The Cans Against Cancer Project

The Cans Against Cancer Project A non-profit project focused on financially aiding those battling, or recovering from battling, cancer within Michigan communities.

A pay-it-forward project designed to help financially aid those battling cancer in Southwest Michigan by utilizing Michigan's bottle return policy and aluminum scrap recycling process.

08/02/2021

**** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT *****

For the last four and a half years it has been my honor and privilege to spend my free time meeting and networking with you extraordinary people. Together we have helped 44 families in need that were living with cancer and raised a total of $22,423.23 that would have otherwise never made it into their hands. Honestly, words cannot fully express just how grateful I am to have had your unrelenting love and support of this project.

With that being said, I have decided it is time to step back and take a break from helping others so I may focus on myself. Therefore, as of Monday, 8/2/2021, all project activities have been postponed until further notice.

Much love and many positive vibes,
Mathew

08/02/2021

Good Evening Everyone,

We would like to thank the following people for their donations this past July: Erick Prouty, Shelly Cassel & Family, Kathy Bontrager & Family, Jeremy & Stephanie Siler, Shaun & Sarah Krupp, Mitchell McNamara & Caity Flood, Ron & Kristine Whetstone, Carol Whetstone, Courtney Harris & Family, Sandy Coelho, The Three Rivers American Metal Fabrication Team, Barb Vogel & Family, Sue Strawser & Family, and Mary Jo Griffin & The Pampered Chef Company.

With your help, we were able to raise $605 for a wonderful woman who is recovering from brain cancer. We know her and her family will be just as grateful as we are for all your love and support. Know that YOU are making a difference in this world. Thank you!!

07/09/2021

Good Evening Everyone,

Let us begin by just saying we are so incredibly grateful to have such an amazing community behind us. You are all truly wonderful as you continue to show such unrelenting kindness to those you do not even know.

With your support, this June we were able to raise $1,015.10 for the family who recently had to say good-bye to their loved one who was living with cancer. Because of YOU, they will have help covering the medical bills and funeral costs that came so unexpectedly...

From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You!!!
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07/09/2021

Good Evening Everyone,

We apologize for the late update, but we would like to take a moment and thank those who donated during the last week of June.

A big Thank-You going out to: The Three Rivers American Metal Fabrication Team, Sheila Stears & Family, Shelly Cassel & Family, The Dark Horse Trailers Team, Josh & Calee Ivastanin, and Gloria Kushner as together they raised another $288.50!

Again, thank you so very much. We appreciate each and every one of you!

Have a wonderful night, everyone!

06/20/2021

Good Morning Everyone,

It is with a heavy heart that we must share an unfortunate update with you all. Recently, we were notified that this month's recipient is no longer with us; therefore, we will be donating June's proceeds to her family to help cover left-over medical bills and funeral costs.

Last year, her husband had a stroke and was left completely blind. This beautiful soul stepped up to become the primary caretaker of her love and then a short time later began having issues herself. Unfortunately, her cancer was too far along and caught too late to be properly treated. She was given six weeks, but sadly did not make it that long...

Thank you to anyone and everyone who shows their support to this family. We know they will be beyond appreciative for all the love and support you are showing during this difficult time.
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06/20/2021

Good Morning Everyone,

We want to wish all the fathers and father figures out there a very safe and happy Father's Day. Your love, support, and guidance are appreciated in ways that we will never fully communicate. Thank you for being you. ❤

06/13/2021

Good Evening Everyone,

A quick thank you going out to: Bill & Billie Wells, Scotty Hall & Kelly Knauss, Brock & Ashely Phillips, Kathy Bontrager & Family, Thomas Schmitt, and an anonymous drop-off.

Together they raised another $237.30 this past week. This brings our current total to $423.20! We can't thank everyone enough for the support you continue to show. We wouldn't be able to help anyone without YOU!!! ❤❤❤

It may have been hot out this weekend, but that didn't slow us down any. Big thank you to everyone at Waffle Farm Campgr...
06/07/2021

It may have been hot out this weekend, but that didn't slow us down any. Big thank you to everyone at Waffle Farm Campground for their donation this weekend. They brought in $185.90 to kick off our month!
(All donations not pictured)

Thank you so, so much!
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06/01/2021

Hello, Wonderful Supporters!

We want to say another huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated during May. Because of YOU, we were able to raise $870.40 for our young recipient, Mason McVicker, who is currently battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

We really cannot thank you all enough for the support you have shown for Mason. We know he will be greatly appreciative for all you have done. Much love, and many positive vibes!
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06/01/2021

Good Evening Everyone,

We just want to take a quick moment to thank those who donated to us during the last two weeks of May. Big Thank You going out to: Troy Ulin & Juanita Fair, Kathy Bontrager & Family, Brock & Ashley Phillips, Ron & Kristine Whetstone, and an anonymous drop off. Together they raised another $173.00 for Mason!

Thank you so, so much! We appreciate all your love, support, and kindness! ❤

05/19/2021

Good Evening Everyone,

We just wanted to say a very quick and very important "Thank You!" to the following for their donations these past few weeks:

The Three Rivers American Metal Fabrication Team, Jason & Amy Simpson & Family, Derek & Melissa Bontrager, Mathew Whetstone & Family, The Juno Lake Team, Robin & Shawn Cronkhite, Jeremy & Stephanie Siler, Randy Solis & Family, and Mike & Shawna Kershner.

With their help, we were able to raise a whopping $697.40 for this month's recipient - and we're still not done!

Thank you again to everyone who has donated so far, shared our posts, and/or supported us in any way. I know we say it all the time, but we really could not help anyone without YOU.

THANK YOU!! ❤❤❤

~ Mathew

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White Pigeon, MI
49099

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Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

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In 2013, at the age of 23, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Not having been able to work that whole year prior, many of the living expenses had been pushed onto my girlfriend at that time. She did her best to take care of all the finances while taking care of me at the same time, but we still struggled. During treatment, two benefits were held for me to help fully pay for those expenses. I cannot express how truly grateful I was, and still am to this day, for those benefits. Those donations, as well as the unrelenting love and support, were incredibly overwhelming. They made the experience, as a whole, one of growth instead of destruction.

As a result of that life experience, I hope to pay it forward by utilizing Michigan's bottle return policy and aluminum scrap recycling process to help financially aid those battling cancer in Southwest Michigan.