Of course, healthcare has its supporters, who want to donation their time, energy, and resources for raising awareness for different diseases, cures, and causes. Awareness can lead to increased donations, which leads to increased research funding, leading to a cure or bettering someone’s life. Cause: Skin cancer, or an abnormal growth of skin cells, is a common form of cancer in the United States. Philanthropic organization: Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, an organization committed to providing health services to Philadelphia’s neediest children and their families. Notable figures...

Little yellow rubber bracelets. These four words created a pop culture phenomenon, and represent the possibilities when the right circumstances come together. These circumstances include an up-and-coming athlete, a devastating disease, and survival against all medical odds. If the circumstances were not already compelling, the up-and-coming athlete went on to win his sport’s most prestigious competition not once, but a record seven times. This phenom is Lance Armstrong. In addition to his cycling career, his experience with testicular cancer, which had metastasized to his lungs and brain,...