makes all the difference.
DetecTogether provides a simple, powerful strategy for detecting cancer early. They educate in schools, present to community groups, and reach out to those at high risk, such as firefighters, empowering people to achieve better healthcare overall.
Their life-saving presentations and information are delivered at no cost, thanks to the kindness and generosity of donors.
Consider supporting this cause. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against cancer.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15 | The Gamache Family | $55.35 |
| Jul 14 | The Clark Family | $109.85 |
| Jul 14 | Danny Davenport | $175.25 |
| Jul 14 | The Dems family | $109.85 |
| Jun 17 | Jim and Nancy Coghlin | $109.85 |
| Jun 16 | The Capes Family | $109.85 |
| Jun 11 | Danielle Redfern | $109.85 |
| Jun 11 | Sylvia Pabreza | $28.10 |
| Jun 11 | Bill and Joyce Myers | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 11 | The Ares Family | Undisclosed amount |
