89,000
young adults are diagnosed with cancer every year. Here’s how we make sure they’re not facing it alone.Β
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Ryan Ferro
Ryan's Unpredictable Journey When Ryan Ferro recounts the three weeks he spent awaiting the analysis of the lemon-sized brain tumor heβd
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Cancer affects us all. The Ulman Foundation supports and recognizes each individual as a whole before, during and beyond their diagnosis.
Youβre welcome no matter where youβre from.
Your beliefs are respected.
Youβre recognized for who and how you love.
Your identity is honored.Β
At Ulman, you are welcomed, respected, and supported within our community.
Congratulations to our Raleigh Cancer to 5K team for completing their goal race over the weekend!! ππ #EveryMileMatters
#AYAcancer #CancerSurvivor #Survivor #Cancerto5K #5K #cancer #Ulman #UlmanFoundation
Check this out! A recap from an unforgettable week on Key to Keys 2022!
$163,000 raised, 30 teammates, 10 support drivers, countless ice cream stops, 2 cancer center visits, hundreds of names added to our Why We Fight vans, and 1 mission. Congratulations to our team for making it all the way to Key West, raising support and awareness for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer along the way. The memories and impact made on this experience will last a lifetime!
Thanks to @peterhwatts from @thefivearrows for the video!
When Ryan Ferro recounts the three weeks he spent awaiting the analysis of the lemon-sized brain tumor heβd just had surgically removed in 2017, itβs easy to envision an actuarial table being constantly re-calculated in a cloud of numbers over his now-permanently bald head β like a special effect in a movie or a thought bubble in a comic strip. Ryan, a T. Rowe Price Investment Analyst, was just 32 when he experienced a seizure which would lead to the discovery of brain cancer...
Click the link in our bio to read the rest of Ryan's unpredictable journey.
#AYAcancer #YoungAdultCancer #Cancer #CancerStory #CancerJourney #ShareYourStory #PatientNavigation #Ulman #UlmanFoundation
@thehustleforcancer kicks off on July 16! Are you coming?!
The HUSTLE is a 7-day cycling trek from Baltimore, MD to Deep Creek, MD and back. Ride one leg or ride them all! Funds raised support three amazing nonprofits who are dedicated to closing the gap on cancer care: @respiteretreats , @horizondaycamp , and the Ulman Foundation.
Sign up with the link in our bio!
The HUSTLE is an event for cyclists who are comfortable covering 40+ miles per day and are able to have transportation to the start and from the end of their leg(s).
πΈ: @peterhwatts
Check out our upcoming May Meetups and Support Groups to get connected with other young adults impacted by cancer. This month, our two Where YA (Young Adults) Meet's include a virtual paint night and tickets to a Baltimore Orioles game! Click the link in our bio to RSVP for these meetups and support groups!
#AYAcancer #YoungAdultCancer #Cancer #MeetUps #SupportGroup #CancerSupportGroup #May #MayEvents #Ulman #UlmanFoundation
#keytokeys2022 made it to key west!!
Experiencing FOMO (fear of missing out) from all of the #KeytoKeys2022 excitement? Don't sweat it - we got you!
@thehustleforcancer is a 7-day cycling trek from Baltimore, MD to Deep Creek, MD and back. Ride one leg, or ride βem all. The ride begins on July 16 and ends July 22, 2022.
Funds raised from this event support three amazing nonprofits who are dedicated to closing the gap on cancer care: @respiteretreats , @horizondaycamp , and the Ulman Foundation.
Sign up with the link in our bio today!
#TheHustle #TheHustleForCancer #Cancer #AYAcancer #YoungAdultCancer #Ulman #UlmanFoundation #CyclingTrek #Cyclists #CharityBikeRide #RideForACause #Support
Day 5 was one for the books! Full of personal records, camaraderie, support, tailwinds, and inspiration this day will be cemented in the memories of all! #keytokeys2022 #bikerideforcancer #keywestride
Day 4β> Jacksonville with stops at @charlestononcology where we met some inspiring people and handed out chemo care kits from @kitstoheart. Thanks to @lftfoundation for visiting us in the evening with us in the evening and sharing your incredible stories and work. Thanks to @thefivearrows for the outstanding photos. #keytokeys2022
Day 3οΈβ£β-> we made it to Charleston! The team enjoyed a lovely dinner from @merebhughes, sweet treats from @matthewsteresa and a visit from the Charleston Cancer to 5K team! Thanks again @thefivearrows πΈ#keytokeys2022 #rideforcancer #eastcoastride #ayaware #ayacancer
Last Friday, an amazing group of volunteers from @mybge came over to Ulman House to brighten up the backyard! Check out the latest mural addition to the house!
#UlmanHouse #Ulman #UlmanFoundation #AYAcancer #YoungAdultCancer #Cancer #Volunteers #ThankYouVolunteers #BaltimoreVolunteers
Day 2 was blue skies, rolling hills, teamwork and lots of smiles. Special shout-out to @thefivearrows media for so many of these amazing shots! #keytokeys2022 #ayaware #ulmanfoundation
#keytoKeys2022 day one is a wrap!! Baltimore β> Richmond!! #ulmanfoundation #ayacancerawareness #ayaware
Happy Earth Day! πππ
Go out and smell some flowers, run around in a field, go on a bike ride, take a walk, or sign up for @4kforcancer ! We canβt think of a better way to experience the beauty of nature while raising support and awareness for young adult cancer!
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#EarthDay #RunAcrossAmerica #RideAcrossAmerica #CrossCountry #4K #4KforCancer #AYAcancer #YoungAdultCancer #Ulman #UlmanFoundation
Happy National Volunteer Week! ππ
We want to give a HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers who help us do the work we do each and every day. Thank you for your constant eagerness to lend a hand! Whether it's painting a mural, preparing dinner for Ulman House residents, baking cookies, helping out at the Blue Jeans {& Bow Ties} Ball, or helping spruce up the backyard at Ulman House, we appreciate you!
Click the link in our bio to check out some upcoming volunteer opportunities!
#AYAcancer #YoungAdultCancer #Cancer #Volunteers #ThankYouVolunteers #NationalVolunteerWeek #VolunteerWeek #BaltimoreVolunteers #Baltimore #Volunteer #Ulman #UlmanHouse #UlmanFoundation