Almost two million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each year and an estimated 609,360 people die every year in the U.S. from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. That’s almost 5,250 new cases and 1,670 deaths per day. Whether it’s a family member, a friend or your own personal fight, cancer has impacted us all in one way or another – which is why Le-Vel is inspired to take the fight to cancer year round. 

One of Le-Vel’s missions is to help support organizations dedicated to fighting against cancer. Le-Vel has a year-long campaign, THRIVE Against Cancer, where we partner with a new organization each month of the year to help support the fighters, admire the survivors, and honor the taken. 

TAC DFTs are the most powerfully engineered DFT formula yet… for the most meaningful cause! If you’re unfamiliar, TAC stands for THRIVE Against Cancer while DFT stands for Derma Fusion Technology. Derma Fusion Technology is a breakthrough in the health & wellness industry. It is wearable nutrition that supports weight management, energy and mood support, and nutritional support.

For each TAC DFT pack sold, Le-Vel donates $5 towards the fight against cancer. Each month of the year represents a different cancer organization fighting for those with that specific cancer. In total, Le-Vel has donated over $850,000 to various organizations to help fight the battle against cancer.

THRIVER, Kimberly L., says, “Love them all but my favorite TAC DFT is the most recent design that supports bone cancer! My daughter is a survivor of Ewing’s Sarcoma, so I wear these DFTs with pride. She got diagnosed at 17-years-old, and has been in remission for five years now.” Ewing’s Sarcoma is a very rare childhood cancer that affects kids between the ages of 10 to 20-years-old. 

Let’s take a look at the organizations we’ve partnered with in 2022 so far & how you, too, can THRIVE Against Cancer… 

January – Foundation for Women’s Cancer 

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing research, education and awareness about gynecologic cancer risk, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment. 

Gynecologic cancers are the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells originating in the female reproductive organs. According to the Foundation, there are about 109,000 new cases diagnosed and approximately 33,000 deaths from gynecologic cancers in the U.S. each year. 

The mission of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer is clear: to bring together all communities of advocates, patients, caregivers, partners and healthcare to eradicate or lessen the impact of gynecologic cancer. This will be achieved through research, education and public awareness so that we can live in a world where everyone has the power to impact, prevent or overcome a diagnosis of gynecologic cancer. 

THRIVER, Thomassina A., holds this DFT close, “Working in urology this really touches me and helps my patients!! Thank you!” 

To learn more about the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, visit: foundationforwomenscancer.org 

February – Colorectal Cancer Alliance

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance was founded in 1999 by a group of 41 survivors, caregivers, and friends and is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to colorectal cancer. 

In 2021, an estimated 149,500 people were diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer, and an estimated 52,980 died of the illness. 

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s mission is to empower a nation of allies who work to provide support for patients and families, caregivers, and survivors; to raise awareness of preventative measures; and inspire efforts to fund critical research. This organization focuses on screening, caring and curing. 

To learn more about the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, visit: ccalliance.org 

March – KidneyCAN

KidneyCAN is a patient-created and patient-driven movement, drawing energy and motivation from people all over the United States and the world whose lives are impacted by kidney cancer. 

According to the CDC, every year, more than 43,000 men and 25,000 women get kidney cancers, and about 9,000 men and 5,000 women die from these diseases. 

The mission of KidneyCAN is to accelerate cures for kidney cancer. They engage in patient advocacy and power research by supporting government and industry research funding, facilitating research collaborations, and offering direct financial support for clinical and laboratory researchers with promising ideas. 

THRIVER, LouAnne S., honors her family by wearing her TAC DFT, “For my Husband, Aunties, Grandma and Dad, who are no longer with us.”

To learn more about KidneyCAN, visit: kidneycan.org 

April – Testicular Cancer Foundation

The only full-time staffed testicular cancer group and leading provider of education materials in the country, the Testicular Cancer Foundation is a team of survivors, caregivers and advocates with a passion to increase education and awareness. 

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in males ages 15-34. About 1 of every 250 men will develop testicular cancer at some point in their life.

The Testicular Cancer Foundation provides education and support to young men to raise awareness about testicular cancer, supports families of patients and shares its resources with the medical and healthcare communities, schools and various young men’s groups. 

To learn more about the Testicular Cancer Foundation, visit: testicularcancer.org

May – National Brain Tumor Society

The National Brain Tumor Society continues its legacy since the 1980’s by driving research accomplishments and discoveries toward treatments, servicing, guiding, and preparing patients to face their disease, changing public policy agendas through country-wide advocacy, and providing a powerful voice that unites the brain tumor community. 

This year, an estimated 25,050 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with primary cancerous tumors of the brain and spinal cord. 

The National Brain Tumor Society unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites the community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and care partners. 

“I love this company and the way they give to foundations to help the world. It really means a lot to me,” shares THRIVER, Teresa M.

To learn more about the National Brain Tumor Society, visit: braintumor.org

June – Leukemia Research Foundation 

With more than $83 million raised in support of its mission, the Leukemia Research Foundation is on the path to finding a cure – and won’t stop until they do. The Foundation’s mission is to cure leukemia by funding innovative research, and to support patients and families. 

Last year, an estimated combined total of 186,400 people in the United States were expected to be diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma. Approximately 23,660 deaths in the U.S. are attributed to leukemia a year. From 2013 to 2017, leukemia was the sixth most common cause of cancer deaths in males, and the seventh most common cause of cancer deaths in females in the nation. 

To learn more about the Leukemia Research Foundation, visit: leukemiarf.org 

A very special thank you to everyone who has contributed to our mission to THRIVE Against Cancer and supported our partners in their fight against cancer. You can continue to help support the fight by purchasing your TAC DFT here and sporting & posting your TAC DFT on social media with #THRIVEAgainstCancer.

And stay tuned for the second half of 2022 to see which other organizations Le-Vel is supporting!  Let’s all do our part to THRIVE Against Cancer!