Families for a Cure Awards Grants to Central Ohio Organizations

More than a dozen local non-profit organizations that provide support services to families and individuals fighting cancer and other serious illnesses were awarded grants totaling more than $70,000 from Families for a Cure (FFAC). The grants were announced during the organization’s “Double Bogey Invitational” golf outing before more than 200 volunteers, supporters, and participants.

In addition to the grants to help the local cancer support organizations, Families for a Cure will commit another $20,000 this year to support local cancer research and $15,000 to its Allison Orlando Wood Patient Experience Grant. This program provides individuals and families fighting cancer with the opportunity to get away from the daily reality and create new memories with friends and family.

“Too many members in our community have come to learn the devastating impact a cancer diagnosis can have, not only to the individual, but their family and friends,” said Families for a Cure Director and Founder Pat Puhl. “In addition to raising money to support research to find a cure, our mission includes supporting those patient care programs that are making a difference in the lives of those affected by a serious illness.”

Since 2009, Families for a Cure has raised more than $1.2 million through fund-raising activities/events and sponsorships in central Ohio. Among the organizations that received grant funding today from Families for a Cure include:

• Hope Hollow received $10,000 to pay for lodging, transportation and meals for cancer patients traveling to Columbus to receive cancer treatment.
• NC4K received $10,000 to provide back packs, clothing and school supplies to help families impacted by cancer prepare for the new school year.
• The James will receive $6,000 to continue funding the two endowment funds Families for a Cure has established.
• Pink Ribbon Girls received $5,000 to provide meals, housecleaning, rides to treatment, and peer support to breast and gynecological cancer patients.
• Flying Horse Farms received $5,000 for its Celebrate Every Milestone program, a program that celebrates cancer patients “milestones” in their cancer journey.
• Patches of Light was awarded $5,000 to design, make and deliver specialty “superhero” capes and treatment notebooks to document doctor visit notes.
• A Kid Again received $5,000 to host a private party at Zoombezi Bay for families who have a child battling a life-threatening illness.
• Stitching Sisters received $5,000 to purchase materials for the quilts they make for patients at The James that provide warmth while receiving treatment.
• St Jude Children’s Research Hospital received $5,000 to support its mission to pay for every patients care free of charge.
• Santa’s Silent Helpers will receive $5,000 in toys and gift cards that will be delivered to families during the holiday season who were impacted by cancer.
• Camp Kesem received $5,000 to support its Kesem at Home year-round camp program. The camp was created for kids because of Covid-19.
• Cancer Support Community received $4,000 to fund its Kids Support peer program that provides emotional support for kids impacted by cancer.
• Angel Works received $1,000 for its AngelPics program that provides family portraits for families impacted by cancer.
• Meg’s Mission for Mammography received $1,000 to support its free mammography program.

For more information about Families for a Cure, its mission and the activities it hosts throughout the year, please visit www.familiesforacure.org.