HELPING CANCER PATIENTS FOCUS ON WHAT’S IMPORTANT DURING TREATMENT

The idea for Cleaning Up for Cancer first came to Cindy Bearman while she was battling breast cancer. She couldn’t tolerate the smell of regular cleaning products and worried about how they could impact her health. Not happy with existing cleaning services or products, she and her husband David decided to do something about it. That's when Cleaning Up For Cancer was born.

"I know how much better one can feel by having a clean house, it is one less thing to worry about. You have a limited supply of energy while undergoing chemo; if we can free the patient up from one chore it will give them more time to concentrate on getting better," Cindy says.

Additional cities in Minnesota and surrounding areas will be added soon. Please check back or contact us to see if/when your area will be receiving Clean Up For Cancer patient home cleaning services.

Green Cleaning Contractors: If your cleaning service is interested in partnering with Cleaning Up for Cancer, please contact us at info@cleaningupforcancer.org or 612-232-6573. Give back to the community, join a worthy cause and get paid for each cleaning.

Board of Directors

Cindy Bearman

Chairman and Co-Founder

Mother, wife, entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor, Cindy brings over 25 years of experience to the organization. She owned and operated greeting card and gift stores along with a professional cleaning service. She created Cleaning Up For Cancer so that cancer patients can experience some normalcy during an often tumultuous time.

David Bearman

Co-Founder, VP, Treasurer

David developed and operated several successful start-up companies over the last 25 years. He operated a chain of retail stores and manufactured licensed products that were sold to large retailers and catalogs around the country. He also worked with major metropolitan newspapers on licensed product promotional programs. His experience as the person who had to “hold it all together” while Cindy was battling cancer led him to understand how important it is to help others going through this life-changing experience.

Harold Lederman

Director

Harold Lederman is an accomplished financial executive with over 30 years of experience. Harold graduated from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management with a CPA designation. Harold has proven to be a trusted financial business partner with experience as CFO, COO, VP/Controller, and systems leader across various privately held organizations, demonstrating a history of contributions that have led to improved financial performance.

Harold Kortiz

Director

Harold Kortiz is a respected retired attorney who has dedicated 40 years to the practice of law. Harold graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School with a Juris Doctor degree. He also graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts. Throughout his 40 years, Harold has proven to be a great attorney, especially in real estate transactions, probate proceedings, estate planning, and creditors' rights in commercial and consumer collection matters.

Mort Harris

Director

Mort Harris is a proven business leader and mentor, serving as the current President of Replenex Inc., an active member of the Industrial Distribution Association (national), Federal Tool Inc., and Source One Alliance. Mort has helped advance industrial distribution and business partnerships nationwide. Mort graduated from the University of Minnesota, served as the former Chairman of SCORE (founding chapter, Minneapolis), and has contributed over 15 years as a SCORE mentor.

Cheri Rolnick

Director

Cheri Rolnick is a successful researcher and academic leader. Cheri has a proven background in health and education as the current Program Director of Clinical Research and Associate Director of Research at HealthPartners Research Foundation. Cheri's work includes selected publications related to cancer. Cheri graduated from Wayne State University with a BA degree, the University of Minnesota with an MA in education administration, an MPH in health and education, and a PhD in Epidemiology/Research Methodology.