named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk
Annual community fundraising event held at Siena College to support the organization’s mission, featuring registration fees, sponsorships, and donor participation.
Bad Blood Club
Community of survivors and supporters that fosters connection and engagement through shared stories and events, reinforcing the organization's message that no one fights alone.
Financial Assistance Program
Provides direct financial aid to blood cancer patients and their families in 11 NY counties, distributed based on need and coordinated through hospital social workers and treatment centers.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 3 activities
- Offer refreshments to registered event participantsProvides free beer from Common Roots Brewery to registered participants aged 21 and over at the annual 5K event.
- Organize annual 5K run/walk event to raise funds and build communityHosts the annual Bad Blood Run, a 5K event that brings together nearly 500 participants each year, featuring community engagement, themed costumes, sponsor involvement, and local partnerships. The event includes race-day photos, branded merchandise, and prize incentives.
- Provide prizes and incentives to participants of the annual 5K eventAwards $250 gift cards to top male and female finishers and $25 gift cards to top male and female finishers in each age group at the annual 5K run/walk event.
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Conduct public education about blood cancers and stem cell donationProvides educational outreach to the public on blood cancers and the importance of stem cell donation.
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 1 activity
- Operate a support network for blood cancer survivorsRuns the Bad Blood Club, a peer support network for blood cancer survivors, fostering community and connection among members.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Provide financial and supportive assistance to families affected by blood cancerOffers financial aid and other forms of direct support to individuals and families impacted by blood cancer, particularly those at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, with services focused on the 11-county Capital Region of New York (518 area code). In one year, supported 230 families and distributed $260,000 in aid.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$55K98%
Investment income$1K2%
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expenses
Total expenses$47K
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balance sheet
Total assets$135K
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Net assets$135K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JAMES CALHOUN — Director
- JAMIE LEVY — Director
- SCOTT BAKER — Director
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- AMC Partner — Participating treatment center that can apply on behalf of patients
- Be The Match Partner — Organization that provided a stem-cell donor for the founder and is acknowledged in the organization's founding narrative.
- Common Roots Partner — Provides beer for event participants as part of the post-race celebration.
- Common Roots Partner — Provides post-race beverages for event participants.
- Dana Farber Partner — Participating treatment center that can apply on behalf of patients
- Dana Farber/Brigham Women’s Partner — Hospital where the founder received treatment and which is referenced in the organization's origin story.
- Dicks House of Sport Partner — Hosts in-person registration and packet pickup for the annual 5K event.
- Dicks House of Sport Partner — Hosts packet pick-up and walk-in registration for the event.
- Gallery Nine North Photography Partner — Provided professional race day photos for the 2023 Bad Blood Run.
- High Adventure Ski Shop by Alpin Haus Partner — Donates gift cards as prizes for top finishers in the annual 5K event.
- NYOH Partner — Participating treatment center that can apply on behalf of patients
- PayPal Giving Fund Funder — Covers all transaction fees for donations to Wicklund Warriors.
- RunSignUp Partner — Partner platform for event registration and partner listing.
- Siena College Partner — Hosted the 3rd Annual Bad Blood Run on July 31, 2025.
- Siena College Partner — Provides the Siena Quad as a packet pick-up location prior to the event.
- Siena University Partner — Hosts the annual 5K event on its campus, providing the start/finish area and event space.
- Trish Hennessey Photography Partner — Provided photography services for the 2024 run event.
- Wicklund Warriors Network — Central network of individuals and families supported through the organization's community-building efforts.
strategies · 2
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.
- Community-Integrated Referral and Support Modelmethodology: community_partner_referralBy partnering with hospital social workers and community organizations, the organization identifies and delivers timely, personalized support to families in financial hardship, because trusted clinical and community gatekeepers improve outreach accuracy and intervention relevance.
- Direct Financial Support to Reduce Financial Toxicitymethodology: direct_financial_supportBy providing direct financial assistance during blood cancer treatment, the organization reduces non-medical financial burdens and enables patients to focus on recovery, because financial strain is a known barrier to health outcomes and return to work.