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To assist clients with cancer

THE KAREN WELLINGTON FOUNDATION PUTS FUN ON THE CALENDAR OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH CANCER.

Band of Parents is a 501 (c) (3) grassroots, nonprofit organization that funds innovative research and clinical trials for neuroblastoma, helping increase the survival rate for this childhood cancer. We are a support network for the newly diagnosed and their families as they go through treatment. Our goal as parents is to fast track a cure using less toxic, targeted therapies. In the past decade, Band of Parents has expanded its advocacy, funding research in several major cancer centers throughout the United States. Band of Parents has committed more than $10 million to neuroblastoma research.

We are bringing hope to cancer patients and their families. Gems of Hope is a nonprofit organization that offers gifts of jewelry mounted on inspirational cards to cancer patients. The patients are invited, along with family and friends, to attend workshops to create these works of art for others. To provide cancer patients and their families support and resources to inspire hope, creating the outlook that hope is always present in a cancer diagnosis.

The American Breast Cancer Foundation's (ABCF) mission is to provide financial assistance for breast cancer screenings and diagnostic tests for uninsured and underserved individuals, regardless of age or gender.

The North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society's (NANETS) mission is to improve outcomes for patients with neuroendocrine tumours through multidisciplinary medical education, NET related medical research, the publication of guidelines and the exchange of knowledge and innovation.