CARDS AGAINST CANCER
Experience the power of compassion with our support for cancer patients and their families. We are a youth-led NC based non-profit organization dedicated to providing cards, gift baskets, and care packages to cancer patients. Our mission is to empower cancer patients and support them through their struggle, while also raising awareness about cancer. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Cards Against Cancer Gift Basket Workshop
"What Matters to Me Day" 2026 at Durham Academy Upper School
About Us
Cards Against Cancer is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to providing personalized cards and gifts to support cancer patients on their healing journey. We aim to foster togetherness and create a positive experience for both patients and their loved ones.
Keerthi Nelluri
Founder and Director (pictured to the right)
Hi! I'm Keerthi Nelluri and I am a senior at Durham Academy. I believe in supporting my community and those around me, and having known family, friends, and teachers with cancer, I hope to make a difference in the world and bring a smile to people's faces.
Maya Doraiswamy
Vice President (pictured to the left)
Hi! I'm Maya Doraiswamy and I am a senior at Tower Hill School. I'm passionate about spreading hope and compassion to support those who need it most. I believe acts of kindness can go a long way, and I'm excited to help Cards Against Cancer have a real impact.
OUR IMPACT
$5000+ RAISED
80 GIFT BASKETS DONATED
300+ CARDS DONATED
156 CARE KITS DONATED
100+ Tennis Clinics Ran
1 Fundraising Event
Future Goals
Fundraising Event with Kendra Scott
Cards Against Cancer has donated 60 baskets to the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, including 40 from Durham Academy Upper School's "What Matters to Me Day," which was made possible by a $750 grant. We have also donated 15 cards to Cureate, a nonprofit organization, for their Spring 2026 Art Donation Drive. We have donated 24 overnight comfort kits to Duke Children's Hospital, 20 care kits to WakeMed Cancer Care, and 32 Snack packs and 20 care kits to the Ronald McDonald House. We have also donated 40 care kits to Duke Cancer Institute, 20 gift baskets to the Levine Children's Hospital, and 20 care kits to the SECU Caring House. Finally, we raised $50 in a fundraising event with Panera Bread, and we have a planned fundraising event with Kendra Scott.
Our Donation Partners
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