Team Continuum

As many of you know, I am running the New York City marathon in November. This race was my first marathon in 2006, so I am eager to return and see how much I can improve. This year, however, I am running on behalf of Team Continuum, a non-profit organization that provides immediate, vital, assistance to cancer patients and their families.  I am asking for your support so that Team Continuum can continue to expand its outreach.

Unlike other cancer-related charities that raise money solely for cancer research, Team Continuum has differentiated itself by advocating for cancer patients' immediate needs.  Put simply, we are about care, not the cure.  While we understand the importance of research in curing this awful disease in the future, we recognize the need to help those living with the disease day in and day out, particularly those who are less fortunate and who do not have other means for support. I’m sure each of us has been impacted by cancer in some way or another and can understand the importance of this type of charity.

In addition to continuing support of several patient care and education programs at some of the finest medical facilities in the country, Team Continuum has supported many struggling patients and their families directly in the past year, allocating almost $20,000 per month to our individual patient care program.  While the economic downturn has challenged many over the past couple years, those burdened with a cancer diagnosis are especially vulnerable.  Team Continuum has helped many of these individuals by directly paying their bills for items not reimbursed by any form of insurance so that families can forestall eviction, have food on their tables, keep their lights on, and fight cancer with a feeling of hope.  At holiday time, Team Continuum provides several hospitals in NY, NJ and CT with gift cards that enable them to brighten the lives of pediatric cancer patients with the very gifts they desire.

I always find it a bit awkward to approach my friends for donations, but I truly believe in what Team Continuum offers.  You can donate to me directly online: www.teamcontinuum.net.  
I am grateful for your support