E.R.I.C. - Early Recognition Is Critical
Early Recognition is Critical, Inc.
Caracas, Venezuela
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E.R.I.C. - Early Recognition Is Critical is a non-governmental organisation based in Caracas, Venezuela working on health, education.
Early Recognition is Critical, Inc. (E.R.I.C.) is a US-registered 501 non-profit that runs grassroots, community-led programmes to fight cancer worldwide and promote public health. Its work centres on cancer prevention and early recognition through education, breast self-examination training, school outreach and a Venezuela chapter based in Caracas. It also develops longevity and whole-health resources, including Playbooks for people and dogs, and uses patient-reported outcomes and research to shape its materials.
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Gira Habla Claro (Speak Up Program, Venezuela)
Education · Venezuela
School-based cancer education that teaches students the common signs and symptoms of cancer during physical education classes, using Ultimate Frisbee and its Spirit of the Game philosophy. Includes Teach the Teachers training for physical education teachers.
Screen Up!
Health · Venezuela
Breast cancer awareness programme that educates the public, especially women, about breast self-examination, delivered in partnership with Ultimate clubs.
E.R.I.C. Cancer Playbook
Health
Resource built from education, patient-reported outcomes and research to help people navigating cancer ask better questions and make informed decisions with their care team.
Longevity Playbook for Dogs (BLU Dog Longevity)
Animal welfare
Whole-health education and prevention-focused resources for families caring for their dogs.
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Anticancer Society of Venezuela, Mother Flowers, Tatuy Junior
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