SENIOR PROJECT OVERVIEW

DIRECTIONS: Explain each area in 35 to 50 words.

Name: Kyle Gibson

Title of Project: Steps to End the Unbeaten Disease

Title of Research Paper:

Steps to End the Unbeatable Disease: An Informative and Innovative Essay on Cancer
Research

Synopsis of Research Paper:

This paper included interpretations of statistical evidence, factual case law, and opinions of

highly-educated experts in their respected fields, while still sustaining a practical perspective on

cancer therapy treatments such as; medical marijuana, proton beam therapy, and the traditional

chemotherapy and their effects on cancer patients.

Project Description:

The "Steps to End the Unbeaten Disease" event will be hosted at Java Surf Caf & Espresso Bar

in Virginia Beach on 19th street on April 14th 2017, and will be a 100% charitable collaboration

with various businesses, organizations, and influential individuals who have joined the fight

against cancer in the Hampton Roads area.

Relationship between Project and Paper:

My paper was a research study/analysis of the new forms of cancer research and therapy in

todays world. Treatments such as Proton Beam therapy and Medical Marijuana have been found

to be very beneficial to the fight against cancer. I used my project as a way to reach the victims

of cancer while making my impact more personal and direct to them. By raising almost $4,500 I

was able to make non-insured necessities affordable for these families facing pediatric cancer.

My background experience in the area:

Although I have been a patient in the same hospital that I donated to, I am not in many ways experienced

in this area. During my interview process for my paper, I was able to learn a numerous amount of things

that I hadnt known before. I was able to learn about patient care, procedure, end-of-life care, and much

more. Because I was able to learn all of this from the doctors and child care specialists at CHKD, I was

able to have a much better understanding of who I was donating to and why I was doing it.

Special things Id like judges to consider and look for:

First and foremost, I would ask that the judges look deeply into my passion for this project and its effect

on the lives that it has been designed for. This project took a lot of willpower and determination. I knew

along the way that it was up to me to decide how the end result would be, and instead of going through

the motions, I spent weeks going door-to-door and making calls to find a larger base of support for this

project. I have done more networking and making new friendships as a result, and I was able to connect

with my long time hematologist, and close friend, Dr. Herbert Bevan. Overall, I wish that my impact on

the lives of these families be recognized as a selfless act that was completely meant to do good for the

community.