Not Entirely Dead

A career gap caused by cancer is the elephant in the room. Named for “No Evidence of Disease” (a medical term) and “Not Entirely Dead” (an inside joke for cancer patients), NED is the world's first comeback community for cancer survivors. The hard work of defeating cancer is often seen as an unfavorable career gap. But fighting cancer is one of the toughest jobs an individual will ever have and it deserves a place on the resume. The competencies cancer survivors cultivate through adversity are super-abilities, not liabilities, as current workplace biases might suggest. Grit, determination, resilience, ownership, dedication, empathy: these are the critical skills companies are looking for in prospective hires. Career gaps aren’t empty. ** 2025 Clio Awards - Clio Health Champion 2024 PRINT Awards - Design for Social Impact 2024 PRINT Awards - Environmental Design 2023 Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Award 2023 Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Award 2023 D&AD Awards - Future Impact 2023 D&AD Awards - Side Hustle 2023 American Graphic Design Award 2022 AIGA Year in Design - Winner of Social Design