"Knowing that I would ultimately return to college after my bone marrow transplant gave me the strength to keep fighting. It gave me a reason to live," said Pollard. To help provide others with this inspiration, he created Cancer for College.
During his senior year at the University of Southern California, Craig wrote a business plan for a non-profit corporation. He called it Cancer for College and the goal was to raise scholarship dollars to assist cancer survivors in reaching their goal of a college education.
In 1993, CFC held their first event. Twenty-four friends and family members got together to play some golf and held a backyard BBQ. They gave one $500 scholarship and that’s how Cancer for College was born.
Cancer for College has been inspiring and empowering survivors through college scholarships since its inception in 1993.
Over the years, through generous support and private donations, we have continued to grow. We now receive hundreds of heart-touching stories of perseverance from young cancer survivors who want to share in the college experience.
Last year, Cancer for College staged three fundraising events and awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships to cancer survivors and amputees. The non-profit organization has granted over $1 million in scholarships to more than 800 cancer survivors and amputees.
Fans can come in from the cold at participating 7-Eleven® stores across the U.S. to purchase his snowman cup, on sale from Nov.15 through Jan. 3 or while supplies last. 7-Eleven guarantees a $250,000 minimum donation to Cancer for College, but the support could increase depending on the number of cups sold.
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Resource: http://www.cancerforcollege.org/
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