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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: A Guide for Nonprofits Peer-to-peer fundraising is one of the best ways for a crowdfunding   platform to increase their donor base. This particular way of fundraising is considerably low cost and very effectively used by Ketto, one of the best crowdfunding platforms in India . How does peer-to-peer fundraising work? The purpose of raising funds can be varied and include reasons like  startup fundraising , fundraising for NGOs, and more.  When it comes to peer-to-peer fundraising, the following steps are adopted -  1. The first thing is to prepare a guideline for the program i.e. the financial goal, the timeline for the campaign, etc. Next, the organization should look into the database of its frequent donors and build a relationship with them clarifying their goal and the ideas behind the program so that volunteers for the program can understand and work towards the goal. 2. Setting up the peer-to-peer fundraising   page is the next step and here  Ketto  i

An avid book reader, National Geographical Explorer, and a leading atmospheric & environmental scientist, Anton Seimon was very much interested in exploring the dynamics and formation of tornadoes since his childhood. Despite conducting various researches, the scientific community was still not sure whether the tornadoes formed from the ground up or sky down. Being a keen reader of all books related to storms, mountaineering, and volcanoes, he never thought that his childhood fascination will later become his adult vocation.   The recent scientific advancements helped much in understanding the dynamics of tornadoes. They emerged as the offshoot of a massive air system that was a part of a rotating thunderstorm named a supercell storm. The most believed concept was that tornadoes were formed when warm air rose to colder air in a storm cloud above it. Inside the massive supercell cloud, it was believed that variable directions and wind speeds encourage warmer air to rotate. Once the

If the overall impact of Coronavirus on business’s has to be assessed, then it can be said that the most affected sectors are the one’s that depended heavily on customer footfall, like- leisure, entertainment, and retail. Seed staged companies are negatively affected; while the tech driven sectors with remote working have positively affected businesses. Want to know the impact by the type of different crowdfunding? If yes, read ahead! Rewards & Donations In addition to other projects of similar nature, rewards and donations projects are aimed to support the frontline workers. These type of crowdfunding platforms of similar nature are often inundated with appeals from many small businesses for funds required to keep them from coming to financial collapse. According to research, the highly impacted sectors include performance arts venues, art galleries, sports clubs, pubs, restaurants, and more. A few projects are currently offering their supporters with great rewards, while others

Frequently Asked Questions Q. Can prostate cancer kill you? While devastating, prostate cancer is not a life sentence. With the right diagnosis and treatment plan, it is entirely treatable and usually disappears forever (goes into remission) If you seek preventative care, you can keep from developing prostate cancer in the first place! Q. Is stage IV prostate cancer curable? For most people, a stage IV prostate cancer is not curable. However, in most cases, it is diagnosed begore reaching stage 4. Q. Can prostate cancer go into remission? Even a metastatic prostate cancer can go into remission through hormonal therapy. However, in some cases, the cancer cells learn to grow without male hormone. Q. What foods kill prostate cancer? Adding the following food items in your diet can help you fight prostate cancer better: Tomatoes Broccoli Green tea Legumes and soybeans Pomegranate juice Fish Q. Are eggs bad for prostate cancer? Research says that men who consume 2.5 or more eggs per week ha

Complications If you have surgery, you run the risk of having difficulty urinating, and trouble with erectile dysfunction. Chemotherapy is potent and can kill or damage healthy cells, along with the cancer cells. You may lose hair or weight or feel very sick as a result. You may also have urinary incontinence or pain when urinating. Some significant side effects of chemotherapy include erectile dysfunction and diarrhea. Also, hormone therapy, while useful, is not a Godsend. It has its painful side effects which include erectile dysfunction, hot flashes, bone mass loss and reduction in libido, and weight gain. Cryosurgery is not used much because of its extreme riskiness and many acute side effects. Side effects You may find that your bladder leaks as a result of your treatment plan. Urination can be painful, and you may require permanent kidney dialysis because of complete loss of bladder control. You may end up waking up many times during the night to urinate with radiation treatment.

Treatment of Prostate Cancer If you are lucky, your cancer may grow at a prolonged rate and not need any treatment. However, most people have faster-growing prostate cancers which need treatment - sometimes immediate. This is especially true if they have one of the rare and fast-growing types of prostate cancer which are aggressive. Your doctor will keep in mind the following points before discussing and deciding upon a treatment plan with you: ● The stage, severity and extent of the cancer ● The risk of your cancer ● Your age and physical condition/health ● What your goals are and the types of treatments you would prefer Depending upon the stage and extent of your cancer, you may be asked to undergo other diagnostic tests. These tests will influence your doctor’s treatment plan while it may seem tempting to opt for immediate and radical treatment which will bring immediate results and remission. Keep in mind that this generally involves heavy doses of chemotherapy which can adversely

Prostate Cancer – Diagnosis The PSA and DRE are tools which doctors use to diagnose you for prostate cancer. If you test positive for prostate cancer during the screening process, your doctor will likely order a biopsy for you. A prostate cancer biopsy uses ultrasound to guide your doctor in finding the best section of your prostate to ‘snip’ off for further analysis. You are generally given an enema and antibiotics to guard for possible infection during the procedure. The doctor will take an image of your prostate to note its size and shape for any abnormalities. You must lie on your side and will be given local anesthesia as a probe is inserted into your butt. Shadows which are the precursor to cancer will show up on the image. If your prostate is of average size, the doctor will likely use his or her needle to remove only a tiny section of your prostate. More significant parts may be needed if your prostate is huge because large prostates are often a sign of prostate cancer. Your ca

Prostate Cancer – Symptoms Check for the following signs as they are reliable indicators of prostate cancer - ● Dull pain in the lower part of your pelvis ● Frequent urination ● Incontinence ● Difficulty in urinating ● Weak and small urine flow ● Painful urination ● Bloody urine ● Painful ejaculation ● Lower back, hip, and thigh pain ● Appetite loss ● Weight loss ● Bone pain Prevention From Prostate Cancer The best part is that a healthy lifestyle and consumption of certain medicines can help prevent prostate cancer. Living a healthy lifestyle means not smoking, drinking excessively, exercising regularly, eating foods like fruits, vegetables, and nuts that are high in antioxidants, and maintaining your Body Mass Index (BMI) are all key in preventing prostate cancer. Certain medicines like Proscar and Avodart can also help prevent prostate cancer. When to see a doctor? You should see a doctor if you have any of the symptoms mentioned above. See a doctor if you are in your 30s or 40s and

Risk factors If you have even one of the risk factors mentioned below, you are more likely to develop prostate cancer. ● Age ● Race/ethnicity ● Geography ● Family history ● Gene mutations ● Diet ● Obesity ● Smoking ● Exposure to chemicals ● Inflamed prostate ● Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) ● Vasectomy Age If you are a male of 40 or above age group, then you are at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Men under 40 rarely have prostate cancer. 60% of all prostate cancer cases are in men aged 65 or older. Race/ethnicity Men of African ancestry in any part of the world are more prone to developing prostate cancer. Most people with African ancestors who develop this cancer are younger than those in the general population (who develop prostate cancer.) people of Asian and Latino origin are the least likely to develop this disease. Geography Most cases are in Western nations. These include North America, Northwestern Europe, Australia, and the Caribbean Islands. Though rare, mo