My Cancer Story
2005
In May 2005, my father was diagnosed at age 50 with Stage 2B non-seminoma testicular cancer.
This diagnosis was a life-altering, course-setting experience for me as his primary caregiver.
2009
In Fall 2009, I was enrolled in a grant writing class in college when a guest speaker presented on a small NYC-based non-profit called "I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation aka i[2]y.
I was reprimanded by my professor for emailing the CEO mid-presentation asking for an internship.
2010
In May 2010, I was hired by Matthew Zachary as full-time employee #2 of i[2]y.
2012
By early 2012, we had rebranded i[2]y to Stupid Cancer due to the outside world calling MZ and I the guys from Stupid Cancer. This would be a watershed moment for the organization as we gained unprecedented traction and took our annual conference to Las Vegas. I drove there.
2016
In 2016, I relocated to Austin, TX to assume the role of CEO of Testicular Cancer Foundation.
My Cancer Journey
From caregiver to advocate, a story of transformation and purpose
Father's Diagnosis
In May 2005, my father was diagnosed at age 50 with Stage 2B non-seminoma testicular cancer.
This diagnosis was a life-altering, course-setting experience for me as his primary caregiver.
A Bold Move
In Fall 2009, I was enrolled in a grant writing class in college when a guest speaker presented on "I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation."
I was reprimanded by my professor for emailing the CEO mid-presentation asking for an internship.
Joining the Mission
In May 2010, I was hired by Matthew Zachary as full-time employee #2 of i[2]y.
Rebranding to Stupid Cancer
By early 2012, we had rebranded i[2]y to Stupid Cancer. This would be a watershed moment for the organization as we gained unprecedented traction.
We took our annual conference to Las Vegas. I drove there.
CEO of Testicular Cancer Foundation
In 2016, I relocated to Austin, TX to assume the role of CEO of Testicular Cancer Foundation.