About Us

You're Worth Fighting 4 is a 501c3 certified non-profit organization created to provide moral and financial support to cancer patients and their families. Committed to easing the load of medical and prescription costs. Also promoting self care, education and encouragement.

 

Founded in 2016 by cancer survivor, Shuntell Alston. During her own battles with cancer, Shuntell  experienced the challenges of having to go through treatment alone. Her husband was deployed overseas when she was diagnosed. She saw many others at chemo and radiation without support systems or struggles with expenses and self-care. She decided that something had to be done to help support the patients and their families.

 

She observed a lack of attention, media coverage and funding for many forms of 'non popular' concerns. She also noticed that mental health and suicidal ideation play a huge role in the treatment and recovery process as some patients experience severe depression.

 

Shuntell knew that all cancer patients deserved the same access to resources and support. She turned her experience into purpose. Realizing that during her battle the focus from SELF to SERVICE was creating a shift. A shift in her health... mentally, spiritually and ultimately physically. She beat cancer not once but twice!

 

You're Worth Fighting 4 became the beacon of hope and advocate for those battling ALL CANCERS because they all matter.

 

Through annual and quarterly fundraisers, bi-weekly mental health support groups, and other resources and programs, You're Worth Fighting 4 is able to provide support and meet the needs of cancer patients and their families.

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You're Worth Fighting 4 held its first Annual Cancer Ball in 2016 to help raise money to help patients and families pay for medicine, transportation, and other necessities during their fight. This annual ticketed fundraiser has become the driving force behind helping to empower, uplift, and provide resources to cancer patients.  It aims to SUPPORT those who are still in the fight; CELEBRATE those who won their fight; and HONOR those who have passed while fighting.

 

Each year a Championship Belt is awarded. This individual can be nominated by those who are advocates, family members of patients, or the cancer patients themselves. Even though only one winner is selected, we celebrate everyone who inspires through their winning attitude and fortitude.

 

The gala includes music, a meal, dancing, giveaways, championship award, cancer awareness materials,  and many moments that remind us all of the importance of staying in the fight of life and never giving up. 

 

All proceeds go to helping cover costs for fundraisers, providing everyday essentials to patients, prescription costs, and supplies for activities for sit-ins with patients, young and old as they go through chemo and hospital stays. 

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The mission is always to STRENGTHEN the heart, UPLIFT the mind and ENCOURAGE the fight to help all cancer patients. 

 

Join us in the ring of life and help us continue to FIGHT! Your support matters. Visit our Sponsorship page to find out how you can help.​​​​​

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More About Shuntell Alston

As the director and founder of this foundation, I, Shuntell Alston, have experienced my own battle with both ovarian and breast cancer in 2012. Although I have the most loving and supportive husband in the world, he could not be with me. He was in Afghanistan serving our country. As a Sargent 1st Class in the army, he was left with a very tough decision to stay in Afghanistan and save several lives to provide means for my care in the process, or come home to be by my side while I fought for my life. We decided it was best for him to stay in Afghanistan.

 

Through the grace of God, and my husband's daily encouraging words, six surgeries later, I SURVIVED! This foundation makes the battle more comfortable. We have support elements in place to help the children in various cancer hospitals, as well as adults going through chemo treatments. Our Services are geared towards uplifting the spirits of individuals battling cancer. With proceeds from events as well as contributions from sponsors like yourself, we will continue to assist with mammograms, personalized wigs, counseling, cancer education and prevention, hospice, and funeral assistance. Most importantly, we want to hold their hands through the storm.