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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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    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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    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

    DIRECTOR OF CHAPTERS & MEETUPS

    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

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

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  • Bill Thach

    DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY

    Bill was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroendocrine carcinoma at 33 while raising a young family, and has since become a tireless advocate for rare cancer research, mental health, and the communities too often left behind.

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  • JUD KIMMEL

    DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES

    Jud Kimmel was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroendocrine Tumor in September 2022 and found his footing with the Wolfpack after connecting with Man Up to Cancer in early 2023.

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    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 middle-aged man with a beard and tattoos, wearing a colorful, patterned short-sleeve shirt and jeans, standing against a solid blue background.

    Michael Holtz

    BOARD CHAIR

    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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  • A woman with shoulder-length light golden 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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