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Type of business | Private |
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Type of site | Social Network Service |
Founded | July 2011 |
Headquarters | Manhattan, NY , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Anthony Del Monte Mailet Lopez |
Employees | 6 |
URL | ihadcancer.com |
Current status | Active |
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.[ 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]
A major contributor to this article appears to have a
close connection with its subject. (April 2015) |
Type of business | Private |
---|---|
Type of site | Social Network Service |
Founded | July 2011 |
Headquarters | Manhattan, NY , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Anthony Del Monte Mailet Lopez |
Employees | 6 |
URL | ihadcancer.com |
Current status | Active |
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.[ 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]