named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Cancer Journeys Column
Bimonthly column in the Southampton Press offering insights on cancer-related topics such as fatigue, clinical trials, mental health, and survivorship
Cancer Patient Counseling
Provides individual counseling via phone, Zoom, or in-person to help cancer patients and families manage anxiety, depression, and emotional distress throughout the cancer journey
Patient Navigation
Assists patients in accessing medical and community resources, understanding treatment options, and overcoming logistical barriers to care
Peer to Peer Counseling
Offers connection between cancer patients and trained peer counselors who have personal experience with cancer to provide emotional support and practical guidance
Tips & Strategies Guide
Provides a free, comprehensive educational guide covering diagnosis, treatment, insurance, survivorship, and local resources tailored to the East End of Long Island
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 4 activities
- Coordination of administrative and volunteer support for patient servicesOperates an office in Sag Harbor where staff and volunteers provide administrative support and coordinate transportation services for cancer patients.
- Operation of a cancer resource center and information clearinghouseFunctions as an information clearinghouse and resource center for cancer-related non-medical support, providing a comprehensive Cancer Resource Guide 2024 that includes information on treatment options, emotional support, financial assistance, and local resources.
- Provision of patient navigation and care coordination servicesOffers care navigation and patient navigation services to help individuals manage the administrative complexities of cancer care, including coordination of appointments and access to resources, tailored for those on the East End of Long Island.
- Provision of transportation assistance for cancer patientsArranges round-trip local taxi transportation for cancer patients traveling from their homes to medical appointments on the East End and distributes several hundred Jitney tickets annually to patients from the North and South Forks for travel to specialized treatments in New York City.
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 2 activities
- Development and distribution of educational materials for cancer patientsProduces and distributes free educational materials including three pamphlets on coping with cancer, a downloadable PDF guide titled 'Practical Tips & Strategies', and a comprehensive guide tailored for individuals on the East End of Long Island navigating a cancer diagnosis.
- Production of public education content on cancer careProduces a bimonthly column published in the Southampton Press and a podcast to help cancer patients and caregivers understand the disease and available support resources.
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 2 activities
- Facilitation of support and bereavement groups for cancer patients and familiesOrganizes monthly peer support groups for cancer patients facing similar challenges, typically consisting of five to seven members, and previously founded and facilitated a Bereavement Group at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital for seven years.
- Provision of non-medical counseling and emotional support services for cancer patients and caregiversProvides free individual counseling sessions, typically lasting 45 minutes, and operates a hotline-style counseling center offering non-medical emotional support to cancer patients and caregivers. Services are delivered in-person, by phone, via Zoom, or in hybrid formats, with hundreds of newly diagnosed patients served annually.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engagement of skilled volunteers for organizational supportEngages skilled volunteers to support special projects such as writing, editing, and grant development.
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
- Provision of therapeutic and wellness programs for cancer patientsConducted equine therapy sessions for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, including four 90-minute sessions held in September and October 2023, as part of therapeutic wellness programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$575K
Contributions & grants$470K82%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7K1%
Other revenue$99K
expenses
Total expenses$571K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$340K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$620K
Cash$124K
Investments$215K
Liabilities$65K
Net assets$555K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +61.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN MULCAHY | Executive Dir. | 40 | $100K |
| DUNCAN DARROW | Chairman & CEO | 30 | $65K |
board members · 15
- BILL EVANS — Director
- BRIAN BRADY — Director
- DAVID KELLEY — Director
- ERROL D TOULON JR — Director
- GEOFFERY LYNCH — DIRECTOR
- JAY IRELAND — Director
- JOE IALACCI — Director
- MEREDITH DARROW — DIRECTOR
- RAY SMITH — Director
- ROMAN ROTH — DIRECTOR
- STUART SCHOENER — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN DAVIS — Director
- TIM DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- VALERIE IRELAND — Director
- WILLIAM HARDIE III — Director
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- American Cancer Society Partner — Works with the American Cancer Society to expand access to cancer education and patient navigation services.
- Boaters Against Cancer Partner — Collaborates on a joint fundraising event.
- CTree Therapeutic Horse Farm Partner — Hosts equine therapy sessions for cancer patients and caregivers in partnership with Fighting Chance Inc.
- Charity Navigator Network — Rated with a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator for organizational efficiency and accountability.
- Fidelity Partner — DAF accounts at Fidelity can be used to support Fighting Chance using its EIN.
- Friends of Fighting Chance Partner — Jointly subsidizes the free Jitney ticket program for cancer patients.
- Grady Health System Partner — Collaborates with Grady Health System to connect cancer patients to counseling and support services.
- Guidestar Network — Holds Guidestar Transparency Seal, indicating commitment to transparency.
- Hampton Jitney Partner — Jointly subsidizes the free Jitney ticket program for cancer patients.
- Hometown Taxi Company Partner — Jointly subsidizes and provides local taxi transportation for cancer patients to East End doctor appointments.
- Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Former employer of staff member with ongoing consulting relationship; source of professional expertise.
- National Alliance for Children's Grief Partner — Organization at which staff member Laraine Gordon has served as a keynote speaker.
- Not specified Partner — Refers users to a Resource Directory containing local doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies, but does not name specific partner organizations.
- Paul R. Carey Foundation Funder — Jointly subsidizes the free Jitney ticket program for cancer patients.
- Schwab Partner — DAF accounts at Schwab can be used to support Fighting Chance using its EIN.
- Southampton Press Partner — Partner publication for the organization's bimonthly column on cancer journeys and resources.
- Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance Partner — Organization with which staff member served as a First Responder.
- Spotify Partner — Hosts the organization's podcast channel.
- Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Partner — Collaborated on founding and facilitating a bereavement group.
- Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Phillips Family Cancer Center Partner — Hosts a Fighting Chance patient counseling office within its facility.
- The Joint Commission Government — Accredited by The Joint Commission for national quality standards.
- Time for Teens, Inc. Partner — Nonprofit founded by staff member Laraine Gordon.
- Vanguard Partner — DAF accounts at Vanguard can be used to support Fighting Chance using its EIN.
- Winship Cancer Institute Partner — Partners with Winship Cancer Institute to provide coordinated support resources for cancer patients.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education Through Simplified Communicationmethodology: education-through-simplificationBy translating complex cancer information into accessible formats such as podcasts, the organization increases understanding and preparedness, because simplified, relatable education reduces uncertainty and empowers patients and caregivers to make informed decisions.
- Family-Centered Counseling Approachmethodology: family-centered_cancer_counselingBy involving caregivers and family members in counseling and support services, the organization addresses cancer as a shared experience, because including relational systems reduces stress, improves communication, and strengthens coping capacity across the entire family unit.
- Integrated Psychosocial and Practical Support Modelmethodology: holistic_support_modelBy combining psychosocial counseling, care navigation, and practical services into a single support framework, the organization addresses the holistic needs of cancer patients and caregivers, because treating medical, emotional, and logistical challenges together improves resilience and engagement in care.
- Patient Navigation to Reduce Systemic Barriersmethodology: patient_navigationBy deploying trained patient navigators who use institutional knowledge and relationships, the organization accelerates access to cancer care, because personalized guidance reduces administrative friction and overcomes obstacles that delay treatment.