Fighting Back Against Cancer
Transforming lives through early detection, prevention, and recovery
OUR STORY
The Origin Story
The Inspiration
Punch 4 Cancer is the vision of professional boxing manager Ryan Roach, who built the successful Punch 4 Parkinson's foundation and saw an opportunity to expand the fight this time, against cancer. Inspired by how early action changed outcomes for Parkinson's warriors, Ryan set out to do the same for cancer patients.
The Connection
Through his work with Punch 4 Parkinson's, Ryan witnessed how early intervention and proactive care could transform lives. He realized the same principle applied to cancer when caught early, survival rates skyrocket and treatment becomes far less invasive. And when the fight is over, the body still needs to rebuild.
The Transformation
Punch 4 Cancer was born from a powerful idea: what if we could fight cancer on every front catching it early through cutting-edge screening, funding prevention for those who can't afford it, and helping survivors rebuild their strength through boxing?
By partnering with providers like Galleri, Onetest, and Prenuvo, and bringing the same boxing-based training that transformed Parkinson's warriors, Ryan created a foundation that stands with cancer fighters from detection to recovery.
WHAT WE DO
Our Mission
After seeing the life-changing impact of proactive health intervention through Punch 4 Parkinson's, Ryan Roach launched Punch 4 Cancer to bring the same fighting spirit to the battle against cancer.
The organization fights cancer on three fronts: funding early detection screenings for those who can't afford them, connecting patients with cutting-edge prevention tools, and helping cancer survivors recover and rebuild their strength through boxing training programs. We turn patients into "Warriors" not just during the fight, but after it.
At P4C, we partner with industry-leading screening providers to make multi-cancer early detection accessible, and we use the power of boxing to help survivors regain their physical and mental strength after treatment.
WHO WE SUPPORT
Who We Support
Cancer Warriors
We support individuals facing cancer by funding early detection screenings and connecting them with the tools to catch cancer at its most treatable stages.
At-Risk Individuals
We extend our support to those at higher risk of cancer, providing funded access to proactive screening so financial barriers never stand between someone and a life-saving test.
Cancer Survivors
For those who've beaten cancer, the fight isn't over. We offer boxing-based fitness and recovery programs designed to help survivors rebuild strength, endurance, and confidence after treatment.
Cancer Caregivers & Families
Cancer doesn't just affect the person diagnosed it impacts everyone around them. We provide resources and community support for the caregivers and families who stand beside their Warriors every step of the way, because no one should fight this battle alone.
HOW IT WORKS
How We Fight Cancer
Funded Early Detection
We fund screenings for individuals who otherwise couldn't afford them because catching cancer early shouldn't depend on your bank account.
Multi-Cancer Blood Screening
Galleri's groundbreaking blood test detects signals for over 50 types of cancer through a simple blood draw.
Full-Body MRI
Prenuvo's radiation-free full-body MRI screens for over 500 conditions, including hundreds of cancer types — no needles, no radiation.
Advanced Cancer Screening
Onetest provides innovative cancer screening to identify cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
Boxing Recovery Programs
Once the battle with cancer is won, our boxing-based training helps survivors rebuild their bodies — improving strength, coordination, endurance, and mental resilience.
LEADERSHIP
Our Leadership
Ryan Roach
President & Founder
Born into the sport of boxing through his family ties, Ryan Roach first founded Punch 4 Parkinson's (P4P) after seeing firsthand how boxing workouts could transform the lives of those battling disease. Building on that success, Ryan launched Punch 4 Cancer (P4C) to bring the same fighting spirit to the war against cancer funding early detection screenings for those who need them and using boxing to help survivors recover and rebuild after treatment.
Ryan is nephew of hall of fame boxing coach Freddie Roach. With a strong philanthropic moral compass, Ryan leveraged his expertise and passion for community impact to expand his mission from Parkinson's to cancer, helping Warriors across both causes from detection through recovery.
Ryan is also a Lieutenant in the Boston Fire Department and a successful professional Boxing Manager at Fighter Locker. Prior to this, Ryan spent 8 active years with the United States Coast Guard and an additional 4 in the reserves. Currently residing in Boston with his wife, 3 children, and 2 dogs; he loves spending time with his family and helping the community.
Join the Mission
Help us transform lives through early detection, funded screenings, and boxing recovery programs. Every contribution makes a difference.
Punch 4 Cancer (P4C) is a 501c3 Non-Profit dedicated to fighting cancer on two fronts: early detection and recovery. Through our partners Galleri, Onetest, Prenuvo, and Penguin Cold Caps we fund life-saving screenings and treatment support that catch cancer before it starts. For those who've beaten cancer, P4C offers non-combat boxing programs to help patients rebuild strength and confidence after treatment, partnering with boxing centers sanctioned by USA Boxing, Inc. At P4C, we help people prevent, detect, and defeat cancer.
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