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Researching A Better Future
StorageGives Partners With Kure It
By Josh Huff
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ancer is a disease that touches everyone’s life, whether through personal experience or someone they know. Its far-reaching impact makes the fight against cancer an urgent cause, requiring collective effort and innovation. February, recognized as National Cancer Prevention Month, is a time to focus on raising awareness, promoting early detection, and supporting the research that drives new treatments and potential cures. In this context, Kure It Cancer Research plays a crucial role. By funding groundbreaking and underfunded studies, Kure It is helping to bring hope to millions impacted by cancer every year.

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Kure It Cancer Research
Kure It Cancer Research was founded in 2007 by the late Barry Hoeven, a self-storage industry leader who had personally experienced the challenges of fighting cancer. Diagnosed with kidney cancer, he recognized the critical need for funding innovative and underfunded cancer research. Instead of focusing solely on his own battle, he turned his energy into creating a legacy of hope for others, establishing Kure It to fill a significant gap in cancer funding.

Kure It focuses on funding research for cancers that often receive less attention and resources, such as kidney and other rare cancers. These underfunded areas of research can be critical to advancing our overall understanding of cancer treatment, yet they often lack the financial support necessary for progress. Kure It steps in to bridge this gap, providing researchers with the resources they need to pursue innovative studies that have the potential to save lives.

Since its inception, Kure It has raised and distributed over $10 million to support cancer research at leading institutions, including UCLA, Cedars-Sinai, and City of Hope. These funds have been used to fuel groundbreaking studies, from exploring new treatment methods to identifying genetic markers that improve early detection. Each grant represents a tangible step forward in the fight against cancer.

Kure It’s commitment to transparency and impact sets it apart. The organization ensures that all donations are directed toward research, maximizing the impact of every dollar contributed. By focusing on projects that are innovative and often overlooked, Kure It ensures that its funds go where they are needed most. This approach not only advances science but also offers hope to those battling cancers that might otherwise be ignored.

Beyond funding research, Kure It actively engages communities to join the fight. Its partnerships with businesses, including those in the self-storage industry, help amplify its mission. Through events, campaigns, and collaborative efforts, Kure It raises awareness about the importance of research and empowers individuals and organizations to contribute to the cause. The stories of patients who have benefited from Kure It-funded research underscore the transformative power of these collective efforts.

Partnering With Kure It
StorageGives is proud to partner with Kure It Cancer Research to advance the fight against cancer. As a non-profit organization that directs 100 percent of all donations to impactful charities, StorageGives focuses on supporting causes that truly make a difference in people’s lives. Cancer research is a critical area of need, and Kure It’s mission aligns perfectly with StorageGives’ commitment to creating meaningful change.

Through this partnership, StorageGives helps amplify Kure It’s efforts to fund innovative and underfunded cancer research. This collaboration ensures that researchers have the resources they need to explore groundbreaking treatments and uncover new possibilities for combating cancer. By supporting Kure It, StorageGives contributes to a mission that provides hope to patients battling rare and difficult-to-treat cancers.

For StorageGives, involvement with Kure It goes beyond financial contributions. The partnership also serves as a platform for raising awareness within the self-storage industry about the importance of supporting cancer research. Self-storage professionals and businesses have a unique opportunity to join this mission and play a part in funding life-saving studies.

This partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration in creating change. By connecting the resources of StorageGives with the impactful work of Kure It, the self-storage community is contributing to a cause that affects millions of lives. Together, they are advancing research, empowering patients, and bringing hope to families facing the challenges of cancer.

Since its inception, Kure It has raised and distributed over $10 million to support cancer research at leading institutions, including UCLA, Cedars-Sinai, and City of Hope.
Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the steps individuals and communities can take to reduce cancer risk. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the critical role that research plays in early detection, prevention, and treatment. While prevention efforts like lifestyle changes and regular screenings are vital, the fight against cancer cannot be won without significant advancements in research—and this is where organizations like Kure It Cancer Research shine.

Kure It’s mission to fund under-researched areas of cancer directly ties into the goals of National Cancer Prevention Month. Early detection and prevention often depend on the breakthroughs made possible by innovative studies. By investing in research for cancers that have historically been overlooked, Kure It helps pave the way for new diagnostic tools, better treatment options, and, ultimately, strategies that can prevent cancer altogether.

StorageGives recognizes the importance of National Cancer Prevention Month and the opportunity it provides to highlight Kure It’s impactful work. Through their partnership, StorageGives helps raise awareness about the need for more comprehensive cancer research, particularly for less-common cancers that often lack sufficient funding. Together, they amplify the message that prevention and research go hand in hand in the fight against cancer.

This February, communities and businesses can come together to support these efforts. By contributing to Kure It through StorageGives, donors become part of a movement that fuels innovation and offers hope to millions impacted by cancer. National Cancer Prevention Month serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of these efforts and the potential for collective action to make a meaningful difference in advancing cancer prevention and treatment.

Join StorageGives in supporting Kure It Cancer Research during National Cancer Prevention Month. Your donation helps fund groundbreaking studies that advance cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. Together, we can bring hope to patients and families impacted by cancer. Visit StorageGives.org to make a contribution or learn how your business can get involved in this life-changing mission. Let’s work together to fight cancer and pave the way for a healthier future. Every dollar makes a difference, and every effort brings us closer to a cure.

Josh Huff is a marketing specialist, licensed drone pilot, and StorageGives volunteer. His company, Lighthouse Storage Solutions, provides consulting, training, marketing, and drone services for the industry. His industry insights have been shared through his co-hosting of the Gabfocus Self Storage Podcast as well as state and national presentations.