Emmaline Oliva is a senior at the University of South Carolina. In the summer of 2018, she will be traveling with a group of college-aged students on a 70-day, 4000+ mile ride from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA raising money and awareness for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.
What is your connection to the cancer community?
I am currently studying Pre-Med at the University of South Carolina and I've always had a passion in medicine. I have witnessed how devastating cancer can be and how physically and emotionally challenging it can become. On my 4K For Cancer journey this past summer, I gained an interest in surgical oncology. Two years ago, my uncle passed away from what originated as cancer in one of his kidneys. He fought through chemotherapy and radiation treatments, but it was unsuccessful and the cancer metastasized to his lungs and liver. He was a wonderful, beloved man and is incredibly missed by my family.
Why are you traveling over 4000 miles this summer with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults?
The loss of my uncle has inspired me to raise awareness and provide support for the people who are battling cancer or have lost their loved ones to cancer. I want to challenge myself to make an impact on the young adult cancer community by spreading love, support, and positivity throughout the places we travel this summer. This cross-country ride will not be easy, but it definitely cannot compare to the physical and emotional challenges young adults with cancer will face and overcome every single day. I am incredibly lucky to be standing here today, healthy enough to accomplish such an amazing journey through 4K For Cancer.
2018 marks the 17th year of the 4K for Cancer sending young adults on journeys across the country in an effort to inspire hope and unite communities in the fight against cancer. The 4K for Cancer is a program of The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults (UCF). Interested in joining the fight? Apply to be a rider or runner a at www.4kforcancer.org!
CHALLENGE:
Over 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer every year. Young adults (ages 15-39) face a variety of unique challenges with a cancer diagnosis including fertility preservation, social isolation, lack of insurance, delayed diagnosis, and more.
SOLUTION:
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. With your support, the Ulman Cancer Fund is able to provide free support services and resources for the young adult cancer community including:
Cancer to 5K - a 12-week training program designed to introduce or reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity.
Patient Navigation - a free program (onsite at cancer centers and remotely through our office) that ensures no young adult ever faces cancer alone. We provide one-on-one support & resources to young adults and their families to help them manage the cancer experience and long-term cancer survival.
Scholarships - a financial assistance program to help young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one.
UCF House - This year UCF broke ground on a “home away from home” to provide free housing for young adult cancer patients, and their caregivers, in East Baltimore.
Your donation will help make these programs and our mission possible!
Supporters | |||
Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
Dana Fleisig | 08/13/2018 | $250.00 | Kristin Cheeseman | 06/02/2018 | $100.00 | Emmaline Oliva | 05/31/2018 | $50.00 | Good luck "Sister", I'm rooting for you to have an uneventful yet exciting journey! Love, Carol | Michael Bannister | 05/24/2018 | $500.00 | be safe and enjoy every minute of that ride! | Marty Andres | 05/21/2018 | $100.00 | Copeland Hanshaw | 05/21/2018 | $50.00 | Gary Bell | 05/21/2018 | $60.00 | Raegan Ball | 05/18/2018 | $10.00 | You were so high spirited last year, and I know that will continue to this ride. Best of luck and continue to be great! | Emmaline Oliva | 05/14/2018 | $235.00 | From Za's For A Cause Donation Box! | Linda Veneman | 05/12/2018 | $30.00 | Good luck, Emmaline! Enjoy the ride! | Allegra Litvin | 05/10/2018 | $25.00 | Emamaline, Best wishes for a successful trip. Enjoy your journey. Allegra Litvin | Zas Devine LLC | 05/01/2018 | $400.00 | John Waelde | 05/01/2018 | $30.00 | Party hard, and pedal harder. Good luck! | Emmaline Oliva | 04/30/2018 | $70.40 | Venmo donations from friends! | Emmaline Oliva | 04/23/2018 | $101.00 | Venmo donations from friends! | Emmaline Oliva | 04/19/2018 | $73.00 | Venmo donations from friends! | Joe Hart | 04/11/2018 | $5.00 | Tyler Thomason | 04/11/2018 | $10.00 | Dedicated to Hattie Fant | Donna Humphrey | 04/11/2018 | $25.00 | Good luck and be safe! Love ya | Jennifer Hiott | 04/11/2018 | $25.00 | Robert J Oliva | 04/09/2018 | $100.00 | Rhonda Dellinger | 04/06/2018 | $50.00 | Teri Oliva | 04/03/2018 | $500.00 | Hope this helps make your journey possible! I love you to the moon❤️ Make it matter! Mama | Cantina 76-Columbia, LLC | 04/02/2018 | $50.00 | Emmaline Oliva | 03/30/2018 | $22.66 | Luis and James Martin Cardozo | 03/30/2018 | $200.00 | We are proud of you! We love you!! Have a fantastic trip!!!!! L & J | Michael Davies | 03/29/2018 | $100.00 | Katie Kuhn | 03/27/2018 | $15.00 | Miranda Fitzgerald | 03/27/2018 | $7.00 | Scott Richie | 03/27/2018 | $10.00 | Emmaline Oliva | 03/27/2018 | $62.00 | Venmo donations from friends! | Emmaline Oliva | 03/25/2018 | $43.00 | Venmo donations from my amazing friends! | Diane Oliva | 03/20/2018 | $200.00 | From Ladys Island Dockside | Anonymous Friend | 03/20/2018 | $40.00 | Bonfire | 03/15/2018 | $193.03 | Emmaline Oliva | 02/22/2018 | $10.00 | Achievement Health Rewards App! | Jennifer Covington | 02/18/2018 | $40.00 | I hope this ride brings you some pretty mountains :) | Rhonda Dellinger | 02/10/2018 | $100.00 | In memory of Emmaline's great grandmother, Jeweline. | Emmaline Oliva | 01/23/2018 | $25.00 | For my teammate and beautiful friend, Cristal. She is a warrior princess and her strength is incredibly motivating. I love you so much!!! | Emmaline Oliva | 01/05/2018 | $89.10 | Textbook Fundraiser | Caroline Ruttenburg | 12/31/2017 | $25.00 | Courtney Wood | 12/31/2017 | $45.00 | I'm so proud of the person you've become Emmaline, I know we're not close but I see you doing amazing things. This donation is for my old dog Bodie, who we lost too soon at age 5 from bone cancer. Also for my grandfather currently struggling with Lymphoma. I pray that we can find a cure. | Nate Fanzone | 11/14/2017 | $30.00 | In memory of my brother, Carmen. May your second journey be even more magical than the first, and filled with challenges, rewards, new experiences, and life-long friends. And I'll always be available for mechanic advice if needed! -Fanz | Sophie Frank | 11/07/2017 | $30.00 | I am so beyond proud of you and cannot wait to see you cross the finish the line on the west coast. You're incredible darling. | Isabel Mularoni | 11/05/2017 | $50.00 | Go Emmaline!!!!!!!!! I am so beyond proud of you, and so so SO excited for you. You are such a badass. You got this, and I'll cheering you on every single mile. | Pawel Maslag | 11/03/2017 | $100.00 | YESSSSS!!! I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!! | Lesly Rodriguez | 10/13/2017 | $20.00 | I am so proud of you for embarking on this journey again. You’re going to kill it this summer and I can’t wait to hear alll the great stories you’ll have to share! Remember to spread your sunshine and to take time to remember at least one thing that happens everyday. Much love Nemo! | Hannah Vavryshko | 10/03/2017 | $21.00 | Happy Birthday!! | Claudia McSweeney | 10/03/2017 | $21.00 | Happy Birthday Em! You are going to crush your cross-country bike trip next summer | Andrew Mohama | 09/28/2017 | $50.21 | Emmaline, you inspire me so much! It was an absolute honor to be part of your San Fran 2017 team. I am very jealous you get to trek across the country once more, and I know you will do it with passion, love, and so much fun. Remember why you ride and why you have dedicated so much of yourself to this journey. Never underestimate the difference you can make in the life of just one person. Sending love and great vibes your way!! (Oh and happy 21st birthday!!) | Leonora Kramer | 09/28/2017 | $30.00 | Emmaline - you got this girl! Second times the charm, I am so proud of you <3 with love, Gma Lenny | H Gregory | 09/28/2017 | $21.00 | Very awesome! | Chelsea Foster | 09/13/2017 | $100.00 | Have a blast Emmaline! I know you'll be a bundle of energy and smiles! Show your team how 4K is done! | Emmaline Oliva | 08/30/2017 | $100.00 |
Total | $4,649.40 |