Our first charity beneficiary for the Smiling Cat’s Good Gaming Initiative is the Prevent Cancer Foundation. My main reason for this choice is a personal one. Earlier this week, a good friend of mine was diagnosed with colon cancer at a very early age. It was a rather large tumor that apparently had been there for some time. Seeing how much damage the tumor caused while left untreated reinforced for me the need for prevention, early detection, and early treatment. I will make a strong argument, though, that the best kind of cancer is the kind that you never get, so cancer prevention is the first and one of the most important steps toward curtailing this disease.
I found the Prevent Cancer Foundation to be unique among top-rated cancer-related charities in that they focus their efforts largely on cancer education and prevention. In 25 years of service, the Prevent Cancer Foundation has provided more than $125 million dollars for their mission, contributing to the areas of research, education, and community outreach.
Due to their dedication to cancer prevention efforts, I am proud to select the Prevent Cancer Foundation as the first beneficiary of the Smiling Cat’s Good Gaming Initiative.