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ANNUAL REPORT
2015
LETTER FROM THE CEO
In 2015, CureSearch continued to focus on finding cures
for the 40,000 children undergoing cancer treatment
each year. We developed the Catapult Initiative as a way
to drive successful research out of the academic lab and
into pediatric clinical trials and eventual commercialization.
We elicited and selected the very best projects with the
brightest researchers, and then partnered with grantees to
help drive their work forward. With the help of our donors,
partners and loyal supporters, we are advancing the fight to
transcend the barriers of a broken research system, because
every child deserves to live a long, healthy life. It’s a fight we
will never give up, and one we hope you will join.
Laura Thrall
CEO
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
DONATE NOW FOR THE
FUTURE EVERY CHILD
DESERVES.
THE CURESEARCH MISSION
Our mission is to end children’s cancer by driving targeted and innovative research
with measurable results in an accelerated time frame.
THE RESEARCH VISION
Improve children’s cancer treatment and cures to deliver the potential for childhood
cancer patients to lead long, healthy lives.
OUR IMPACT
From the testing of 14 new drugs, the identification of nearly 600 new drug targets
and most excitingly, one new treatment that promises to enter a pediatric clinical trial
in 2016, CureSearch is driving research to results.
L EA R N M O R E
about the
impact we are having on ending
children’s cancer.
IMPACT REPORT
THE CURESEARCH DIFFERENCE
We focus only on children’s cancer.
We’re not here just to fund research, we’re
here to drive patient impact.
1
3
Our Scientific Advisory Council
and Scientific Review Board brain
trust is unmatched.
We invest in large-scale grants over
a three-year timeframe, which allows
our researchers to focus on their
work, not fundraising.
We build strong, long-term
partnerships with our funded
researchers so that successful work
is supported beyond the scope of
their original CureSearch grant.
We are bridging the ‘valley of death’
by creating unique partnerships with
biotech and pharma to ensure that
promising research makes it out of the
lab and into the clinic.
We hold ourselves - and our grant
recipients - accountable through a novel
measurement framework and frequent
reporting to our constituents.
We propel discoveries over the Valley of
Death and move treatments and cures out
of the lab and into clinical trials by bringing
together leaders in academia, industry,
policy regulation, private foundations, as
well as parents to accelerate the fight to
end children’s cancer.
THE ACCELERATION INITIATIVE
Through this $10M trailblazing initiative, CureSearch invests in the most innovative pediatric cancer
research. We convene the foremost experts in children’s cancer treatment and research to identify the
greatest challenges facing the children’s cancer field today. We then target grants that address the
challenges in an accelerated timeframe.
All Acceleration Initiative research projects have the following characteristics:
Highly innovative with the
potential to break new
ground in the field
Probability of clinical
application in an accelerated
timeframe
Ability to overcome scientific
and therapeutic roadblocks
to speed up the delivery of
new and improved therapies
ACCELERATION INITIATIVE DRUG
DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE
THE ACCELERATION INITIATIVE 1
$5M over three years (2013-2016)
Mary Beckerle, PhD
William Weiss, MD, PhD
Kathleen Sakamoto, MD, PhD
Huntsman Cancer Institute
University of Utah
Epigenetics
The Regents of the University of
California, San Francisco
Epigenetics
Stanford University
Immunotherapy
$ 1.73M
$1.88M
$1 .37M *
• One lead compound close to
pediatric clinical trials
• One novel biomarker study
developed
• One novel imaging study
developed
• 35 pediatric Ewing sarcoma
biopsies
• Three drugs for high risk MB
in preclinical testing
• 28 Pediatric brain biopsies
studied
• Two novel tumor model
designs
• One novel gene signature
linked to high-risk MB
• One novel treatment for
multiple pediatric cancers
• Two adult trials underway
PROGRESS REPORT
“CureSearch funding has enabled us
to complete the lengthy and costly
phase of pre-clinical testing, producing
a clinical drug formulation and safety
testing. We anticipate a pediatric
clinical trial to start late in 2016.”
- Mary Beckerle, PhD
PROGRESS REPORT
“CureSearch support has enabled us to
test FDA approved drugs or those in
adult clinical testing that can be rapidly
repurposed for children with high-risk
medulloblastoma.”
- William Weiss, MD, PhD
*Studies deferred.
PROGRESS REPORT
*CureSearch is committed to research
that has the highest probability of
saving children as fast as possible.
While we recognize the great
promise in Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto’s
Immunotherapy project, due to a
significant delay in the launch of the
pediatric clinical trials, CureSearch
discontinued funding in April of 2016.
We look forward to seeing Dr.
Sakamoto’s research progress, and
encourage her to reapply.
THE ACCELERATION INITIATIVE 2
$1.69M over three years (2015-2018)
Two awardees selected in partnership with Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research.
Richard Gilbertson, MD, PhD
University of Cambridge
Targeted Therapies for High-risk
Brain Tumors
$ 8 35K
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•
•
•
Three high-risk brain tumor subtypes
Five new pre-clinical models developed
Three compounds in pre-clinical testing
One novel pre-clinical trial design
PROGRESS REPORT
Maria-Grazia Roncarolo, MD
Stanford University
Cell-based Therapy for AML
$ 8 55 K
• Three new cell lines developed for novel cell
therapy
• 40 pediatric AML samples in pre-clinical
testing
• One clinical trial planned within three years
PROGRESS REPORT
“We are honored to work with Rising Tide and CureSearch
on this exciting project….to improve the lives of children
with brain tumors.”
“We are very happy about the award and look forward to
working with CureSearch to develop novel therapies for
children with hematological malignancies.”
- Richard Gilbertson, MD, PhD
- Maria-Grazia Roncarolo, MD
YOUNG INVESTIGATORS
The CureSearch Young Investigator (YI) program is designed to attract
early stage investigators and feed the pipeline for future Acceleration
Initiative investigators. YI Grants fund transformational science designed
to deliver the next generation of cancer treatment.
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR 2
(ANNOUNCED IN 2014)
$1.35M OVER THREE YEARS;
$75,000/YEAR
(2015-2018)
Encouraged by the promise and success of our
first 12 Young Investigators, CureSearch awarded
six new grants in 2015. The new grant term is three
years and the award has more than doubled.
MEET OUR YOUNG INVESTIGATOR 2
RESEARCHERS
KARA DAVIS, DO
Stanford University
PROJECT: Single-Cell
Characterization of Phenotype
and STAT Signaling in BCP ALL
ANTHONY GRAVES, MD, PHD
University of Pittsburgh
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
PROJECT: Therapeutically
Targeting OPA1 in N-Myc Amplified
Neuroblastoma
RANJIT BINDRA, MD, PHD
Yale University
PROJECT: Identification of novel
targeted agents for alveolar
rhabdomyosarcoma
BIRGIT KNOECHEL, MD, PHD
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
PROJECT: Epigenetic mechanisms
of resistance in T-cell acute
lymphoblastic leukemia
ANDREW LEE HONG, MD
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
PROJECT: Genomic drivers of 1q
amplification in Wilms Tumor
ABBY ROSENBERG, MD, MS
Seattle Children’s Hospital
PROJECT: Promoting Resilience
in Stress Management (PRISM): a
novel intervention
YI-2 RESEARCH MILESTONES
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR 2 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
LEARN MORE
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS
In recognition of the importance of pyscho-social and caregiver resources and clinical trials in addressing
the immediate needs of children with cancer, CureSearch launched the Community Impact Awards (CCIA)
in 2015, awarding $500,000 to 24 hospitals across the US.
CCIA 2015
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS
(PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS)
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS
(CLINICAL TRIALS)
hospitals across the US for programs to support
patients and caregivers in these focus areas:
hospitals across the US to support pilot and
early phase clinical trials enabling nearly 150
new patients to enroll this year.
$240,000 awarded to 14 children’s
1. Psychosocial Programs
2. Professional Training
3. Educational Resources
$260,000 awarded to 13 children’s
In partnership with Gateway
for Cancer Research.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CCIA 2015
The awarded CCIA grants support community hospital programs in the following areas: art and music
therapy, survivorship resources, adolescent and young adult transitions, school re-entry, biofeedback,
psychosocial assessment of patients during treatment.
2015 HOSPITALS WE SUPPORT
Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.
University of Illinois at Chicago – UIC
Regents of the University of California –
San Francisco
Variety Children’s Hospital dba Miami
Children’s Hospital
Nemours Children’s Clinic - Jacksonville
(Jacksonville, FL)
Stanford University
The Children’s Hospital Association,
Aurora, CO
Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The Research Institute at Nationwide
Children’s Hospital
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the
University of Utah
University of Washington
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical
Discovery Institute, La Jolla, CA
University of Cambridge, England
Yale University
Seattle Children’s Hospital
University of Pittsburgh
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
University of Louisville Research
Foundation, Inc.
Stony Brook Foundation, Inc.
INOVA Health Care Services
Regents of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
(Cleveland, OH)
Regents of the University of Colorado,
Denver
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of
Akron
The Rector and Visitors of the University
of Virginia
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care
Center, Inc.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
of Chicago
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Wayne State University
Miami Children’s Health System
Foundation Inc
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Hurley Medical Center
University of Iowa
Johns Hopkins University
The Regents of the University of California
– San Diego
2015 DONOR HONOR ROLL
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is grateful for every gift received
and would like to especially acknowledge these donors.
$100,000+
$25,000 - $49,999
Paula and Michael Carter
Shep & Bee’s Party – Jennifer Bawcom and Matt Kelly
The Scott Carter Foundation
Empowered Wealth Foundation
C.H. Robinson Worldwide and Affiliates – MJ Golf Event*
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Genentech Foundation*
Robert Kelly
Jacob Koenigs ‘Jakefest’ Memorial Fund and Kiewit*
Lunar Solis Corporation
Jean Michael Revoc Trust
Trevor Price
Love Your Melon
Ward Foundation
Robert T. Ridley Rev Liv Trust
Shark Shootout Charities*
Sobrato Family Foundation – Sherri Sobrato
Svodboda Capital Partners – John Svoboda
$15,000 - $24,999
American Endowment Foundation
Brava
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
$50,000 - $99,999
Anonymous
ebay Giving Works
Dance for a Cure
Kevin J. Grehan
Molly’s Miracle Makers
Susan and Patrick Nola
Mary and Richard Payne
Republic Plastics, LTD
The Helen Zera Foundation
Barbara and Stuart E. Siegel, M.D.
Laura Thrall
Wilson Family Foundation
* denotes lifetime giver of over $1M
We take great care to accurately list the names of our most generous contributors.
$5,000 - $14,999
Novant Health
ABC 4 Maddy
Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation
Advantage Hair Salon & Day Spa
Haymakers for Hope
David Allison
Kieu Hoang
Alvine and Associates
Holding Hands for Haley Foundation
American Electric Power
IHI E & C International Corp
David Aylor
Intermountain Healthcare
James Banks
Jan Bryan Revocable Trust
Baptist Medical Center
Jamie Johnson
Barnett Tool & Engineering – Colleen and
Michael Taylor
Josh’s Jog
Renah Blair Rietzke Family and Community
Foundation
Kaden Keller Benefit Fund
Sharon K. Miyamoto and Thomas J. Rieiter
BB&T
Robin and Harry Koenigs
Jeff Schingel
Carly Blaine
Daniel Leffell
Mark Schupack
Bravelets, LLC
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Scott Wedell Foundation
Lanny (Dean) Brister
Lionakis Foundation
Sexton Family Foundation
Josh Campbell
Rick MacDonald
Sheridan’s Sunshine Foundation
Canam Steel Corporation
Rosie and Mike Marsengill
Joshua Strebel
Clyde Kiwanis Club
Mattel, Inc.
Tampa General Hospital
Crawl for Cancer
Mattie’s Misson
The Laurel Foundation
Jesse Diedrich
Kenneth Means
Roberto Thompson Motta
Entertainment Cruises
Melanie Dalton Golf Tournament
US Bank National Association
Howard Emery
Susan R. Meyers
Brooke Veland-McAlpin
Frank Erlain
Mid-Plains Insulation
West Stock
Fairview Health Services
Michael R. Miller
Hugh Williams
First Star HR
Mobile Future
First Eagle Bank
John Moody
Employees of World Bank Community
Connections Fun
Anne and Alex Gould
Melanie Nardone
Mary Jo Greenberg
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Jason Harinstein
Nemours
Oncology Hematology Associates of Southwest
Indiana
Paul VI Catholic High School (Virginia)
Stephen Peacock
Lewis Phillips
Gloria M. Ragan
RC Men’s Club
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SUPPORTING FAMILIES
No family should face a cancer diagnosis without
a fully equipped team behind them. CureSearch
maintained its title as an authoritative source for
education and resources in 2015 by offering:
INTERACTIVE RESOURCES
• Webinars for school, caregiver & family support
• Informational videos about children’s cancer
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
• Web content on coping with cancer
• Children’s cancer facts and figures
COMMUNITY EVENTS
• 24 CureSearch Walks
• 4 Ultimate Hikes
• 27 Gold Ribbon Events
• 19 States
CURESEARCH.ORG
• 498, 254 unique visitors
Our CancerCare mobile app
won first place and $10,000
in The Mobileys national
app competition.
DOWNLOAD THE APP
MILLION DOLLAR CLUB
A special thanks to recent donors who have
given one million dollars or more to CureSearch
for Children’s Cancer.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide and Affiliates – MJ
Golf Event
• Genentech Foundation
• Jacob Koenigs ‘Jakefest’ Memorial Fund and
Kiewit
• Nick Currey Legacy Fund
• Shark Shootout Charities
LEGACY & CHAMPION
FUND DONORS
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer offers Legacy
Funds, a special way for families to honor their child’s
memory and continue the fight against pediatric
cancer through a named fund that can be designated
to support research projects, clinical trials, or other
CureSearch initiatives. CureSearch is pleased to
also offer Champion Funds to recognize children
currently in treatment or who are now victorious
in their battle against cancer. A Champion or
Legacy Fund is a great way to further your personal
commitment, or your team’s commitment, to finding
a cure for children’s cancer. In 2015, CureSearch
for Children’s Cancer was honored to partner with
families to sponsor the following Funds:
• Amy Miller Champion Fund
• Danielle’s Roses Champion Fund
• Eloise Gould Legacy Fund
• Jacob Koenigs ‘Jakefest’ Memorial Fund
• Joey Keller Legacy Fund
• Luke McGuire Legacy Fund
• Nick Currey Legacy Fund
2015 CURESEARCH CURESADERS
The CureSearch CUREsaders are a special group of monthly donors that provide ongoing support
to fund novel and innovative cancer research with automated monthly or quarterly gifts. Monthly
giving is the best way to support CureSearch - it ensures consistent funds are available to invest
in research and assist thousands of families facing children’s cancer diagnoses each year.
Barrie Bamberg
Myron Duncan-Plunkett
Greg Kaufman
Mark Schmitt
Joshua Bieber
Kelley Frolich
Harold Keller
Miranda Schubert
Joseph Bognaski
Vivek Gandhi
Ronald Kleinman
Anita Scott
Nicholas Breit
Joel Grever
FangChi Lin
Brandon Simchuk
Dawn Bossaller
Nitin Gupta
Alicia Mooney-Flynt
Natalie Silak
Cynthia Buchanan
Karla Hansen
Laura Newman
Scott Slocum
Michael Burkom
Judith Harder
Cherryl Nowell
Madeline Stacy
Suzanne Cardy
Kareem Haywood
James Ozeran
Sharon Strickland
Herbert Carter
Richard Hibbs
Johnathon Parsons
Kathleen Su
James Christy
Kate Hogan
Ben Richey
Deborah Tschudy
Nandan Dharwadker
Peng Huang
Richard Roberson
Sudheer Tummala
Dennis Dougherty
Luke Jensen
Suzanne Sack
John and Tonya Wise
Danell Duncan
Kathleen Jones
Edward Sarin
CURESEARCH WALK TEAMS
Congratulations to the CureSearch Walk Teams that raised $5,000 or more.
TEAM NAME
WALK EVENT
AMOUNT
Hope for Sydney
2015 Pittsburgh CureSearch Walk
$ 27,531
Haven's Highsteppers
2015 Rocky Mountain CureSearch Walk
$ 25,290
Lots of Love 4 Lindsey
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 24,028
Paige's Pals
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 23,123
G.I. Jake
2015 Omaha CureSearch Walk
$ 22,591
G Force
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 22,570
Danielle's Roses Against Childhood Cancer
Pittsburgh
2015 Pittsburgh CureSearch Walk
$ 18,601
Mollys Miracle Makers
2015 Omaha CureSearch Walk
$ 17,790
Advantage Hair Salon and Day Spa
2015 Knoxville CureSearch Walk
$ 17,109
Team Zach
2015 Triangle CureSearch Walk
$ 17,050
Christian's Crusaders - fighting for a cure
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 16,395
Kennedy's Cure
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 16,181
Team Madelyn
2015 Omaha CureSearch Walk
$ 15,736
Relentless
2015 Northern Virginia CureSearch Walk
$ 15,575
The A Team
2015 Omaha CureSearch Walk
$ 15,469
Cole Train
2015 Omaha CureSearch Walk
$ 15,406
BrAva
2015 Columbus CureSearch Walk & Family Day at the Zoo
$ 15,000
$20,000 and above
$15,000 - $19,999
TEAM NAME
WALK EVENT
AMOUNT
Team Julia
2015 Triangle CureSearch Walk
$ 14,769
South Georgia Warriors
2015 Jacksonville CureSearch Walk
$ 14,647
Becca's LEGacy
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 12,586
Glen's Army
2015 Louisville CureSearch Walk
$ 12,517
Team Sheridan
2015 Oklahoma City CureSearch Walk
$ 12,270
Nemours Children’s Specialty Care
2015 Tampa Bay CureSearch Walk
$ 11,747
Tie Dye Troopers
2015 Twin Cities CureSearch Walk
$ 11,048
Princess Strong
2015 Charlottesville CureSearch Walk
$ 11,022
Team Katie
2015 Northern Virginia CureSearch Walk
$ 10,702
Team SuperLuke
2015 Detroit CureSearch Walk
$ 10,531
Team Zaya
2015 Nashville CureSearch Walk
$ 10,389
Team Scott
2015 Northern Virginia CureSearch Walk
$ 10,275
Wolfson’s Warriors
2015 Tampa Bay CureSearch Walk
$ 10,157
Team Maddie Star
2015 Miami CureSearch Walk
$ 9,618
Mission Possible
2015 Omaha CureSearch Walk
$ 9,269
Grahams Magic
2015 Knoxville CureSearch Walk
$ 9,158
Team Laura
2015 Twin Cities CureSearch Walk
$ 9,041
Team Clairebear
2015 Northern Virginia CureSearch Walk
$ 9,033
Five 4 Fighting
2015 Lehigh Valley CureSearch Walk
$ 9,025
Team QUINNSTRONG
2015 Omaha CureSearch Walk
$ 8,827
Mission for Remission
2015 Miami CureSearch Walk
$ 8,720
Kaitlyn's Krewe
2015 Tampa Bay CureSearch Walk
$ 8,500
Ballard Brigade
2015 Omaha CureSearch Walk
$ 8,430
Emily's Entourage
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 8,397
Team Nate
2015 Louisville CureSearch Walk
$ 8,352
Rebecca's Rhabdo Raiders
2015 Nashville CureSearch Walk
$ 8,159
Kiddos Kickin Cancer - RMCH
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 8,085
$10,000 - $14,999
$5,000 - $9,999
TEAM NAME
WALK EVENT
AMOUNT
Team Super Sam
2015 Omaha CureSearch Walk
$ 7,965
Princess Belle's Friends
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 7,675
Team MLE
2015 Charlotte CureSearch Walk
$ 7,610
Team Kayla
2015 Annapolis CureSearch Walk
$ 7,585
Team Gavin Storm
2015 Annapolis CureSearch Walk
$ 7,351
Anna's Army
2015 Twin Cities CureSearch Walk
$ 7,170
Rachael's Rainbow
2015 Omaha CureSearch Walk
$ 6,980
Brooklyn's Brigade
2015 Twin Cities CureSearch Walk
$ 6,970
Team Quinton
2015 Twin Cities CureSearch Walk
$ 6,777
#TeamDyllan
2015 Pittsburgh CureSearch Walk
$ 6,740
Justin's Cadence
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 6,606
Miles for Mary
2015 Lehigh Valley CureSearch Walk
$ 6,599
Garrett's Gang for the Cure
2015 Kalamazoo CureSearch Walk
$ 6,517
Pacific Union Financial
2015 Dallas / Ft. Worth CureSearch Walk
$ 6,485
Aiden's Army
2015 Columbus CureSearch Walk
& Family Day at the Zoo
$ 6,450
Walgreens
2015 Dallas / Ft. Worth CureSearch Walk
$ 6,063
Team Riley
2015 Annapolis CureSearch Walk
$ 5,885
MAHALO
2015 Pittsburgh CureSearch Walk
$ 5,835
AnnaStrong
2015 Charlottesville CureSearch Walk
$ 5,534
Team Z
2015 Northern Virginia CureSearch Walk
$ 5,375
Nationwide Children's Hem/Onc BMT
2015 Columbus CureSearch Walk
& Family Day at the Zoo
$ 5,291
Team Sabrina
2015 Northern Virginia CureSearch Walk
$ 5,176
BB's Buddies
2015 Detroit CureSearch Walk
$ 5,163
Team Brinley
2015 Salt Lake City CureSearch Walk
$ 5,110
Melanie's Misfits
2015 Charlotte CureSearch Walk
$ 5,109
Daniela's Butterflies
2015 Miami CureSearch Walk
$ 5,090
Team Beau
2015 Northern Virginia CureSearch Walk
$ 5,060
Thumbs Down to Cancer
2015 Chicago CureSearch Walk
$ 5,012
ULTIMATE HIKE SUMMIT CLUB
The Ultimate Hike Summit Club is made up of individuals who have raised a total of $5,000 or more for a
single hike, and teams who average at least $5,000 per hiker.
INDIVIDUALS 2015
Andrea Massari - $20,835 (Superior Hiking Trail)
Jennifer Bawcom - $20,209 (Superior Hiking Trail)
Frank Gioscia - $15,015 (Tecumseh Trail
Marc Lauricella - $12,950 (Superior Hiking Trail)
Nikki Zablocki - $12,500 (Dolly Sods)
Amy McKelvey - $8,432 (Foothills Trail)
Ted Zablocki - $7,743 (Dolly Sods)
Ryan Schmidt - $7,400 (Tecumseh Trail)
Meghan Lucas - $6,870 (Dolly Sods)
Jayant Khadikar - $5,541 (Superior Hiking Trail)
Jeff Anchell - $5,500 (Dolly Sods)
Cooper Wright - $5,438 (Dolly Sods)
Jennifer Lambermont $5,437 (Dolly Sods)
Seth Ruff - $5,276 (Superior Hiking Trail)
Scott Hauswirth - $5,111 (Superior Hiking Trail)
Jim Baar - $5,069 (Foothills Trail)
Frank Brietman - $5,056 (Dolly Sods)
Kevin Stitt - $5,025 (Foothills Trail)
William Robertson - $5,850 (Foothills Trail)
TEAM 2015
Dan Farrow $5,780 (Dolly Sods)
Team ShepBee (Superior Hiking Trail) - $61,969
Christine Worthy - $5,645 (Foothills Trail)
Wesley’s Warriors (Dolly Sods) - $55,606
Mike Owen - $5,643 (Foothill Trail)
CURESEARCH GOLD RIBBON EVENTS
Congratulations to 2015 Gold Ribbon Events and Gold Ribbon event teams
that raised $5,000 or more.
In Memory of Oliver - $33,229
Game Changers - Portland $7,882
Evansville Gold Ribbon Event - $30,220
Wisconsin Cheese Maker’s Association Golf Outing - $7,614
Portland Gold Ribbon Event - $27,779
Cassie’s Angels - Portland - $6,630
Alexa Brown Memorial 5K Run/Walk - $14,750
Team Feller- Evansville - $6,610
Haymakers for Hope - $11,597
Josh’s Jog - $6,350
Indianapolis Gold Ribbon Event - $11,596
Team Titzer - Evansville $5,145
Michael Manger- Running for the 46 - $11,326
Join in the fight against children’s cancer, no matter
where you are, at curesearchgold.org.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
JANUARY 1, 2014 – DECEMBER 31, 2015
BALANCE SHEET
LIABILITIES AND
NET ASSETS
2015
2014
Accounts Payable and
accrued expenses
$230,422
$225,013
Deferred revenue
$33,638
$5,040
Deferred rent
$150.785
$179,167
Deferred compensation
$74,549
$20,419
Unrestricted assets
$1,280,881
$1,555,951
Temporary restricted
assets
$2,940,252
$2,976,675
$33,459
Permanently restricted
assets
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$7,462,265
Total Liabilities
and Net Assets
$7,210,528
$7,462,265
ASSETS
2015
2014
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$738,819
$883,006
Accounts receivable
$370,956
$78,904
Contribution receivable
$91,000
$-0-
Investments, current portion
$3,240,599
$3,722,211
Prepaid expenses
$50,880
$81,603
Property
$115,234
$142,663
Investments, long-term
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
Assets held in trust
$74,549
$20,419
Deposits
$28,491
Total Assets
$7,210,528
FINANCIALS
2015 REVENUE AND EXPENSES
Contributions
$2,532,731
Programmatic Initiatives
$3,740,186
Institutional grants and gifts
$386,500
Fundraising
$2,010,460
Cause Marketing
$421,799
Management
$709,514
Special Events
$2,804,849
Total Revenue and Expenses
$ 6, 460,160
Investment Income
$2,753
Other
$36
Total Support and Revenue
$6,148,668
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stuart Siegel, MD
Chair of the Board
Director (Retired)
Center for Global Health
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Co-Medical Director (Retired)
Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer
Program
Norris/University of Southern California
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine
(Retired)
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
Founding Director (Retired)
Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Mike Carter
Treasurer of the Board
Co-Founder
Scott Carter Foundation
Annie Gould
Childhood Cancer Advocate
Barboursville, VA
Carleen Hawn 1
CEO & Co-Founder
Healthspottr
San Anselmo, CA
Laura Hogan, MD**
Director, Pediatric Oncology
Survivorship Clinic, Stony Brook
University
Stony Brook, NY
Matthew Kelly
Co-Founder and CEO, Street Factory
Media
Minneapolis, MN
Director of Athletics
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
Richard J. O’Reilly, MD 2
Chairman, Department of Pediatrics
Chief, Bone Marrow Transplantation
Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Cancer Center
New York, NY
Michael R. Miller, Esquire
Secretary of the Board
Attorney, Miller Tack & Madison
Tampa, FL
Trevor Price
Founder & Managing Partner
Oxeon Partners
New York, NY
Paula Carter
Co-Founder
Scott Carter Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Alan Rosenthal, CPA, CFE
Partner, Cotton & Company LLP
Alexandria, VA
Raphaël Rousseau, MD, PhD
Chair, Industry Advisory Council
Global Franchise Head, Pediatrics
Genentech
BOARD EMERITUS
Mary Payne
Emeritus Director
Minneapolis, MN
Richard Payne
Emeritus Director
Vice Chairman, Wholesale Banking
U.S. Bancorp
Minneapolis, MN
1
Elected to the Board of Directors in 2015
Elected to the Board of Directors in 2015; Ex-Officio
**denotes Honorary Director
2
This is the current roster for 2015, which reflects
updates since 2014.
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