I Had Cancer
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 2011 |
| Headquarters | Manhattan, NY, U.S. |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people |
Anthony Del Monte Mailet Lopez |
| Employees | 6 |
| Slogan(s) | "Shared Experiences, Shared Strength." |
| Website | ihadcancer.com |
| Alexa rank |
 929,136 (April 2014)[1] |
| Type of site | Social Network Service |
| Current status | Active |
IHadCancer is a social support network for cancer fighters, survivors, and their supporters.[2][3] Built by Squeaky Wheel Media, the site launched in July 2011.[2] IHadCancer was founded by Mailet Lopez and Anthony Del Monte and is located in Chelsea, Manhattan.[2]
History
In 2008, Mailet Lopez was diagnosed with breast cancer.[3][4] 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.[4] As co-founder of Squeaky Wheel Media she used the company's experience in web development and design to produce IHadCancer.com.[5][6]
The name, 'I Had Cancer' stems from Mailet's personal battle with the disease and represents the importance of a positive attitude. “It’s looking towards the future; it’s providing hope.” expressed Mailet in an interview with CBS News.[7]
Website
Fighters, Survivors, and Supporters can create personal profiles, invite others to their circle of friends and contribute to discussions.[8] Members can browse the community section and search for others based on gender, age, location, type of cancer and treatment.[8]
5Words2Cancer
Based on the Webby Awards' "5 Word Acceptance Speech", IHadCancer announced a new campaign called "5 Words 2 Cancer".[9] The campaign began with Twitter users tweeting five words and #5Words2Cancer. Later, the campaign utilized Facebook as a means for people to submit a photo of them with their five words.
Webby Award
In 2012, Squeaky Wheel Media won the Webby Award for the Community Category for the site IHadCancer, .[10] The site went on to win two additional Webbys, both in 2015 and in 2016.
References
- ↑ "Ihadcancer.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- 1 2 3 "I Had Cancer, A Social Network For Fighters, Survivors And Supporters". TechCrunch. 22 July 2011.
- 1 2 "Cancer-support catches up with the social networking age with the launch of IHadCancer.com". The AdBuzz. 27 July 2011.
- 1 2 "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.
- 1 2 "Social Network Focuses on Shared Cancer Stories". CNET. 9 Aug 2011.
- ↑ "I Had Cancer’s "5 Words 2 Cancer" Campaign". I Had Cancer. 12 June 2012.
- ↑ "IHadCancer Wins the Community Webby". Webby Awards. 21 May 2012.