TEDxVancouver - Yael Cohen - Using the F-word to battle

Yael Cohen runs a cancer charity that she founded in 2009 when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Astounded to learn that over 90% of cancers are curable in stage one, Cohen realized that early detection is our only cure right now and that we should be looking for cancer instead of just finding it. Her charity targets Generation Y in an effort to engage them in the important dialogue about early detection; with a clear call to action to involve, engage, and educate their parents. The movement aims to create a generation that puts an END to late stage cancer diagnosis.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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[TheEgotasticRipoff]

Hot! Totally hot!

[scientifico]

Wow, the beauty of a certain breed of jewess is undeniable.

[MsFourCorners]

@dntstopmenow I'm Canadian, and I noticed the way she said "can" and thought it was strange... so I dont know where that came from

[tg01millmorer]

chose?

[TFeb5]

It says it's targeted at Gen Yers, so it makes sense to have "Fuck" in the name of her movement. It's also not about placing blame on the elderly who didn't have the same diagnostic tools -- again, because it's targeted to Gen Yers.

[00StangGT00]

i've never met her but i know her dad my dad works with him, her dad is really nice she seems nice as well

[dntstopmenow]

@BlueCollarTheology Oooh I understand! Sorry I'm Irish so I haven't a clue here. Thank you!

[HeyWeasel]

She was born in Canada, but she's South African, so has a bit of an accent

[BlueCollarTheology]

@dntstopmenow yes. she says it weird. its a canadian thing.

[dntstopmenow]

Can someone help a European out here. Is the way she says "can" and "passive" a Canadian trait?

[cappie2000]

Yeah!.. Fuck Cancer!!