Causes: Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion

Mission: The Mission of the Ian Clemens Foundation is threefold. We provide ASSISTANCE, promote AWARENESS and offer OPPORTUNITY. ASSISTANCEOur foundation assists families with children battling cancer by providing financial assistance to children’s cancer centers emergency funds (funds available to help families with travel expense, lodging, loss of income, and medical expense). We know first hand how stressful both emotionally and financially this can be. We also know how special Ian’s interactions were with the families on the floor at C. S. Mott while he stayed there. AWARENESSWe aim to increase awareness for organ and tissue donation. Ian registered as an organ donor the day he received his license. This was very important to him. He was able to be an organ donor and provided the gift of sight to two people. Our board members regularly volunteer with Eversight Michigan and Gift of Life Michigan at their events. Michelle and Alan publicly speak on behalf of donor families. OPPORTUNITYWe provide scholarship opportunities to well-deserving Wayne county high school students pursuing a degree in Engineering both at University of Michigan (through The Ian Clemens Memorial Scholarship for Future Engineers – University of Michigan College of Engineering) and other public Michigan universities. Our Mission Continuing Ian’s Vision

Target demographics: families, young adults attending college and organizations that promote organ and tissue education and awareness

Geographic areas served: Wayne and Washtenaw counties currently but plan to expand throughout the state of Michigan

Programs: The Ian Clemens Foundation Scholarship; the Ian Clemens Memorial Scholarship for Future Engineers; financial assistance to families battling a pediatric cancer diagnosis via partnership with local pediatric cancer centers; and volunteering and supporting events put on by Gift of Life Michigan, Eversight Michigan and Wolverines for Life.