About CURE Token
Letter From The Founder
Hi everyone and thank you for taking the time to visit CURE. My name is Jacob Beckley, and I am the Founder and Chairman of the Beckley Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit charity dedicated to making a difference in the battle against childhood cancers and beyond. I am proud to say that since the Beckley Foundation first launched in 2016, it has managed to raise approximately 1 million dollars. These funds have helped us make a significant impact in the research, support and ongoing awareness of pediatric cancers.
But this is just the start.
I believe that by combining technology, innovation and good, we will have a huge impact on a dreadful issue that has touched most, if not all of our lives in some way. That's where CURE Token comes in. Through this community owned project, both individuals and causes can work together to make a real impact in the lives of those affected with cancers and other awful diseases, and eventually go on to create a revolutionary form of global healthcare that can benefit all, regardless of circumstances.
But we are facing a myriad of challenges right now at the base of this mountain we hope to conquer:
The Beckley Foundation hopes to create awareness, and to foster the gleam of hope in a both a child’s and a parent’s eyes.
First is the issue of active awareness. Currently, research into causes and cures for childhood cancers of all types merits a mere 4% of US governmental funding into the disease, and only marginally more when all types of cancer research dollars are considered.
Second, childhood cancer research is life-giving. The vast majority of cancer research today involves cures that prolong life, promote positive end-of-life care and comfort, or delay the onset of metastases or secondary cancers. Research into childhood cancers, on the other hand, emphasizes research into eliminating the leading causes of health-related deaths of children ages 1-14, and promoting life-long cures.
Third, childhood cancer research helps everyone. Research into childhood cancers is heavily weighted toward understanding the human genome, inherited traits and genetic modifications that not only provide a specific cure but hope for identification and elimination in classes of patients. Similarly, childhood cancer research provides insight, data and discoveries that carry through to the adult population. In other words, research into pediatric cancer can benefit all research.
Fourth, childhood cancer knows no boundaries, as it affects all ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic segments of the population without discrimination. The good news is, so does the research. Extrapolated to adulthood and to future generations, childhood cancer research has the ability to change not only lives, but communities and cultures in the long-term.
Finally, childhood cancer research provides hope where it is needed most, in the lives of the 40,000 children newly diagnosed each year and their families. Investment in childhood cancer research doesn’t just strive to prolong the enjoyment of an already rich and full life, it allows children a chance to realize their potential, build a future and establish hope in a tomorrow that might otherwise never come. Let's join together and help heal the world.
Timeline of Fundraising Efforts
2016 - Row4aCure - https://row4acure.com
I woke up one morning a couple of months ago with a crazy and unplanned thought in my head—I would row across Lake Michigan in a solo man-powered boat from Michigan to Chicago to help raise the funds necessary to keep a cancer research lab going. Not the greatest thought of my life, but still, it turned out to be a great adventure. I knew nothing about boating, rowing, water or even the distance. To top it off, the last time I was on a boat, I was unbelievably seasick.
2016 - 2019 Martini Party
A highly successful event to aid the research of acclaimed Dr. Mary Beth Madonna. This lab, currently located at Rush University Children's Hospital in Chicago, benefited hugely from our donation.
2019 - Row4Kids - https://www.row4kids.com
Joined by Former Chicago Bear, Charles Tillman, we joined teams to tackle childhood diseases. This time we rowed non-stop across Lake Michigan in a self-made homemade boat on September 1st, 2019. Our hope was to support families and children affected by childhood cancer by generating awareness, funding for research and spurring renewed vigor to fight back against the disease. It was a huge success.
2020 - Roll4aCure
During the pandemic, we partnered with the Arizona Cancer Foundation to host a casino night to co-raise funds to help our causes. Although the pandemic forced us to cancel the event, we collectively remain focused on the missions, and continued our efforts remotely.
2021 - Martini Party - September 11th, 2021
Once again we supported the incredible research of acclaimed Dr. Mary Beth Madonna.
2021 - Launched CURE Token
The newest and most revolutionary evolution of our charity launched, to resounding success. In less than three weeks we had achieved a $7 million dollar Market Cap and had more than 2500 long-term holders. From here on out, the future is very bright.
