Our Response to COVID-19

With the current world pandemic of COVID-19, we are doing our part in minimizing the spread of the disease by being active participants in “social distancing” as per the guidelines of the CDC.  All donors receive a hand written thank you note, regardless of gift size, for their support.  While there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread through the mail, but rather out of an abundance of caution and because of the understanding we have for those at risk, these have been suspended, and donors can elect to hold their note until future notice at time of giving, or continue to receive theirs.  Online orders will continue to ship, and are being handled with the upmost caution.  Our staff is working from home as always per our 100% volunteer-based stance and operations and minimum overhead objectives, and any business travel has been suspended until future notice.  Any future event planning has also been placed on hold.

 However, cancer doesn’t stop and neither do we.  Our mission and our work are continuing, in addition to the world fighting the spread of COVID-19.  While we may be adjusting how we conduct business, the research we support still needs us…it still needs YOU.

Here are some things to keep in mind as outlined by the CDC:

Coronavirus Symptoms

The following are some of the symptoms that may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

  • Fever

  • Cough

  • Shortness of breath

How it Spreads

  • There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19).

  • The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

  • The virus is thought to spread from person-to-person.

  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

  • These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

How to Protect Yourself

  • Wash your hands often, especially when visiting public places, coughing, or sneezing.

  • Use hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol when hand washing isn’t possible.

  • Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes.

  • Avoid close contact with others who are sick, especially if your immune system is also compromised.

How to Protect Others

  • Stay at home if you are sick to avoid putting others at risk.

  • Wear a mask if you are sick or caring for someone who is sick. Face masks are in short supply and should be reserved for caregivers.

  • Clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces daily, including doorknobs, light switches, countertops, phones, keyboards, toilets, etc…

For more details on how to stay safe and the latest information on the coronavirus, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.