This reflection was written by TCF volunteer Paul Oramasionwu.
On October 29, 2025, I spent the day at TargetCancer Foundation’s Think Tank on Advancing Precision Medicine in Rare Cancers at The State Room in Boston. I was there as a volunteer, managing check-in and keeping speakers on schedule (more nerve-wracking than it sounds), and I stayed through the reception to talk with clinicians, genetic counselors, researchers, and fellow supporters.
A bit of background: I’ve been volunteering with TargetCancer Foundation since 2019, mostly behind the scenes doing IT work. I build apps and scripts for data management and automation, and I troubleshoot tech issues as events come together. I do it because rare cancers are devastating and often overlooked, and it’s meaningful to use my skills in support of this work.
In honor of our 15th anniversary, TCF created videos that were featured at the TargetCancer Foundation Gala in April. These three videos each focus on a specific theme highlighting TCF’s history, the evolution of our rare cancer research efforts, and our community.
This video focuses on TargetCancer Foundation’s history. We hope that you will take a moment to watch and learn more about the incredible growth and progress we have made over the last 15 years.