Jake and Tyler Dawson's viral Good Scan Cans fundraising movement benefits the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF)

Beating cancer by celebrating one small victory at a time:
cancer thrivers (and their supporters) raise a can of any beverage, post a selfie with the hashtag #GoodScanCans4NETRF and make a gift to NETRF.

BOSTON, MA, October 2024 - World NET (Neuroendocrine) Cancer Day is November 10th, an ideal time to participate in the viral Good Scan Cans fundraising movement which drives awareness and discovers cures for neuroendocrine cancers (affecting over 175,000 people in the U.S). Jake Dawson, a neuroendocrine cancer thriver, created the online movement to celebrate the small victories - supporting patients and their families - affected by this devasting disease. Those interested can visit the Good Scan Cans NETRF Website to learn more, celebrate Jake's scan, your good scan, a friend or family member's good scan, or toast to a future free of neuroendocrine cancer. (Note: a good scan references a radiology report that shows stable or decreasing disease.) The Good Scan Cans fundraising site is active now and will remain active through the month of November.

Jake Dawson will also host a #GoodScanCans4NETRF local fundraiser in Omaha, Nebraska, on World NET Cancer Day, November 10, 2024. The local fundraiser will be held at MULA (3932 Farnam St, Omaha) from 4-7 p.m. A $20 entry includes food and donation. The local event and national social media movement will raise awareness and monies for the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF), supporting vital research for neuroendocrine cancer. Visit the local event page to RSVP and learn more.

Good Scan Cans benefits NETRF, the largest global funder of neuroendocrine cancer research. NETRF fills a critical funding gap, driving research and innovation across 74 institutions in 16 countries. The foundation plays a vital role in advancing scientific understanding, improving patient outcomes, and ultimately working toward cures.

"We are enormously grateful to Jake, Taylor and the neuroendocrine cancer community for finding creative and meaningful ways to raise funds for NETRF and to bring hope to every person affected by neuroendocrine cancer," said Elyse Gellerman, Chief Executive Officer for NETRF.

About Jake Dawson
Jake Dawson and his wife, Taylor, are creating a fundraising movement that represents not only a personal triumph but a collective effort to support ongoing research and bring hope to others with neuroendocrine cancer. Good Scan Cans is an easy, fun and meaningful way to support Jake and so many other people with neuroendocrine cancer. "I want to turn this challenging experience into something positive and impactful. The support from the community has been incredible, and together, we can make a difference for those affected by this disease," states Jake Dawson. Visit the Good Scan Cans NETRF Website to learn more about Jake's personal journey and movement.

Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation
31 St. James Avenue, Suite 365
Boston, MA 02116
Lori Dolnick, Public Relations - ldolnick@mac.com
Susan Harrington, Chief Development Officer - Susan.Harrington@netrf.org

The mission of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF) is to fund research to discover cures and more effective treatments for neuroendocrine cancers. NETRF is the largest global funder of neuroendocrine cancer research and the preeminent resource for expert patient education and support.