Service Opportunities
Each year Ulman Foundation identifies various service, education, mission engagement, and scholarship opportunities leading up to and during the 4K for Cancer journey. These opportunities give the 4K for Cancer participants the opportunity to learn more about the young adult cancer cause, raise awareness, and engage with and support patients, families, communities, doctors, nurses, and researchers that have been impacted by, or are having an impact on, young adult cancer.
Hospital Visits with Patients, Families & Staff
4K for Cancer participants will have opportunities to visit hospitals to meet with patients, families, and hospital staff along their routes. During hospitals visits, 4K for Cancer participants have brought meals to patients, held sing-a-longs in the hospital, led games or activities, and shared the 4K for Cancer story with patients and families.
Cancer Center or Research Lab Visit & Tour
This education opportunity provides 4K for Cancer participants with the ability to tour large academic cancer centers, other community organizations, or pharmaceutical or genetics labs to learn more about the young adult cancer experience, support services for young adults, or developments in cancer treatments that affect young adults. Participants have the opportunity to speak with doctors, nurses, and advocates in the young adult oncology field, as well as researchers who are making strides developing new and innovative treatment and detection methods.
Days of Dedication
Ulman staff will collect written stories from the young adult cancer community to provide inspiration to 4K for Cancer participants while on their journey. Their stories will be read throughout the trip and they will become an honorary teammate for the day on the 4K for all of the trips. Postcards will be sent to each honorary teammate from the different teams. Become an honorary teammate by sharing your story here.
Community Dinner & Presentations
4K for Cancer participants will provide hope and inspiration to communities across the country who have been impacted by cancer. Participants may attend community dinners, chat with hosts, or present on the 4K for Cancer program to spread awareness and create a community of support.