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Bright Futures

Our Founders’ Vision for Bright Futures

Since 1993, Cancer for College has provided need-based scholarships to cancer survivors pursuing higher education. Our commitment deepens with the launch of the “Bright Futures” campaign, aimed at expanding our support and growing our endowment from $15 million to $25 million. This initiative is built on feedback from survivor families and our understanding of the financial burdens a cancer diagnosis can bring:

  • 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year
  • 20% of these children come from poverty-stricken families
  • 66% face burdensome medical debt
  • 94% suffer from reduced educational and work opportunities

“Bright Futures” is designed to empower survivors through four pillars of support, enhancing our capacity to help them achieve their educational dreams. By increasing our endowment, we can offer more scholarships and debt relief, expand educational programming, and secure an official CFC headquarters—all meant to create a sustainable future for our community.

Please join us in supporting these remarkable individuals. Your involvement makes a significant difference.

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Enhanced Scholarships

Increasing scholarship funds from $1 million to $1.5 million annually ensures more cancer survivors can access the financial support needed for higher education.

Medical Debt Relief

Our Bright Futures Campaign launches a program to alleviate the staggering medical debt burden on cancer-stricken families, providing relief and support for healing.

Expanded Educational Programming

With increased educational support opportunities, including workshops and mentorship programs, we empower our scholars to succeed academically and beyond.

CFC Headquarters

We are building a corporate headquarters that will provide opportunities to host events, and provide a place for collaboration both for CFC staff and our scholar families.

Detail-oriented?

Check out the ins and outs of our “Bright Futures” Campaign in this report.
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