Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY
Legal Name (if Different): THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY
Also Known As: CSC
Mailing Address: 5614 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 280
City: Washington, DC
State: DC
Postal Code: 20015
Main Phone: 7193306350
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/about-us
Employer ID Number: 95-4163931
Organization Tax Status: NON-PROFIT

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 04/24/25
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: THE BEAR FUND
Project Description:

9,550 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, and after accidents, cancer is the second leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14.

The average cost associated with childhood cancer is $833,000 for one child and one diagnosis (The Economic Impact of Childhood Cancer)
25% of families lose more than 40% of their annual household income as a result of childhood cancer non-treatment expenses (lost hours of work, job, additional childcare). (2024 ACS Facts and Figures Report.)
Parents report worsening of their own health 6 to 18 months following their child’s diagnosis. (2024 Coalition Against Childhood Cancer)

Total Project Budget: 290000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential):

Project Duration: 2021
Geographical Area Served: NATIONAL
Age Group To Be Served: PEDIATRIC

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): MS
Contact First Name: Katie
Contact Last Name: Southworth
Contact Title: Development Manager
Contact Phone: 7193306350
Contact Email: ksouthworth@cancersupportcommunity.org