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Anchored For Good supports Naval Aviation families — Navy and Marine Corps — facing cancer. We serve active duty, reserve (SELRES & TAR), and retired members of the aviation community, with a focus on families 49 and younger where cancer diagnoses are rising at an alarming rate.

Through financial support, trusted resources, and expanded access to early cancer screening, our mission is to help families navigate diagnosis with strength, community, and hope.

Our Mission

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Anchored for Good supports Navy and Marine Corps aviation families under 50 that are impacted by cancer. We serve active duty, reserve (SELRES and TAR), and retired members of the aviation community through compassionate support, financial assistance, and expanded access to early cancer screening.

Whether it’s the service member, a spouse, or a child facing diagnosis, we are here to help ease the burden so families can focus on what matters most—healing, care, and resilience.

Together, we stand strong, anchored in hope, for those who have served and sacrificed.

Serving Our Community

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We aim to educate and empower friends and families on how to best support loved ones facing a life-changing diagnosis. Drawing from personal experience with a cancer diagnosis within our own family, we offer practical guidance, heartfelt insights, and proven ways to provide meaningful assistance during difficult times. By fostering understanding and compassion, we seek to build stronger support networks for those navigating life’s toughest challenges

Making a change

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We are committed to driving change by raising awareness about cancer diagnoses and advocating for earlier, more accessible screenings. Through education, outreach, and collaboration with medical professionals, we hope to promote early detection, improve outcomes, and ultimately save lives. Together, we can inspire a proactive approach to health and well-being in our communities.

Empowering you

Serve. Change. Empower.

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Serve. Change. Empower. 〰️

Serving Our Community

At Anchored for Good, we honor those who have served by standing beside aviation families when life takes an unexpected turn. If you are part of the Navy or Marine Corps aviation community — active duty, reserve (SELRES or TAR), or retired — and facing a cancer diagnosis, we want to hear from you.

We understand that asking for help isn't always easy — but you're not alone. We know firsthand the unexpected challenges and expenses that can come with a diagnosis, and we know that access to the right care and second opinions can make a difference. Our team is here to connect you with support and resources during this time.

Please complete the form below and a member of the Anchored For Good team will reach out to learn more about your situation and how we may be able to support you.

All information shared with us is kept confidential.

Compared to the general U.S. population, military aircrew had 24% higher overall cancer incidence

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Compared to the general U.S. population, military aircrew had 24% higher overall cancer incidence 〰️

Compared to the General U.S. Population, Military Aircrew Had:

  • 87%

    Higher Melanoma

  • 39%

    Higher Thyroid Cancer

  • 16%

    Higher Prostate Cancer

  • 16%

    Higher Breast Cancer (in women)

  • 24%

    Higher Overall Cancer Incidence

*DOD Phase 1 Study, 2023

Make A Change.

Early detection saves lives. Awareness starts with us.

At Anchored for Good, we are committed to driving real change by raising awareness about cancer diagnoses and advocating for earlier, more accessible screenings.

Through education, outreach, and collaboration with medical professionals, we aim to promote early detection, improve outcomes, and ultimately save lives.

Together, we can inspire a proactive approach to health and well-being in our military communities.

Our Story

Gatlin was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer in October 2022 at the age of 36. With no family history and only a few symptoms, it was a diagnosis that shocked us—and changed everything. Overnight, our world became filled with scans, second opinions, and the overwhelming logistics of navigating life with cancer as a young family.

As a Navy family, we’re no strangers to long separations, resilience, and unexpected change—but nothing prepared us for this. In the months that followed, we were connected with other naval aviation families who were also walking through cancer diagnoses. Their stories felt eerily familiar, and the need for community, support, and understanding became undeniably clear.

During one of the hardest seasons of our lives, we were also met with unexpected generosity. A handful of foundations, friends, and family helped us with travel expenses, out-of-town care, and even the emotional needs that arise when you're simply trying to hold your family together. It was their compassion—and the connection with other families—that planted the seed for Anchored For Good.

We spent the first 18 months of Gatlin’s treatment thinking, “When everything slows down, we’re going to do this.” We wanted to create something lasting—something that could stand in the gap for other families like ours. We’re still in the battle, but we couldn’t wait any longer.

Anchored For Good exists to support naval aviation families facing a cancer diagnosis. Whether it's through financial help, connection to resources, or simply knowing they're not alone, we are here to serve, encourage, and bring hope—even in the hardest seasons.

We are anchored for each other. Anchored in faith. Anchored for Good.