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Mission
Every Color Matters exists to provide encouragement, hope and support to those in our surrounding communities touched by cancer through fundraising and raising awareness of its many forms. Every Color Matters goes beyond the Cancer Awareness color chart but it represents every race, religion and creed.
IMPACT STORIES
Ashley Burgess, LCSW | Cancer Center Social Worker I Fayetteville Piedmont Hospital
Dennis Alexander
Baby Riley Nova
Neuroblastoma
As a licensed clinical social worker, I have witnessed first-hand the emotional and financial toxicity that often comes with a cancer diagnosis. I do my best to support patients along their cancer journey and I am fortunate enough to have organizations like Every Color Matters to assist me in my efforts. I received a referral from a patient who was recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma after a year of being misdiagnosed. Her disease had progressed quickly impacting her mobility and causing excessive pain. The patient contacted me requesting financial assistance as she had been unable to work. I reached out to Every Color Matters and received an immediate response from Mr. Jackson. Within days the patient received a financial award to assist with her household bills. The patient was so thankful that she began to cry, informing me that she is praying for a full recovery so that she might be able to pay the kindness forward. Thank you, Every Color Matters, for all that you do
I want to personally thank you and the Every Color Matters family. AJ was truly grateful for the gifts. He was so pleased and overjoyed. I am especially thankful that you did not just drop off gifts, but that you took the time to engage with us.
Thank you for allowing me the space to share and for sharing yourselves as well. It truly meant so much to both AJ and me. We thank God for your presence in our home and for genuinely being who you are.
Thank you to you and Every Color Matters for caring about us. During this holiday season, it feels good to know that we are being thought of and remembered. Our prayers are being answered.
May God Almighty bless you from the very crown of your head to the soles of your feet. May you continue to be a bright light of hope and may the presence of the Lord continually be upon your precious life and continue to manifest in ways that will continually blow your mind.
In the mighty and miraculous name of Jesus 🙏🏾
September 22, 2022, is a day that will forever be etched in our minds. Riley was diagnosed with Stage IV High-Risk Cancer. She was only given a 50% survival rate due to the severity. The type of cancer she was diagnosed with is called Neuroblastoma. The cancer was wrapped around a main blood vessel and in her bones. Since her diagnosis, she’s had surgery to remove the tumor that was wrapped around her Aorta, numerous blood transfusions, rounds of chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, a stem cell transplant, full body scans, MRIs, CT scans, and surgeries to remove/or replace Central Venous Lines. Riley is such a strong little girl and has endured weeks of daily radiation and over 100 days in the hospital. She does not look like what she has been through. We give all the praises to whom our blessings flow. We thank you all (Every Colors Matters) so much for the monetary blessing when this all started last year. Her mother missed so many days off from work and that blessing helped ease some of her pain. Most people don’t realize the wear and tear this put on your body, soul, and mind but “EVERY COLORS MATTERS” understood the assignment. We are trusting and believing this is the end for us. This journey has taught us so much. THANK YOU!!
Ashley Burgess
Dennis Alexander
Baby Riley
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Every Color Matters exists to educate people in the surrounding communities about cancer. We provide materials that outline causes, prevention, the importance of early detection and available resources. We also provide funding to cancer research and assist families financially in our local community who are currently fighting cancer.
Barney E. Jackson Jr.
CEO & Executive Director
Barney E. Jackson, Jr, native of Griffin, Ga is an experienced Event Planner, Social Activist, Cancer Awareness Advocate and Author committed to the forward movement and progression of underserved communities. Barney has spent the majority of his life being a leader and servant, supporting several philanthropic, health, and political efforts. He strives to promote or intervene in social and political issues with the desire to create positive impact in the community for the greater good. His array of passions includes voter registration and turnout, cancer awareness, community service, and social activism. He finds fulfillment by creating sustainable support frameworks for each of his passions. He is currently employed at Liberty Mutual Insurance as the Southeast Marketing Consultant and is the Founder & CEO of Question: But Did You Vote?, Every Color Matters Cancer Foundation, and Vision Essentials.
Barney’s personal experiences and losses caused by cancer was the impetus to him establishing a nonprofit organization that not only highlights one type of cancer but draws awareness to all forms. Every Color Matters exists to provide encouragement, hope and support to those in our surrounding communities affected by cancer through fundraising and raising awareness of its many forms. The organization hosts an annual Gala and Auction fundraiser and 5K. These events along with sponsorship have raised over $200,000.00 and has assisted many families suffering from various forms of cancer since 2016.
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 21, 2025, and join us at the iconic Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, for an extraordinary evening of celebration, inspiration, and impact. The Every Color Matters Gala is more than an event—it's a movement united by purpose and driven by hope.
Under the wings of progress at the historic Delta Flight Museum, we’ll amplify our shared mission to champion every cancer journey. Because every story matters, every color counts, and every action brings us closer to a brighter future.
Your participation helps fund programs that provide healing, vital resources, and life-saving solutions for individuals and families affected by cancer.
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