MEMPHIS, TENN., May 13, 2025 –West Cancer Foundation, a Memphis-based nonprofit that provides free cancer services to those in need and funds research to improve cancer care, today announced the expansion of its Young Professional Advisory Board (YPAB) with four new members. The junior board of directors was created in 2024 to provide young professionals in the community with an opportunity to be part of fundraising, awareness and community support for West Cancer Foundation.
New YPAB members include:
- Christina Guyton, Associate Attorney, Lewis Thomason
- Marshall McComas, Associate Attorney, Lewis Thomason
- Zack Obaji, Administrative Resident, Baptist Cancer Center
- Enoch Sparks, CPA, Watkins Uiberall
In addition to providing a platform for giving back and sharing their talents, the YPAB also offers these up-and-coming executives “hands on” board of directors-type experience that will serve them well throughout their career. Members plan fundraisers, support existing West Cancer Foundation events, and act as ambassadors in the community regarding cancer care and prevention.
“With backgrounds in medicine, sales, marketing, finance and law, this is an extraordinary group of young professionals who have made a commitment—and will make a significant contribution—to West Cancer Foundation and its important mission,” said Leighanne Soden, President of West Cancer Foundation. “To see the enthusiasm, talent and initiative these young people have for such an important cause is nothing less than inspiring.”
About West Cancer Foundation
West Cancer Foundation is dedicated to advancing the fight against cancer by providing patient resources to improve treatment and recovery, early detection and education to reduce critical cancer outcomes, and community-based research to improve health inequities. The Memphis-based nonprofit was founded in 2020 and is committed to developing collaborative partnerships and innovative patient-centered initiatives that remove barriers to cancer care. For more information, visit westcancerfoundation.org.
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