CORE (Cancer Outreach Resources and Education) is an organization focusing on spreading awareness about cancer research through fundraising. The members of this club thrive on helping others, even if it is something as simple as making a card. A gesture like this can go a long way in validating less fortunate people and ensuring they feel seen.
Co-President of CORE Club, Addison Manning, directs her time toward educating others. She makes strides in the right direction to help end a devastating disease. “CORE Club, to me, is a place where I get to not only help others but also make friends and be a part of a community of students who are also passionate about cancer research,” she says.
The club provides a platform for students to connect with peers who share the similar interest in helping others, which creates an overall sense of belonging and support.
Thousands of children and adults enduring cancer depend on the help of others to assist in their journey back to health. At CORE meetings, members can express their artistic skills by creating crafts and healthcare packages to show their support to cancer patients in addition to healthcare workers. Acts of kindness like these can uplift patients undergoing treatments and show healthcare workers how much they are needed in difficult times.
They also discuss how cancer can affect someone’s life, and how to be supportive of those people. This equips them with the knowledge and communication that is crucial to advocate for cancer awareness.
Furthermore, they create donation projects to raise money for local hospitals. From attending a community breast cancer walk to guiding Sandburg students to “Stick it to Cancer,” all projects show their selfless determination to tackle this illness.
Co-President Caesar Gaytan explains that “it’s not all about donating money, it’s about having a positive attitude when showing support for the people or children that could really use it.”
Together, all three D230 schools come together to reflect positivity and support to others who may be going through tough times. Positivity makes all the difference when it comes to expressing encouragement and hope to someone trying to fight their battle.
Both Gaytan and Manning encourage any Sandburg student to join the club to build a stronger foundation for cancer research. “You get service hours for every meeting you attend and even if you’re a busy person, you can be in CORE while still being in other activities because it is very low-commitment,” she said.
She also says that she believes “People who join CORE learn teamwork and communication skills while getting to be part of a community.” This welcoming club is a small group that truly makes a big difference.
Come join the CORE Club and help someone in need! To join, follow their official D230 Instagram page, @core_d230, and keep posted for when they announce their next meeting.
For more information, you can email the CORE Club administrator, Ms. Macinnis, by contacting [email protected].
Together, we are stronger and can pave the way towards a future where we put an end to cancer.
