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Losing a Sibling to Cancer — The Struggles with Moving Forward

For siblings, who often share a deep bond, a cancer diagnosis can really hit hard as life turns upside down for both of them. It’s one day at a time,…

How to Support Someone in Isolation | Coronavirus Crisis

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) leading to the cancellation of most community, school, and sporting events, our most vulnerable populations are self-isolating, and feelings of loneliness can become magnified. There is…

Loneliness Poses the Same Health Risk as Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day

Yes, you read that headline correctly. Loneliness poses the same health risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! When I read that statistic, I couldn’t believe it. Loneliness impacts our…

A Message From the CEO: Wishing You Presence, Joy and Hope This Holiday Season

It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us! I hope you are all able to enjoy and celebrate the important people in your life and are taking…

Dueling Pianos at Dusk Fall Fundraiser Recap

On October 26th, we hosted our Dueling Pianos at Dusk fall fundraiser at Quartyard. It was a lovely night under the stars in downtown San Diego. The event included a…

A Message From the CEO: Astellas Oncology C3 Prize Live Pitch Event Recap

On October 25, 2019, I had an amazing time participating in the Fourth Annual C3 Prize Live Pitch Event in New York City. I was there representing the b-present Foundation…

A Note From Our CEO — What It Means To Be An Astellas C3 Prize Emerging Ideas Semi-Finalist

A few weeks ago, b-present shared the exciting news that our organization was selected as an Astellas C3 Prize Emerging Ideas semi-finalist. I admit I was in tears when I…

Supporter Talking Tips – Did You Really Just Say That Out Loud?

“What is the worst thing someone said after I was diagnosed? Hmm…do I have to pick just one answer? There are so many!” —Anonymous We asked a room full of…

Cancer Rebellion Movie Screening Recap

You’ve probably seen movies like 50/50 or The Fault in Our Stars, but what is it really like to have cancer as a teenager? Hernan Barangan, the director and producer…

b-there User Community Review Underway

In June, b-present Foundation met with two cancer support groups to seek volunteer evaluators for our b-there online connection and support tool. First, we met with San Diego Rady Children’s…