911 For Head & Neck Cancer Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Chevy Chase, MD, dedicated to providing direct financial support to individuals and families in the Greater Metropolitan DC area who have been affected by head and neck cancer. They offer financial assistance for a range of needs, including hospital costs, groceries, transportation, and income replacement for those who have lost their jobs due to the disease. Additionally, the organization aims to raise public awareness about the critical needs of individuals undergoing treatment for head and neck cancers, many of which are now vaccine preventable.
Founded in 2009, 911 For Head & Neck Cancer Inc was inspired by the personal experience of Barbara "Cookie" Kerxton, a throat cancer survivor. The organization's flagship event, Courage Unmasked, is an art exhibition and fundraiser that showcases sculptures created by over 100 artists using radiation masks previously worn by head and neck cancer patients. Through the exhibition and other fundraising efforts, 911 For Head & Neck Cancer Inc has raised significant funds to support their mission of providing financial aid and raising awareness about head and neck cancer.
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