Social:I Had Cancer
| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
Type of site | Social Network Service |
| Founded | July 2011 |
| Headquarters | Manhattan, NY , |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Anthony Del Monte Mailet Lopez |
| Employees | 6 |
| Website | ihadcancer.com |
| Alexa rank |  929,136 ((As of April 2014))[1] |
| Current status | Active |
IHadCancer is a social support network for cancer fighters, survivors, and their supporters.[2][3] Built by Squeaky Wheel Media, the site launched in July 2011.[2] IHadCancer was founded by Mailet Lopez and Anthony Del Monte and is located in Chelsea, Manhattan.[2]
In 2008, Mailet Lopez was diagnosed with breast cancer.[4] She decided to build a site focused on creating connections between people who can help one another in dealing with cancer through their unique experiences.[4] As co-founder of Squeaky Wheel Media she used the company's experience in web development and design to produce IHadCancer.com.[5][6] According to Mailet, the name, "I Had Cancer" stems from her personal battle with the disease and represents the importance of a positive attitude and "looking towards the future".[7]
In 2012, Squeaky Wheel Media won the Webby Award for the Community Category for the site IHadCancer.[8] The site went on to win two additional Webbys, both in 2015 and in 2016.[citation needed] Members can create personal profiles, invite others to their circle of friends and contribute to discussions.[9] They can browse the community section and search for others based on gender, age, location, type of cancer and treatment.[9]
References
- ↑ "Ihadcancer.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/ihadcancer.com. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "I Had Cancer, A Social Network For Fighters, Survivors And Supporters". TechCrunch. 22 July 2011. https://techcrunch.com/2011/07/22/i-had-cancer/.
- ↑ "Cancer-support catches up with the social networking age with the launch of IHadCancer.com". The AdBuzz. 27 July 2011. http://theadbuzz.com/2011/07/cancer-support-catches-up-with-the-social-networking-age-with-the-launch-of-ihadcancer-com/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "New Social Network Connects Cancer Survivors, Patients And Supporters". Forbes. 25 Aug 2011. https://www.forbes.com/sites/traceyjohn/2011/08/25/new-social-network-connects-cancer-survivors-patients-and-supporters/.
- ↑ "New Social Network Deals with Cancer Through Digital Connections". Washington Post. 8 Aug 2011. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/faster-forward/post/new-social-network-deals-with-cancer-through-digital-connections/2011/08/08/gIQA1zFf2I_blog.html.
- ↑ "The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Fun". Poder Magazine. 25 Jan 2011. http://www.poder360.com/article_detail.php?id_article=5128.
- ↑ "Health Watch: New Social Networking Site for Cancer Patients". CBS Philly. 2 Sep 2011. http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/09/02/health-watch-new-social-networking-site-for-cancer-patients/.
- ↑ "IHadCancer Wins the Community Webby". Webby Awards. 21 May 2012. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120820093559/http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current.php?season=16.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Social Network Focuses on Shared Cancer Stories". CNET. 9 Aug 2011. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20090316-1/social-network-focuses-on-shared-cancer-stories/.
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