Mission & Identity:
Athletes Fighting Cancer uses the power of sport to fight cancer. We want to give all individuals a team for support and inspiration, as well as the resources to develop mental toughness and engage in activity that is right for you.
Recruitment Package:
- A FREE gift for new teammates with a cancer diagnosis that is shipped to your home.
- Requires you to sign-up for our FREE membership to get AFC swag including the team jersey and more.
- Also includes a Manta Cancer Treatment Planner and a variety of health & wellness items.
Team Camaraderie:
- The most important thing AFC can provide is a team for support, guidance, and encouragement.
- Membership gives you to access our private AFC forum where you can connect, share your story and ask questions.
- Our featured stories spotlight teammates and provide a deeper look at their personal journey.
Member Resources:
- The Mogish Education Center provides evidence-based information about the role of sport in cancer.
- AFC works with other advocacy groups and charities to provide a list of resources for our patients.
- Access to athletic events, strength training programs, and resources for mental wellness.
Our Future:
- Expand globally to address healthcare disparities through sport, the universal language
- Expand to in-person events, podcasts and virtual information sessions to build on our educational resources
- Facilitate cross-industry collaboration to explore safe exercise and behavioral interventions for cancer prevention, management and survivorship to advance the field of Exercise Oncology