Bryan
Lenett is currently in the process of finalizing CancerShare to help connect
people familiar with the struggles of cancer. CancerShare was created in memory
of Bryan Lenett’s childhood friend, who struggled with cancer until her
passing. Bryan Lenett decided to use his expertise in technology and his
creative skills to create the social networking site.
Bryan
Lenett avoided creating a group over Facebook because that environment did not
offer enough privacy for individuals struggling with personal battles. Bryan
Lenett lost his friend in 2011. That same year, the United States ranked 10th
in the world for cancers in men and 8th for cancer in women, with
the 7th highest cancer rate overall. With dozens of families dealing
with similar struggles, Bryan Lenett developed a social networking platform
through CancerShare that he felt was more appropriate.
By
creating a social media network specifically for cancer, Bryan Lenett
honors his friend, to whom he always gave words of hope. Bryan Lenett
understood that as a friend, his role was to provide emotional support. “I
would always tell Rebecca she was going to survive,” says Bryan Lenett. He knew
Rebecca would find a way to touch thousands of lives. Ultimately, it would be
through Bryan Lenett that she would touch thousands of lives.
Although
the CancerShare platform is in beta, it already ties together members of the
cancer community. Bryan
Lenett’s creative design incorporated people dealing with all facets of the
disease. “I wanted the platform to reach cancer patients, families, doctors,
survivors, and research centers,” says Bryan Lenett.
Before
long, the site attracted the attention of those it was intended for. Bryan
Lenett saw a niche for the site after recognizing that there was no
pre-existing platform to link, share, and unite all people related to cancer in
one place. Bryan Lenett is optimistic about CancerShare.com and its growth. His
goal is to see the site expand internationally and encourage world-wide unity
to fight the disease.
As
a social media platform, CancerShare was designed by Bryan Lenett to be
inviting and user friendly. “At CancerShare, users can find and connect with
people similar to themselves around the world, they can also share their
treatment stories and their experiences fighting the disease,” says Bryan Lenett.
Part
of the website’s goal is to unite patients with doctors and research. Through
the website, Bryan Lenett receives and sends donations. Users can also create
their own cancer group or join pre-existing groups. For more information about
Bryan Lenett’s cancer support website, you can join or follow its progress at
cancershare.com. For 2011 cancer statistics, visit: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20110123/us-has-7th-highest-cancer-rate-in-the-world
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