MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER

A little over a year ago, I joined this organization as executive director. In that time I've had the privilege of getting to know hundreds of my fellow patients and survivors, caregivers, clinicians, and organizations in this community of folks facing abdominal cancers. This spirit of connection was the genesis of the Abdominal Cancers Alliance and I am inspired by how that spirit continues to flourish. Rooted in these deep ties with this community - and informed by our powerful stories, nuanced challenges, and shared hopes - the Alliance has grown to become the heart of our mission.


And so we are excited to share that Partners for Cancer Care and Prevention is changing its name to the Abdominal Cancers Alliance!


This name change reflects not only how far we’ve come but also where we’re going. By making this change, we aim to make it easier for patients, caregivers, clinicians, and advocates to find us, understand our work, and join us in advancing awareness and improving support for those affected by rare and advanced abdominal cancers. In fact, we have refined our mission to be simple and powerful: to empower and connect the abdominal cancers community to save and improve lives!

Bo Plantz, Executive Director

There's a lot going on with the Alliance, so I invite you to learn more through this May newsletter. You can read more about our name change announcement here and stay tuned as we roll out this name change across our platforms this spring.


I am continually struck by the love and empathy that this community carries. Thank you for your support in making our mission possible and helping to build a stronger future for all of us facing rare and advanced abdominal cancers.


Warmly,

Bo Plantz

Executive Director

 




 

Updates from the Alliance

In Case You Missed It: Our 2024 Impact Report

We’re proud to share our 2024 Impact Report - a reflection of a transformative year made possible by your support. From rolling out the Abdominal Cancers Alliance in the US to completing our long-running program in Colombia, 2024 represented a year of growth, transformation, and renewed purpose as we strengthened our operations and honed our mission.


Read the full report and see how your support is driving real change!

 
 

A New Name for a Focused Mission - Changing Our Name to the Abdominal Cancers Alliance!

We’re proud to announce that Partners for Cancer Care and Prevention is changing its name to the Abdominal Cancers Alliance! Our commitment remains the same: patient-centered, collaborative, and driven by compassion. Thank you for being part of this journey. We’re excited for what’s ahead!

 
 

Keep the Ripple Going: A Partner Spotlight on Stef Ripple

Stef Ripple is a nonprofit driven by love, memory, and the unwavering belief that no one should face ovarian cancer alone. Founded in honor of Stefanie Ashdown, who lived with grace and courage through her ovarian cancer journey, Stef Ripple provides critical support to women and families impacted by ovarian cancer - offering care packages, family support grants, and a strong sense of community.


At the heart of Stef Ripple’s work is a commitment to kindness, selflessness, and faith - values that Stef embodied. Their message is simple yet profound: a single ripple of support can become a wave of change. Learn how Stef Ripple is building that wave for ovarian cancer families, one act of compassion at a time.

 
 

I am tough and I will fight every single time

When I saw that appointment date--six weeks away--I remember saying to my husband that I was not going to make it. I know now that when you're that close to death, you know it even though you don't know how you know it. It's just there, and I remember a calm came over me.

We all have a story to tell. Join us in raising awareness and sharing your hope. Send us your story today!

Submit your story here

 

Join us May 23rd for a Special Webinar on Appendix Cancer featuring Dr. Sardi and Dr. Ledakis

Our partner, Appendicure welcomes two renowned experts—Dr. Armando Sardi, President of the Abdominal Cancers Alliance and Medical Director at Mercy Medical Center, and Dr. Peter Ledakis, Oncology & Hematology specialist at Mercy Medical Center—for a live Q&A session designed for the Appendix Cancer community.


This is your chance to ask questions, gain insights, and hear directly from leaders in the field.


Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or advocate, this supportive, educational event is here to empower you with the latest information and resources. Don’t miss this powerful conversation!


Register here!  


You can also submit a question in advance.

 
 




 

Ways to Support Our Work

Drive Out Cancer Golf Challenge | Atlanta

Don’t miss your final opportunity to sponsor this extraordinary event at Hawks Ridge Golf Club—one of the Southeast’s most exclusive courses—all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and caregivers battling rare and advanced abdominal cancers.


A variety of sponsorship options are still available—but not for long!


Monday, June 2, 2025

Hawks Ridge Golf Club

Ball Ground, GA

And sharing a very special thank you to all of our Drive Out Cancer event sponsors!

 
 

Upcoming Events

Drive Out Cancer Golf Challenge

Join us in Georgia at one of the premier courses in the Southeast!

Monday | June 2 | 2025

Hawks Ridge Golf Club

1100 Hawks Club Drive

Ball Ground, GA 30107

16th Annual Golf Outing

Help us celebrate our sixteenth annual Golf Outing in Maryland!

Monday | September 15 | 2025

Waverly Woods Golf Course

2100 Warwick Way

Marriottsville, MD 21104

 




 

Join the Patient and Caregiver Network

Be a part of our dedicated network connecting patients and caregivers. Our mission is to save lives and improve quality of life by fostering a community where individuals can share experiences and find support in the face of rare and advanced gastrointestinal and gynecologic cancers.

 

Support the Abdominal Cancers Alliance

Together, we are working to save lives and improve quality of life for patients, caregivers, and families facing rare and advanced abdominal cancers.

Together we can make a difference!

 
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