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When Cancer Strikes Our Heroes—
Blue Cancer Connect Strikes Back!

Our Mission

Blue Cancer Connect is the nation’s premier law enforcement cancer resource. Our mission is to support law enforcement officers diagnosed with cancer by providing:

  • Guidance on treatment options and second opinions
  • Peer-to-peer officer support
  • Resources for early detection, education, and screenings
  • Assistance in navigating insurance, benefits, and workers’ comp
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Blue Cancer Connect was founded by Vickie Speed, a nationally recognized advocate for law enforcement officers facing cancer. Five years after her husband, Detective Mitch Speed of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, succumbed to job-related cancer in 2018, Vickie turned her pain into purpose, establishing the organization to honor Mitch’s legacy and to serve others who have heard the words ... “You have cancer.”

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