Mission: The organization has formed for the purpose of providing financial support, either directly , or by way of contribution to other charitable 501 (c)(3)tax exempt entities or organizations whose mission is to fight rare cancers through research and/or assisting individuals battling rare cnacers, as well as to aid individuals and their families who need help covering medical/living expenses incurred for treatment of such diseases, by accepting donations through individuals, organizations, and fundraising entities designed to raise awareness and funds to benefit such causes.
Results: An ALL volunteer organization from the board down In 5 1/2 years we have gifted quarter of a million dollars directly to young adult patients battling cancer with life interrupted grants. Donated $75,000 to MDAnderson Cancer Center for innovative research in small cell cancer. Distributed 300 HOPE comfort bags to local hospital infusion suites,
Target demographics: Young Adults with Rare Cancers
Direct beneficiaries per year: 250 individuals
Geographic areas served: the United States
Programs: Life Interrupted Grants, HOPE comfort bags, & Innovative Research for SCCC