Pharmacist Sherif Mohamed El-Refai supports several charities, including the Livestrong Foundation, which supports those battling cancer or who have recently survived cancer. Through donations and other forms of support from people like Sherif Mohamed El-Refai, Livestrong hosts a variety of programs, provides cancer research grants, and participates in advocacy with government organizations.

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Pharmacist Sherif Mohamed El-Refai supports
several charities, including the Livestrong
Foundation, which supports those battling
cancer or who have recently survived cancer.
Through donations and other forms of
support from people like Sherif Mohamed ElRefai, Livestrong hosts a variety of programs,
provides cancer research grants, and
participates in advocacy with government
organizations.

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Having raised more than $500 million since its
creation, Livestrong has earned a reputation for
financial responsibility. In 2012, the foundation
used 84 percent of donations to support its
programs and activities, including initiatives and
campaigns like the Anti-Stigma Campaign, which
used media in South Africa and Mexico to
encourage personal and cultural discussions
about cancer. Other projects funded by donors
include educational outreach for
schools, including a free cancer-centered
curriculum, grants for cancer research
organizations, and advocacy with government
organizations.

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The remaining 16 percent of donor funds
enabled Livestrong’s continued fundraising
efforts and administrative costs.