I Had Cancer
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Type of business | Private |
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Key people | Anthony Del Monte Mailet Lopez |
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IHadCancer is a social support network for cancer fighters, survivors, and their supporters.[1][2] Built by Squeaky Wheel Media, the site launched in July 2011.[1] IHadCancer was founded by Mailet Lopez and Anthony Del Monte and is located in Chelsea, Manhattan.[1]
In 2008, Mailet Lopez was diagnosed with breast cancer.[3] She decided to build a site focused on creating connections between people who can help one another in dealing with cancer through their unique experiences.[3] As co-founder of Squeaky Wheel Media, she used the company's experience in web development and design to produce IHadCancer.com.[4][5] According to Mailet, the name, "I Had Cancer" stems from her personal battle with the disease and represents the importance of a positive attitude and "looking towards the future".[6]
In 2012, Squeaky Wheel Media won the Webby Award for the Community Category for the site IHadCancer.[7] The site went on to win two additional Webbys, both in 2015 and in 2016.[<span title="Script error: No such module "delink".">citation needed] Members can create personal profiles, invite others to their circle of friends and contribute to discussions.[8] They can browse the community section and search for others based on gender, age, location, type of cancer and treatment.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "I Had Cancer, A Social Network For Fighters, Survivors And Supporters". TechCrunch. 22 July 2011.
- ↑ "Cancer-support catches up with the social networking age with the launch of IHadCancer.com". The AdBuzz. 27 July 2011. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "New Social Network Connects Cancer Survivors, Patients And Supporters". Forbes. 25 Aug 2011.
- ↑ "New Social Network Deals with Cancer Through Digital Connections". Washington Post. 8 Aug 2011.
- ↑ "The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Fun". Poder Magazine. 25 Jan 2011.
- ↑ "Health Watch: New Social Networking Site for Cancer Patients". CBS Philly. 2 Sep 2011.
- ↑ "IHadCancer Wins the Community Webby". Webby Awards. 21 May 2012. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Social Network Focuses on Shared Cancer Stories". CNET. 9 Aug 2011.
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