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Man Up to Cancer Leadership Team

  • A man with a beard and a beanie taking a selfie on a forest trail, with two other hikers in the background among tall trees.

    TREVOR MAXWELL

    FOUNDER

    He is founder of Man Up to Cancer, a non-profit organization that inspires men to connect and avoid isolation during their cancer journeys.

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    MATT KOZLOVAC

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Matt Kozlovac is a seasoned leader with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit space.

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  • A man with gray hair and a mustache taking a selfie outdoors on a wooden deck. He is wearing a navy blue polo shirt with a logo and text that says 'Man Up To Cancer'. In the background, there are trees and a small white shed.

    JOE BULLOCK

    COO

    Joe Bullock was diagnosed with stage 3b colorectal cancer in May 2018 after a routine colonoscopy at age 50.

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  • A man with a beard and a tattoo on his arm smiling and holding a box with a golf ball, a ticket, and a letter, standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree with colorful lights and ornaments.

    Joe Catarineau

    CFO

    CPA and attorney based in Islamorada, FL, was diagnosed with stage 3b colorectal cancer despite having no symptoms and being in excellent health.

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  • A smiling man outdoors wearing a blue Patagonia vest, a navy cap with a logo, a blue shirt, and a park ranger badge on a lanyard that says 'GATHERING OF WOLVES'.

    Chris Berberabe

    DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

    Christopher Berberabe was diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer in 2020 following delayed symptoms and referrals.

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    Don Helgeson

    CHAPTER AND MEETUP COORDINATOR

    Don Helgeson is a recently retired Canadian Mountie living in British Columbia, Canada, and a three-time cancer survivor—all by the age of 51.

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    CHUCK AIKEN

    MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

    Chuck Aiken was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in November 2019.

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  • A man with a beard, sunglasses, and a blue athletic shirt running in a race, wearing a red bib number 4 at a Canada Day event.

    Jay Abramovitch

    GOW RETREAT DIRECTOR

    Jay Abramovitch is a devoted father, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, advocate, supporter, runner, and outdoorsman.

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    HOPE ALCOCER

    DIGITAL CONTENT DIRECTOR

    She is an accomplished marketing strategist, writer, and certified mental health coach specializing in trauma-informed care.

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    Michael Holtz

    FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR

    He was diagnosed with aggressive stage 3b rectal cancer in March 2012 and, after 11 months of treatment, was declared cancer-free in May 2013.

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    JASON RANDALL

    LOGISTIC AND IT COORDINATOR

    Jason Randall is a husband, father, U.S. Navy veteran, and stage 4 colorectal cancer survivor.

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  • A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a beige sweater with a dark trim and earrings, smiling against a teal background.

    MARTHA RAYMOND

    ADVISOR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Martha Raymond is the Founder and CEO of The Raymond Foundation and the Founding CEO of the GI Cancers Alliance.

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