Saving Lives Through Early Detection,
Education & Support
The Testicular Cancer Foundation is the only full-time staffed nonprofit in the United States dedicated to fighting testicular cancer through education, awareness, and survivor-driven support.
Our Mission & Promise
Testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among males ages 15–35 — and one of the most curable when caught early. Our work exists to make sure no young man faces it without the knowledge or support he needs.
Our Mission
Testicular Cancer Foundation educates young men to raise awareness about testicular cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer among males ages 15 – 35. TCF supports families of testicular cancer patients and shares its resources with the medical and healthcare communities, schools, and various young men’s groups.
Accurate. Relatable. Always Here.
We are committed to providing accurate, factual, and encouraging information to raise awareness about testicular cancer — and to provide compassionate, relatable support to those on the road to survival. We empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health, from understanding warning signs to exploring treatment options.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do — from the resources we publish to the way we show up for every survivor and caregiver in our community.
Mission-Focused
Every action we take is driven by our commitment to saving lives through early detection.
Supportive
Compassionate support for patients, survivors, and families through every step of the journey.
Peer-Driven
Survivors supporting survivors — our community is built on shared experience and mutual support.
Accountable
Transparency and responsibility in every program, dollar, and decision we're trusted with.
Survivors & Caregivers Leading the Work
Over 40 years of combined experience with testicular cancer — bringing together survivors and caregivers who lead every day from lived experience.
Board of Directors
Our board provides strategic oversight and fiduciary stewardship, ensuring TCF remains accountable to the survivors and families we serve.
A History Rooted in Lived Experience
From a grassroots awareness campaign to the only full-time staffed testicular cancer nonprofit in the country — TCF's history is built on survivor leadership and an unwavering commitment to early detection.
The Testicular Cancer Foundation was founded in early 2009, beginning as Single Jingles — a grassroots awareness initiative created to spark conversations about testicular cancer, reduce stigma, and promote early detection. Shortly after launch, Single Jingles formally transitioned into the Testicular Cancer Foundation, establishing a nonprofit dedicated to education, awareness, and support for those affected by the disease.
The organization was founded by Matt Ferstler, a testicular cancer survivor whose personal experience exposed a significant lack of awareness and accessible information for young men facing the most commonly diagnosed cancer among males ages 15–35. From the outset, the Foundation's work was shaped by survivor-led education, direct messaging, and the belief that early detection saves lives.
In 2015, Connor O'Leary joined as Chief Mission Officer, contributing to the growth of programs, outreach, and national presence as the Foundation's reach and responsibility expanded.
In 2016, Kenny Kane (co-founder and former COO of Stupid Cancer) succeeded Matt as CEO, bringing operational leadership and a deeply personal connection to the mission as a caregiver to his father, a testicular cancer survivor. His perspective helped strengthen the Foundation's infrastructure, storytelling, and long-term sustainability.
Today, TCF is the only full-time staffed testicular cancer nonprofit in the United States and a leading provider of educational resources nationwide. Our team of survivors, caregivers, and advocates works every day to ensure every male knows the warning signs, understands how to perform a self-exam, and feels supported throughout their journey.
Independently Verified & Top-Rated
TCF is recognized by Candid, Charity Navigator, GreatNonprofits, and Trustpilot for transparency, financial responsibility, and the impact we deliver to the survivors we serve.
Documents & Resources
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