I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

i[2]y

Year Established:

2007

Type of organization:

Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

Founded by and for young adult survivors, the I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation (i[2]y), is the nation's leading grassroots advocate for the next generation of cancer survivors and their caregivers in their late teens, 20s and 30s. A TIME Magazine Best 50 Website, we have helped bring the cause of 'young adult cancer' to the national spotlight and rallied a brand new generation of activists to give voice to our forgotten population. Our mission is to empower young adults affected by cancer.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Cancer

Cancer, Anal

Cancer, Breast

Cancer, Breast - Inflammatory

Cancer, Childhood

Cancer, Colorectal

Cancer, Facial

Cancer, Head and Neck

Cancer, Hereditary

Cancer, Kidney

Cancer, Lung

Cancer, Non-Polyposis Colorectal

Cancer, Ovarian

Cancer, Rectal

Cancer, Risk

Cancer, Salivary Gland

Organizational Contact Information

Prefix:

Mr.

Title:

Founder, Executive Director

Degree:

BA, Computer Science/Music

First Name:

Matthew

Last Name:

Zachary

Address:

40 Worth Street Suite 801

New York, NY, 10013

Phone:

+1 877 735 4673

Fax:

+1 877 794 6902

Toll Free Number:

+1 877 735 4673

Email:

stupidcancer@i2y.com

Website Address:

http://i2y.com

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

English

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Families of affected individuals

Care providers

Health care professionals

Media

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to matching individuals/families

Professional counseling

Peer-to-peer counseling

Medical referrals

Financial referrals

Advocacy

Speakers

E-mail list

Chat room

Educational materials include:

Pamphlet(s)

Booklet(s)

Website

Newsletter

Journal

CD Roms

Resource guide

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Professionals