FUNDRAISING TOTALS
$485
Raised of $500,000
About This Campaign
In memory of our friend and colleague Dan Anderson, Sam’s Club has partnered with the American Cancer Society to host Heroes of Hope, a virtual walking challenge kicking off August 18th and ending on September 15th. Sam’s Club encourages all associates to honor Dan and his courageous battle with cancer by participating in this virtual campaign.
Teams representing each of the 600 Sam’s Club locations are challenged to venture on a 604 mile journey - the distance from Busch Stadium to PNC Park. We encourage associates to log your miles for individual VAP grant applications - all funds will go toward our fight against cancer!
Challenge Begins In
Melanoma Facts & Figures
Cancer of the skin is by far the most common of all cancers.
Melanoma accounts for only about 1% of skin cancers but causes a large majority of skin cancer deaths.
The American Cancer Society’s estimates for melanoma in the United States for 2021 are:
About 100,350 new melanomas will be diagnosed (about 60,190 in men and 40,160 in women).
About 6,850 people are expected to die of melanoma (about 4,610 men and 2,240 women).
Active Lifestyles and Cancer Prevention
Staying at a healthy weight, staying active throughout life, and eating a healthy diet may greatly reduce a person's lifetime risk of developing or dying from cancer. Activities such as walking as part of the Heroes of Hope program can support goals like these. For more information on the American Cancer Society's guidelines for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention, visit our website.
Where the Money Goes
The 2022 Heroes of Hope Event will specifically fund cancer research and patient navigation programs at the American Cancer Society.
The American Cancer Society provides a range of services for all stages of a cancer diagnosis. To learn more about all the work the American Cancer Society does, visit www.cancer.org.
Dan's Story
Dan Anderson passed away at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with melanoma.
Dan began working for Sam's Club at the age of 19. Over his 26 years with Sam's he worked his way up the ranks and was the Club Manager of the Evansville, IN Sam's for 15 years. He then transferred to the St. Louis area and became the Market Manager over multiple locations.
During his time with Sam's he was awarded The Sam Walton Blue Coat for his dedication and service, among many other honors and awards. His Sam's Club family meant the world to him, and the family appreciates the care and support they have shown to Dan and the entire family.
