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Welcome!
The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to discovering a cure for carcinoid cancer. |
| CFCF RECEIVES "BEST IN AMERICA" AWARD |
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 CFCF Awarded "Best in America"
CFCF received the "Best in America" award from the Independent Charities of America.
CFCF received this distinguished award for achieving the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.
Fewer than 1% of charities operating in the United States have received the "Best in America" award. View award |
| CFCF TARGETS $1 MILLION FUNDRAISING IN 2007 |
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 100% of Funds for Carcinoid Research
CFCF aims to raise $1 million in 2007. 100% of these funds will directly support carcinoid research.
To date, we have raised over $427,000. Help us reach the $1 million goal!
Through June 2007, all donations will be matched by the Stephen and Caroline Kaufer Fund for Neuroendocrine Research. Donate now and double the impact of your contribution!
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| CFCF LAUNCHES 2007 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL |
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 To Accelerate the Search for a Carcinoid Cure
CFCF launched its 2007 Request for Proposal.
CFCF has already awarded over $2 million in research grants to seven world-class scientists.
Now, CFCF is taking the next step toward discovering a cure for carcinoid.
CFCF is particularly eager to attract investigators who have not previously studied carcinoid tumors but have powerful experimental tools to address CFCF's priorities.
Each research grant will be $50,000 - $100,000 per year and last a minimum of 2 years.
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| CFCF ATTENDS ASCO ANNUAL MEETING |
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 CFCF Shares Latest Research Results and Launches 2007 RFP
CFCF is attending the ASCO Annual Meeting on June 1-5, 2007.
The ASCO Annual Meeting is considered the premier educational and scientific event in the oncology community and attracts 30,000 participants from around the world.
CFCF is sharing the latest research results from our seven world-class funded scientists.
CFCF is also launching our 2007 Research for Proposal (see above) to accelerate the search for a carcinoid cure.
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| CFCF PROFILED IN PROGRESS MAGAZINE |
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 CFCF Funded Research at M. D. Anderson
CFCF was profiled in Progress magazine for funding new cutting-edge carcinoid research at M. D. Anderson:
"Thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation, a two-year carcinoid tumor research project is under way in the M. D. Anderson laboratory of Lee M. Ellis, M.D.
The researchers aim to develop human midgut carcinoid tumor cell lines to help establish models for research at M. D. Anderson and elsewhere.
The researchers also seek to identify proteins that mediate tumor growth by standard molecular biologic techniques.
Ellis hopes the project will produce lab findings of significant interest to generate new hypotheses for carcinoid therapies that may be further investigated and eventually tested in clinical trials."
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| NANCY O'HAGAN SPEAKS ABOUT RARE CANCERS |
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 Nancy Presents to NCI-NIH Scientific Conference
Nancy O'Hagan, Founder and President of CFCF, delivered a speech to the NCI-NIH scientific conference entitled, "Synergizing Epidemiologic Research on Rare Cancers". This conference was held on May 10-11, 2007 in Bethesda, MD.
Nancy described the critical role of advocacy groups, such as CFCF, in advancing cutting-edge research of rare cancers.
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| CHICAGO MARATHON |
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 Join Team CFCF!
CFCF has proudly entered the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon on Oct 7, 2007.
Team CFCF now has an astounding 30 runners! 100% of funds raised will directly support cutting-edge carcinoid research.
Amy McCabe (pictured), for example, is a carcinoid survivor and member of Team CFCF.
Amy writes:
"This is my first marathon EVER, and I'm so excited for the challenges and opportunities it will present! I have had a history of carcinoid cancer since 2004, but continue to LIVE for each day, and am blessed with the good health to do so. Running and raising money for the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation is the best way I know how to help heal my fellow 'Noids and to heal myself with every step!
May you have much love, peace, and grace."
Help cure carcinoid by joining Team CFCF!
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| PAN-MASS CHALLENGE |
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 Join Team CFCF!
CFCF has proudly entered the 2007 Pan-Mass Challenge on August 4-5.
Help cure carcinoid by joining Team CFCF! 100% of funds raised will support cutting-edge carcinoid research.
In 2006, Team CFCF raised over $175,000. Help us reach our 2007 goal of $250,000!
Special thank you to our sponsors:
Join Team CFCF! |
| RUN FOR HOPE |
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 Hosted by Jeanne Lambert
Jeanne Lambert hosts the Run for Hope on August 11, 2007 in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Once again, Jeanne Lambert has succeeded in having the Governor of Colorado and Mayor of Fort Collins declare August 2007 as "Carcinoid Awareness Month".
Congratulations, Jeanne!
The Run for Hope's mission is to raise awareness of carcinoid and raise money for carcinoid research. Run for Hope includes a 5K run and 1 mile fun run/walk. Register now! |
| "E" TEAM RAISES FUNDS IN HOCKEY GAME |
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 "E" Team Charity Event Raises $2,390
The "E" Team, a member of CFCF's Sunflower Squad, held a successful charity hockey game on April 14, 2007.
The hockey game raised $2,390 for CFCF. 100% of funds will directly support cutting-edge carcinoid research.
Thank you, Eva Donoghue and the "E" Team!
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| CARCINOID SURVIVOR SPREADING THE WORD |
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 Kimberly Condon Advocates for Carcinoid
Kimberly Condon, a carcinoid survivor and member of CFCF's Board of Patient Advisors, tirelessly advocates for carcinoid.
Most recently, Kimberly prepared a speech about her carcinoid experience entitled, "My Gut".
Kimberly also submitted an article to the Marillac Messenger entitled, "Caring for Carcinoid: My Story".
Finally, Kimberly placed an advertisement about carcinoid to support the Sisters of Charity's 7th Annual Elizabeth Ann Seton Award ceremony.
Thank you, Kimberly!
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| CFCF SUNFLOWER SQUAD |
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 Kristy Courtney Joins Our Team
Sunflower Squad is our team of committed fundraisers who work hard to cure carcinoid. CFCF is grateful for their dedication!
Fundraising is easy, and it takes less than 10 minutes to start. Join our Sunflower Squad today!
Kristy Courtney is our newest member:
"Hello- I'm Kristy. I have a 7 year old son- Jaden, and a new step-son Brendan, who is 6 years old. I just got married March of this year and 2 weeks after getting married I was diagnosed with Carcinoid Tumors. This is a very rare form of cancer. There is hardly any research done for this type.
There is VERY limited research, and we all need your help.
Please help us. Just as your family needs you, my family needs me too.
Kristy"
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| CFCF QUICKPOLL |
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 Location of Primary Tumor
CFCF has launched QuickPoll #13. The question is:
"Carcinoid / NET patients:
Has the location of your primary tumor been identified?"
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