Knockout Cancer Research

For my IB project, I tried to create a t-shirt to raise funds for cancer research. I created a t-shirt on a donation website, and I spread the word to others and tried to get more sales. I created the design because to become a survivor of cancer, you must fight it, that’s why I put “Knockout cancer.” I wanted to do this project because it would not only help those who are fighting cancer, but it will bring those who buy it closer to one another. I did not raise the funds for any specific cancer, it is just for research organizations that are helping the diverse types of cancer. This topic fits in the A.I. of Community and Service. It fits in Community and Service because it brings the community in to support one cause. It not only lets them support a cause, but they have a t-shirt so they can be united. The process of my project began on September 29, which was when I switched my idea from ALS to cancer. I researched information on ALS and it seemed interesting. I researched that:
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a condition that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The victims motor neurons, which control the muscles, start to die and lost control of their muscles. Early symptoms of ALS are: weakness in the arms and legs, speech, and swallowing or …show more content…
Signs of breast cancer can be lumped on the breast, change in shape, fluids released from the breast, and dimpling or red scaly patch of skin. Cancer can occur from obesity, lack of physical exercise, drinking alcohol, hormone replacement therapy during menopause, early age at first menstruation, having children late or not at all, and older age. Breast cancer is commonly made in the lining of the milk ducts. The risk of breast cancer can be declined by staying healthy. The prevention of breast cancer could lower 38% in the US. 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer. In 2015, about 231,840 cases will occur and about 40,290 women will