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BY KAREN CHANEY
Stupid Strong marks 10 years ghting cancer Due to an unexpected stomach cancer diagnosis, Colleyville residents Je and Candace Netzer founded Stupid Strong in 2014. Ultimately, Candace did not survive her diagnosis. “The prognosis isn’t good at the stage she was diagnosed,” Je said. “She wanted to have some good come from it.” Current situation Stupid Strong has raised over $1.6 million since inception. Sources of revenue include the charity golf classic, annual fall gala and nancial gifts from corporations and individuals. Ashley Elmore was good friends with Candace and is the vice president of the nonpro t. “We’re very transparent,” Elmore said. “Our donors tell us they appreciate knowing exactly where their money is going.”
The Netzer’s daughter Kate poses with her father and Ashley Elmore, the nonpro t’s vice president, at the charity golf classic.
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Zooming in Stupid Strong is devoted to raising awareness about gastric cancer, advancing funding for research and providing education and support to families. An educational component is the organization’s ‘Test your Biomarkers’ campaign. Je said there has been an e ective bene t when biomarkers are tested then matched with certain treatments.
Every fall Stupid Strong hosts a community blood drive in honor of Candace Netzer of Colleyville.
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