Grant Request The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan
Legal Name (if Different): The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan
Also Known As: Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
Mailing Address: 27655 Middlebelt Rd. Suite 160
City: Farmington Hills
State: MI
Postal Code: 48334
Main Phone: 2485303000
Main Fax: 2485303042
Organization Website: bcfmichigan.org
Employer ID Number: 38-1682300
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: March 22, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000
Project Title: Social support for children with blood cancer
Project Description:
Research indicates that social support may play a protective role in the face of stress and help children and adolescents cope with the demands and challenges they face on a daily basis during their cancer journey.
Greater levels of social support have been linked to better adaptation among siblings of children with cancer.
Having honed our programming since 1952, The Blood Cancer Foundation of MI (BCFM) regards social supports and social events as a critical aspect of the 4 pillars we offer for patients with blood cancer. For patient families, this support is integral. Explained by “the Doe’s”, regarding our Holiday Toys Program:
“It took such a heavy burden off our shoulders,” Jane Doe explained. “With just my husband working, and all of the expenses that come with the addition of my cancer and other illnesses, every bit of help we can receive is always a blessing. The gifts you guys gave to our children definitely made it [the first anniversary of Jane’s cancer returning] brighter and easier for us.”
The Holiday Toys program in which over 750 children receive gift(s) from us, is available to all pediatric patients, siblings and kids of adult patients. Holiday toys provide a vastly significant relief for parents dealing with life threatening illness in the home.
Additionally, we provide social outings during the year, including a Valentine’s Day dance, sporting events, zoo and water park visits, family picnics, harvest season events, and seasonal parties.
Play helps children relax and reduces stress and anxiety. It helps children with cancer to express thoughts and feelings about a diagnosis and treatment. In play, their experiences are normalized, families reconnect, friendships emerge, and children and siblings understand that they are not alone and that community in like circumstances can make the difference. Find additional stories at:
Total Project Budget: $80,000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Carl’s Foundation, NFL Players Association, Gerstacker Family FDN, Eagles for Children
Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Michigan residents
Age Group To Be Served: 21 and younger
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Ann
Contact Last Name: Katynski
Contact Title: Grants Associate
Contact Phone: 2485303000
Contact Email: akatynski@bloodcancerfoundationmi.org