named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Kayaking Event
Hosts an annual kayaking retreat for breast cancer patients and survivors, featuring guided kayaking excursions and a meal at a local restaurant.
Weekend Retreats
Provides weekend retreats for breast cancer patients and survivors who apply or are nominated, offering kayaking experiences and time in nature.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Annual kayaking event with community partnersOrganizes an annual kayaking event in collaboration with Empire Kayaks and local restaurants (including DaVinci's Italian Restaurant, Basil Leaf Grill, Pie Craft) in various locations across New York, including Stony Brook and Island Park, from 2018 through 2025.
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Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
- Kayaking excursions for breast cancer patients and survivorsProvides kayaking excursions and weekend retreats for women who are battling breast cancer or are survivors, delivered through application or nomination. These activities are organized annually in partnership with local kayak providers and restaurants.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$6K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$401%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$21K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- Adam Brufsky MD — Director
- Bob Palm — Director
- David Kessler — Treasurer and Director
- David Lobel — Director
- Donna Gaffney ESQ — Director
- Erin Nau CSW — Director
- John Farrell — Secretary and Director
- Peter Catalano CPA — Director
- Roger Leider — President and Director
- Susan Cohen PhD — Director
- William King CPA — Director
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Basil Leaf Grill Partner — Supports annual event as a venue and food service partner.
- DaVinci's Italian Restaurant Partner — Provides venue and hospitality support for annual events.
- Empire Kayaks Partner — Collaborates on annual event programming and venue support.
- Magee-Womens Hospital/UPCI Partner — Collaborates with clinical leaders at Magee-Womens Hospital/UPCI through board member Dr. Adam Brufsky.
- Pie Craft Partner — Partnered in hosting the inaugural 2018 event.
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Partner — Collaborates with medical professionals from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine through board member Dr. Adam Brufsky.
- local kayaking and cancer support organizations Partner — Collaborates with local kayaking and cancer support organizations to provide kayaking and support services.
strategies · 1
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.
- Nature-Based Recreational Therapymethodology: recreational_therapyBy engaging breast cancer patients and survivors in kayaking and immersion in nature, we produce therapeutic and empowering outcomes because the combination of physical activity, connection with nature, and joyful experience supports emotional and psychological healing.