On the occasion of Black Friday Week 2020 , we have decided to donate 1% of our proceeds during this time to a good cause. This year, we want to draw attention to the unfortunately still shameful topic of gut health , which we at her1 have been working on for years. Raising awareness and removing taboos is particularly important to us. We want to support sufferers directly with our donation. In our search for the right organization, we came across the patient support for bowel cancer came across it.
The patientenhilfe intestinal cancer is a joint initiative of the Felix Burda Foundationthe Network Against Colorectal Cancer and the Foundation Lebensblicke. The initiative has set itself the goal of generating donations to provide colorectal cancer patients in need with one-off financial support financial support. The administrative work is handled pro bono by the Felix Burda Foundation office. Donations to the patientenhilfe darmkrebs are therefore 100% for the benefit of those affected.
Colorectal cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men and women and is one of the best-researched types of cancer. Every year, around 60,400 people in Germany are newly diagnosed with it and around 24,300 people die as a result. In principle, you can get bowel cancer at any age, although the incidence increases with age. As part of statutory cancer screening, men aged 50 and over and women aged 55 and over are therefore called upon to take part in bowel cancer screening. In most cases, the disease develops from initially benign precursors, which then develop into cancer within a few years.
The diagnosis of bowel cancer is usually completely unexpected and is a severe blow for those affected and their families. Many patients are no longer able to work due to the disease. In addition to the serious health burden for those affected, their families often find themselves in financial difficulties. This is precisely where the patientenhilfe intestinal cancer comes to the rescue. It is particularly important for those affected to realize that they are not alone and that there is someone who understands their difficult situation.
The incidence of bowel cancer is increasing in Western countries. Numerous studies have shown that the development of bowel cancer is also linked to Western dietary and lifestyle habits. Accordingly, a healthy lifestyle and a healthy and balanced diet help to prevent bowel cancer. Nevertheless, it is always advisable to take advantage of statutory bowel cancer screening (stool test or colonoscopy).
With your purchase at her1 during Black Friday Week 2020 you are doing your part to promote this incredibly important issue and support colorectal cancer sufferers in financial need. Thank you for that!
Update: Thanks to your purchases during Black Friday Week, we were able to donate €2,500 to patientenhilfe darmkrebs. This means that 5 colorectal cancer patients will be financially supported with €500 each. We are delighted with this success and thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
More information on: www.patientenhilfe-darmkrebs.de