Our core
initiatives
Every year, approximately 90,000 adolescent and young adults (AYA's) ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer.
Imagine the disruption and isolation that causes young people at exciting and transitional times in their lives.
I'm Not Done Yet supports AYA cancer patients and survivors across the country through our 4 core initiatives, delivered through a variety of programs and services.
Fertility
Preservation
Peer connection and psychosocial support
Fitness and Wellness
Blood Drives
Our
impact
5000+
Volunteers/Donors in 43 states
$2,000,000+
total funds granted
1500+
AYA's served
1,900+
blood donations
Partnership
Spotlight
I'm Not Done Yet continues to partner with programs around the country to bring appropriate cancer care to AYA's everywhere.
I'm Not Done Yet
at Stanford
With over 40 young adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors in attendance, I'm Not Done Yet was delighted to sponsor therapeutic journaling and art therapy provided by Drew Smith of Render Art. The event was run in conjunction with Elephants & Tea "Magazine Release Event", and hosted by the Stanford AYA cancer program in CA. In addition to the writing and art activities, other workshops included both ceramics and movement classes. The day culminated with a moving "Storytelling Soiree" dinner where several shared their DEAR CANCER letters.
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WHY
AYA's?
Every year, approximately 90,000 adolescent and young adults (AYA's) ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer. What does that mean to young people at exciting and transitional times in their lives? Put yourself in their shoes. A cancer diagnosis too often means: Education – on hold; Career – on hold; Relationships – on hold.
AYA’s face many other challenges because of their diagnosis and treatment: financial toxicity, body image concerns, compromised fertility, isolation, and loneliness. Perhaps the biggest challenge they face is fear about their own future.
AYA patients have been a little understood - and therefore underserved - population in the cancer space. There are few comprehensive programs devoted to this age group, and too often AYA’s are forced to search out resources for themselves.
Fortunately, this is changing. I'm Not Done Yet is committed to being an integral part of the support network for AYA cancer patients and survivors through a variety of partnerships and coalitions in the expanding AYA cancer community.
