Founded in 2019, WeBuild 4 Life set out to help people with cancer rebuild strength, restore function, and feel empowered—through functional movement and the power of community. 

With support from our first grant, we opened the nation’s first and only standalone cancer—a brick-and-mortar space built to bring this vision to life. More than just a gym, it became a gathering place where individuals with cancer, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals could move, learn, and heal together. Our goal was to create a community where people didn’t have to explain their experience—because everyone there simply understood.

When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, it showed us that our mission could extend far beyond the walls of our Kansas City facility. By moving our programs online, we discovered we could reach individuals who otherwise would never have access to cancer-specific exercise and lifestyle medicine support. What began as a local effort quickly grew into a national community, breaking down barriers of geography and creating greater access for survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals everywhere.

As our programs grew, so did our vision. We recognized the need to create programs and resources that truly understand the side effects of cancer and its treatments—not just the visible ones, but the fatigue, body composition changes, treatment-induced menopause, stress, and emotional toll that often go unspoken. WeBuild 4 Life expanded beyond exercise oncology to embrace the full spectrum of lifestyle medicine, helping individuals regain strength, improve function, and access tools that support their daily lives. This whole-person approach allows us to meet people where they are and provide the resources they need to thrive, no matter where they are in their cancer journey.

WeBuild 4 Life operates under the umbrella of our company, Cancer Wellness for Life, which oversees the nonprofit distribution of funds and ensures accountability for every program we deliver. Our focus is not only on helping individuals survive cancer, but on equipping them with the tools to thrive in their daily lives and improve their long-term healthspan. Survival isn’t just about being alive—it’s about living fully, with strength, purpose, and support. And because we commit 100% of our grant dollars to direct impact work, every resource we create and every program we deliver goes straight to the individuals and families who need it most.

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