FMYI | For My Innovation

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the US; 12,000 children are diagnosed each year and approximately 3,000 will not survive. My family has lost loved ones to cancer, but as a father, I can only imagine the greater impact if the patient is a child. Progress is being made, and the survival rate is nearly 80 percent for children, but lack of funding threatens the momentum being made towards treating and curing childhood cancer. My heart goes out to all of their families and we want to make a difference.

A few weeks ago at a conference in Denver, I was honored to present our largest donation to date, to Diane Vaughan, Senior Development Officer of the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service. We are very grateful that our contribution will help fund innovative research and we look forward to the day when we all can say that childhood cancer is cured.

Ranked as one of the top childhood cancer centers in the country, they are helping more than 350 new childhood cancer patients annually. I’m constantly touched by the courageous stories of the children who are fighting for their lives.

I’m especially touched and empowered by this video:

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I’m proud that FMYI is committed to empowering others to make a difference. FMYI’s growth has enabled us to do our part with cash and in-kind donations to support organizations dedicated to improving the lives of others locally, nationally and internationally.

Thank you to all of our customers, without whom this would not have been possible. Thank you to the Aflac field force for your generosity to the Aflac Cancer Center has inspired mine. And thank you to the staff of the Aflac Cancer Center for making a difference in children’s lives.

-Seth