Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, June 2004 – December 2007 Summary

Research Donations

Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Low Grade Glioma Program - $65,000.00

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the US, Duke University Brain Tumor Center/Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium - $54,000.00

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Peter Burger and Dr. Charles Eberhart, Pilocytic/Pilomixoid Research Fund Study - $30,000.00

In a collaborative effort with the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research, $15,000.00 towards:

Dr Robert Prins and Dr Linda Liau at UCLA Medical Center, for the project titled: “Genetic profiling and imm2unotherapeutic targeting of Optic Gliomas”  - $50,000.00

Dr. Timothy E. Van Meter at Virginia Commonwealth University for a project entitled "A Molecular Signature of Pediatric Optic Glioma"  - $50,000.00

Dr. Avraham Dilmanian, Ph.D. at Brookhaven National Lab, NY for the project titled: "Stereotactic Microbeam Radiation Therapy of a rat brainstem gliosarcoma as a surrogate for optic glioma"  - $15,000.00

Pediatric Cancer Services Donations:

Angel 34 - in support of the construction of Angel Field,  a retreat for pediatric cancer patients and families living in the Lehigh Valley  - $20,000.00

www.angel34.org

Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation – in support of advocacy program initiatives and patient/family education programming - $10,000.00

www.cbtf.org

Camp Sunshine – to establish a permanent Pet Therapy program for all camp sessions

www.campsunshine.org   - $18,250.00

Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley – Lauren’s First and Goal funds this organization to provide monthly patient/family/caregiver support groups as well as physical and recreational activities for pediatric cancer patients in the Lehigh Valley.  – $45,000.00

www.cancersupportgroup.org

Dream Come True:  A wish granting organization serving the children of the Lehigh Valley

 $5000.00

Family Support:

$20,751.07

The financial strain of a cancer diagnosis can present a tremendous challenge for families and caregivers.  Families can apply for financial assistance for uncovered medical, mortgage/rent, utility and funeral expenses through the oncology clinic Social Workers who work with the Foundation to ensure that requests are valid and appropriate.  The Foundation also sponsors a sperm banking program at the local oncology clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital. The Foundation pays for banking and storage fees for patients, which are substantial and not covered by most insurance.