ABOUT US
Honoring Dan,
fueling the fight
Founded in love and driven by purpose — Do It For Dan channels grief into action, raising awareness and funds to fight lung cancer.
WHO WAS DAN
A life that inspired a movement
Dan Begg was a beloved father, friend, and community member, a healthy, active 32-year-old non-smoker whose diagnosis of Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in November 2023 shocked everyone who loved him. Despite receiving the best available treatment and bravely joining a clinical trial, Dan passed away just six months later.
In his final days, Dan made one last extraordinary act of generosity: donating his body to the National Cancer Institute. His tumor is now part of a groundbreaking study at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
In his memory, those closest to him made a promise: to channel their grief into something meaningful, to raise awareness, fund research, and make sure Dan's name lives on through action.
HOW WE STARTED
From a single event to a growing foundation
In November 2024, just months after losing Dan, family and friends came together simply to honor him and to give back to the Exon20 Group, the organization that had been by his side throughout his treatment, helping connect him to the right doctors and clinical trials.
The turnout was overwhelming, and what started as a tribute quickly grew into something much larger. Since then, we have hosted and participated in three events, raised over $70,000, and partnered with the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, the Exon20 Group, ICAN, and Cycle for Survival through Crush Cancer.
Friends, family, and new supporters are now coming together around a shared purpose: to improve lung cancer research and, in turn, treatment for the patients and families who need it most.
Our Mission
To honor Dan's memory by raising awareness about lung cancer, supporting groundbreaking research, and building a community united in the fight against this disease.
"Do it for Dan — and for everyone still fighting."
What drives us
Three commitments that guide everything we do
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Purpose-led
Every event, every dollar, and every conversation is driven by a clear mission: to accelerate progress against lung cancer.
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Research-backed
We direct funds to vetted, impactful research through trusted partners so that every contribution moves the science forward.
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Community-powered
Our foundation runs on the energy of volunteers, donors, and supporters who show up again and again.