named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Cocktails & Conversation
Evening event featuring expert discussions on fertility and life after cancer diagnosis, hosted with medical professionals from Columbia University
Cocktails for a Cause
Annual gala event co-hosted with the Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundation to raise funds and awareness for breast and ovarian cancer
Fred’s Team NYC Marathon Participation
Partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Fred’s Team to field runners in the NYC Marathon and Brooklyn Half Marathon to raise funds for cancer research
Roundtable: Hope & Healing
Speaker series featuring cancer survivors sharing personal stories to inspire hope and promote awareness
We Fight Like Girls Walk
Annual fundraising walk held in Long Beach and Rye, NY, including virtual participation options to support breast and ovarian cancer research
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Charity Event Organization 2 activities
- Hosting galas and special fundraising eventsHosts annual gala and cocktail-themed fundraising events such as the Celebration of Life Gala and “Cocktails for a Cause,” often in partnership with local organizations, to raise awareness and support for breast and ovarian cancer research.
- Hosting walk/run fundraising eventsOrganizes annual in-person and virtual walk/run events, including the We Fight Like Girls Walk at locations such as Long Beach Boardwalk and Rye, NY, as well as team participation in the NYC Marathon and NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half-Marathon, to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding cancer researchFunds cancer research to support breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, with all raised funds donated to institutions such as The Foundation for Women’s Cancer and Memorial Sloan Kettering Breast Cancer Research.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Providing cancer education and awareness programmingOffers public education about cancer, particularly focused on young women, including expert-led discussions on fertility, family planning, and life after cancer, and promotes early self-advocacy and body awareness for early detection.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$21K94%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$36K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$46K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$45K
4 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -4.8%
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Cancer Research Partner — Collaborates on events related to cancer research and awareness
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with Columbia University faculty and medical teams to lead educational discussions on fertility and cancer.
- Foundation for Women's Cancer Partner — Collaborates on storytelling initiative to raise awareness about women's cancers
- Fred’s Team Partner — Partnered through MSK to support marathon runners raising funds for cancer research from 2021–2024.
- Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundation Partner — Co-hosted “Cocktails for a Cause” gala to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Partner — Recipient of funds for breast cancer research and treatment programs, including the Young Women with Breast Cancer Program.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Breast Cancer Research Funder — Recipient of funds raised through the 2020 virtual run/walk fundraiser.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Breast Cancer Research Partner — Recipient of donated funds raised through the 2019 fundraiser.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Supported beneficiary organization for cancer research and treatment.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Partner — Beneficiary institution for breast cancer research supported by the organization's 2021 NYC Marathon team.
- NBC Nightly News Partner — Featured co-founders in a segment discussing their cancer experiences.
- NYU Langone Partner — Partnered with runners in the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon; treatment center for Marguerite.
- New York Athletic Club Partner — Hosts the organization's events at the New York Athletic Club.
- News 12 Long Island Partner — Featured the organization's story and events in news coverage.
- Not These Ovaries Partner — Collaborates with the ovarian cancer nonprofit co-founded by roundtable member Emily Campbell.
- PIX 11 News Partner — Conducted a news feature on the co-founder's cancer diagnosis and treatment journey.
- Pure Barre Garden City Partner — Hosted an outdoor stretch class on the beach prior to the virtual run/walk event.
- Pure Barre Garden City Partner — Hosted donation classes to support the organization in 2021.
- Pure Barre Garden City Partner — Partnered to host donation-based fitness classes and match donations for cancer research fundraising.
- Pure Barre Garden City Partner — Partnered to host fundraiser classes supporting breast and ovarian cancer research.
- The Foundation for Women’s Cancer Funder — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts supporting women’s cancer research.
- The Foundation for Women’s Cancer Funder — Recipient of funds raised through the 2020 virtual run/walk fundraiser.
- The Foundation for Women’s Cancer Partner — Recipient of donated funds raised through the 2019 fundraiser.
- Tradition Lacrosse Club Partner — Team members from the 2025, 2026, and 2027 squads participated in the run/walk to support the cause.
- Viver Joy Partner — Provided a Life Force Box as a raffle item for the 2020 virtual run/walk fundraiser.
- Whispering Wings Partner — Co-hosted a Celebration of Life gala to support cancer research fundraising.
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.
- Cancer Research Funding as Strategic Investmentmethodology: cancer-research-fundingBy directing financial support to cancer research, the organization advances progress in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment because sustained funding enables scientific innovation and clinical breakthroughs.
- Early Self-Advocacy Promotionmethodology: early_self_advocacyBy encouraging individuals to trust their bodily awareness and advocate for early medical evaluation, the organization aims to improve early cancer detection outcomes because personal agency in health leads to timelier diagnosis and intervention.
- Expert-Led Education for Public Awarenessmethodology: expert-engagement-outreachBy hosting intimate, conversation-based events with medical experts, the organization increases public understanding of cancer-related challenges—such as fertility impacts—because accessible dialogue with specialists builds trust and motivates informed action.
- Storytelling for Awareness and Empowermentmethodology: narrative_reframingBy sharing personal survivor stories and reframing cancer experiences from trauma to resilience, the organization fosters emotional connection, inspires public action, and empowers individuals to advocate for their health, increasing engagement and awareness.