The Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation has branched out into Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) taking the name Do That One Thing.
Do That One Thing is a newly-established organization on campus that is devoted to improving the lives of children battling cancer and aids in discovering funding and research opportunities.
Each year, 175,000 children are diagnosed with pediatric cancer and that number is only continuing to increase.
With only 4 percent of federal research funding going to pediatric cancer, there is a great need for funding to support research into treatment to help find a cure.
“Therefore, our mission is to improve the lives of children with cancer by raising their spirits, raising the public’s awareness and funding research to improve the treatment and survivability of pediatric cancer,” said Fatima Martinez, a Communication Science and Disorders student.
Cancer has taken many young lives, so Do That One Thing members are doing everything they can to attempt to change the lives of young cancer patients.
As an organization they are constantly looking for ways to improve the well-being of the sick and striving to find opportunities to end their suffering.
“I’ve known young children and adults who have lost their fight against cancer. However, after witnessing the remarkable impact Triumph Over Kid Cancer can do for the children and their families it makes me happy to be part of such a tremendous organization.” said Adriana Palomo, a Communication Sciences and Disorders student.
The Do That One Thing organization on campus is slowly aiming to change the world by finding a cure to one of the world’s biggest problems.
Although it is TAMUK’s first Do That One Thing chapter, members are determined to make a change and leave their mark.
“As a freshman, I wanted to join an organization that will help others, so when I heard about Do That One Thing I was excited to join. Being part of this organization has given me self-purpose, knowing I’m able to cause a positive impact in the life of others,” said Mia Guevara, a Communication Sciences and Disorders student.