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December 2024
A Time of Giving
Behind every statistic is a face, a story, and a family—people with a fighting chance against cancer because of your support.
In 2024, we’ve:
- Improved lives nationwide through early cancer detection
- Doubled the number of teachers sharing life-saving 3 Steps Detect®
- Translated resources into 5 languages for greater accessibility
- Changed fire service culture to reduce late-stage cancer deaths
- Equipped Fortune 100 associates with early detection tools
But the work isn’t done. Half of cancer diagnoses still come too late.
This holiday season, help us change that. Your tax-deductible gift to DetecTogether saves lives through early detection and timely care.
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Jason’s Story: How 3 Steps Detect Uncovered a Hidden Health Risk
🚒 Firefighter and DetecTogether advocate Jason Patton from our "Response Time Matters" campaign talks about the importance of paying attention to "Your Great" and how 3 Steps Detect helped him catch a health issue early and get it resolved.
He wants us all to be first responders, not a last responder to our health. 🔥 Timely action can make all the difference. 🗣️
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FREE Cancer Screenings for Massachusetts Residents
The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is offering FREE PSA & Ultrasound Cancer Screenings in collaboration with United Diagnostic Services.
🗓 WHEN: Monday, January 6 – Friday, January 10, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, 1 State Rd, Stow, MA
Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be a Massachusetts resident.
• Be at least 40 years old OR have served as a Massachusetts firefighter for at least 10 years.
• Have attended an MFA Skin Cancer Screening OR a "Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service" class in the past three years.
Pre-Registration is Required.
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Earn 1 Hour of CEU: Learn to Detect Cancer Early!
Cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths for firefighters. The good news? Early detection can save lives.
In our FREE 60-minute online course, you'll learn how to recognize the early warning signs of cancer and hear powerful stories from firefighters who’ve faced cancer head-on. This course is not just informative—it’s life-saving and offers 1 hour of CEU credit.
Your health is your most valuable tool. Don't wait until it's too late. Be prepared. Be proactive. Learn how to detect cancer early.
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You’re invited to DetecTogether’s Gala, Auction & Golf Tournament
Gala & Auction
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Bancroft School
100 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA
Dress to impress and bid on exclusive luxury items while enjoying best-in-class food, drink, and company. Dance and sing the night away to rockin’ classic hits of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s by the South of Sunrise Band.
Golf Tournament
Monday, June 2, 2025
Choose from two of New England’s most prestigious golf courses — The Haven Country Club and Worcester Country Club. Enjoy an extraordinary day of golf and spirited camaraderie.
- Registration opens at 8:30 AM with breakfast and relaxing chair massages to help you warm up.
- Pick up the best goody bag in town, guaranteed to surprise and delight.
- Shotgun starts at 10:30 AM with lunch on the course.
- Relax with old and new friends over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the patio. Then, enjoy a delicious dinner, culminating in the announcement of the Tournament winners.
- Great prizes with multiple opportunities to win, including entry into a free prize drawing for each golfer.
- Each course awards prizes for low-net and low-gross foursomes, longest drive (men & women), closest to the line, and to the winner of the ever-entertaining “Putt, Chip and Putt” contest.
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WOW—what an incredible Giving Tuesday!
Thanks to the generosity of many, it was our most successful Giving Tuesday in our 15-year history!
We met the $10K match from the Davin Family Foundation—and couldn’t be more grateful!
Your Giving Tuesday gifts directly help to:
- Save Lives: Reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses, giving people the best chance to beat cancer.
- Empower More Communities: Reach more firefighters, young adults, and communities with actionable 3 Steps Detect
- Increase Health Advocacy: Give people the tools to activate their critical role in early detection, navigate healthcare, and access timely care.
Together, We’re saving lives—one early detection at a time.
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Ambassadors of the Month: The Huhtala Family!
David and Paul Huhtala and their families have been steadfast supporters of DetecTogether. Their generosity and philanthropic actions have enabled us to provide free firefighter programs.
As sponsors, they’ve gone above and beyond. Their support has truly elevated the success of our events year after year. Now recently retired from their roles as owners of Huhtala Oil in Templeton, MA, David and his family remain pillars of their local community, exemplifying generosity and community spirit. 🏘️
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Happy Holidays!
As we celebrate this special season, please accept our heartfelt gratitude for your life-saving support and commitment to early detection. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, healthy, and safe holiday season! 💙
-From all us at DetecTogether
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Trey Foust Testicular Cancer, Diagnosis at 32
"As a firefighter, I would like to see less stigma that “it won’t happen to me,” and more precautions taken at the firehouse or on fire scenes."
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Your cancer diagnosis experience can help others detect cancer early. Consider sharing it to raise awareness and save lives.
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Our donors' generosity makes our educational programs possible. Please consider making a gift today.
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