named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
William's Chalk the Walk
Annual community art event in Blue Point, NY, raising funds and awareness for pediatric brain cancer research and art therapy programs.
William's Heart-Works
Provides Creative Care Kits with art supplies to children undergoing cancer treatment to support emotional expression and art therapy at home and in hospitals.
William's Superhero Fund
Supports pediatric brain cancer research at the Wechsler-Reya Lab at Columbia University, focusing on medulloblastoma and the development of targeted therapies.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funds pediatric brain cancer research through grants to research institutionsProvides financial support for medulloblastoma and pediatric brain cancer research, including a $15,000 donation to the Wechsler-Reya Lab and ongoing funding for functional precision medicine clinical trials that test tumor responses to anti-cancer drugs to improve treatment outcomes.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosts annual community art event to raise funds for children with cancerOrganizes the annual "William's Chalk the Walk" event featuring chalk art competitions, music, food trucks, and raffles, with proceeds directed to support programs for children undergoing cancer treatment. The event has reached its 10th iteration and draws hundreds of participants annually.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Provides art therapy and art-based support to children with cancer and other traumatic experiencesDelivers art therapy services and therapeutic materials to children undergoing cancer treatment, as well as those dealing with illness, divorce, and bereavement, through direct services and distribution of Creative Care Packages and art supplies. Programs include William's Heart-Works and in-person therapy in Suffolk County, Long Island.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Raises public awareness about childhood cancerConducts advocacy and awareness initiatives to educate the public about childhood cancer, including community events and campaigns that promote support for affected children and their families.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$31K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$36K
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Grants paid out$31K
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
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Net assets$4K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -17.0%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Blue Point Nature Preserve Partner — Host site for the 10th Annual William's Chalk the Walk event.
- CCMC Partner — Collaborates with CCMC Child Life specialists to fulfill Creative Care Package requests for children.
- Cohen Children's Medical Center Partner — Receives seasonal and bulk art and craft supplies, an art cart, and ongoing support to maintain creative programming for pediatric patients.
- Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Supports cancer research conducted at the institution through donations
- Hospice Care Network Partner — Receives art therapy books and art supplies to support children in hospice care.
- NYU Winthrop Partner — Receives general art supplies and seasonal deliveries to support pediatric patients.
- Ronald McDonald House Partner — Receives seasonal art supplies to support children and families staying at the facility.
- Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Partner — Partnered to support medulloblastoma and brain cancer research through the William's Superhero Fund with the Wechsler-Reya lab.
- Stony Brook Children's Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Joan Alpers, who serves as Child Life Director, indicating a professional affiliation supporting pediatric care.
- Stony Brook Children's Hospital Partner — Receives collected and donated general art supplies and seasonal materials for pediatric patients.
- Wechsler-Reya Lab Partner — Funds research on medulloblastoma and pediatric brain cancer
- local businesses Partner — Donates raffle prizes for the annual Chalk the Walk event.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Art Therapy as Emotional and Psychological Supportmethodology: art-therapyBy providing art-making and creative expression opportunities, we improve emotional well-being and psychological resilience in children undergoing cancer treatment, because creative engagement offers a therapeutic outlet for processing trauma, distraction from pain, and a sense of agency during medical challenges.
- Community Mobilization Through Storytelling and Engagement Eventsmethodology: community_mobilizationBy mobilizing communities through personal storytelling and participatory events like walks and art fundraisers, we increase public awareness and financial support for pediatric cancer, because emotional narratives and active involvement deepen public connection and giving behavior.
- Funding Translational Research to Advance Pediatric Brain Cancer Treatmentmethodology: translational_research_fundingBy directing financial support toward translational research, we accelerate the development of clinical therapies for pediatric brain cancer, because bridging laboratory discovery with patient-centered treatment pipelines shortens the path to effective interventions.