Yael Cohen

“More than 90% of cancers are curable at stage one - look for them, look for them, look for them.”

“We want to keep creating the biggest impact we can in the cancer space by focuses on prevention, early detection, and psychosocial support.”

“There have been so many incredible moments since the start of this organization. One that stands out specifically is when an anonymous businessman triple-matched our donation to Memorial Slo...”

“I spend time on campaign creation and implementation, anything from sitting down with the agency or with creative companies. I also meet with supporters. We've been really lucky to have vari...”

“I was going to be a doctor since I was three, so I was pre-med in college. Everything I did, every class I took, pointed toward the 'holy M.D.' Friends were taking wine-tasting classes, stud...”

“I'm pretty sure my mom is the only person on the planet who thinks that she got cancer so that I could find my calling in life, but as I started to build this company, all my years of useles...”

“When I graduated, I promptly took a job in finance, making both my pre-med and poli-sci years essentially useless - or so I thought.”

“I think I'm generally more inspired when I'm away from technology. Whether that is on a beach somewhere or just in your room with your phones and screens shut off, I think that quietness is...”

“StandWith has two main functions: first, updates which allows the caregiver to send out patient updates to their community in a simple way that eliminated dozens of texts, emails and calls....”