Families for a Cure awards more than $100,000 in grants

(HILLIARD, OH) – Families for a Cure (FFAC) has awarded $102,200 to more than a dozen local organizations that provide support services to families and individuals fighting cancer as well as local research efforts into potential cures and treatments. The grants were announced during the organization’s recent “Double Bogey Invitational” golf outing before more than 200 participants, volunteers, and FFAC supporters.

“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 2004, FFAC has raised nearly $1.5 million through fund-raising events and sponsorships, to fund cancer research and support services. The organization also provides individuals, families and groups with experience grants that help those fighting cancer with the chance to get away from the daily reality and create new memories with friends and family.

The organizations that received 2022 grant funding from Families for a Cure include:

• Nationwide Children's Hospital received $25,000 to support the CONNECT program (COllaborative Network for NEuro-oncology Clinical Trials) which provides international access to children and families with newly diagnosed, high-risk brain tumors.
• Ohio State University received $10,000 to research treatments for Glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive brain cancer that is difficult to treat and currently has no cure, with a median patient survival time of 12-18 months.
• NC4K received $5,000 to support its Financial Support and the Hospital Support programs which provides financial assistance and other forms of support to families battling a pediatric cancer diagnosis,
• A Kid Again Adventures received $5,000 to give families raising a child with a life-threatening condition the much-needed respite to spend quality time together, creating memorable moments of joy.
• Cancer Support Community of Central Ohio received $5,000 to support its Lunchtime Learning series of monthly workshops that feature presentations by experts on a wide variety of topics that are important to people impacted by cancer.
• Stitching Sisters received $5,000 to purchase materials for the quilts they make for patients at The James that provide warmth while receiving treatment.
• Patches of Light received $5,000 to provide families food, gas, utility/rent assistance, as well as a variety of other needs so they may focus on their child's treatment and recovery.
• Make A Wish Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana received $5,000 to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses and makes a positive and lasting impact children with critical illnesses.
• Pink Ribbon Girls received $5,000 to support its Simply Fight and No Age No Stage programs that provide clients fighting Stages 1-3 cancer and their families with meals and other support services.
• Feel Better Foundation received $5,000 to support its legacy program that provides families the opportunity to create legacies, or giveback projects, to honor their journeys.
• Hope Hollow received $5,000 to help provide cancer patients and their families with lodging, meals, nutritional support, transportation assistance and emotional support.
• Santa’s Silent Helpers will receive $5,000 in toys and gift cards to be delivered during the holiday season to families impacted by cancer.
• Camp Kesem received $5,000 to send children of families impacted by a cancer diagnosis to week-long summer camp to engage and share with others going through similar experience.
• Flying Horse Farms received $5,000 to support its Opening Campfire program which provides cancer patients opportunities to experience social interaction during each of its camp sessions.
• St Jude Children’s Research Hospital received $7,200 to support its mission to pay for patient’s care.

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