named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Adventure Land Event
Private morning event at Adventure Land amusement park for families affected by pediatric cancer, including arcade cards for each family
Birthday and Victory Parties
Celebration parties for children on treatment or recently off treatment, providing joyful experiences during difficult times
Fall Festival
Annual private event featuring crafts, games, bouncers, face painting, balloon twisting, music, and lunch for children with cancer and their families
Financial Assistance Program
Provides financial aid to families of children with cancer to help with medical bills, childcare, and other expenses
Spencer's Circle
Monthly play group for children impacted by cancer to develop cognitive, social, and physical skills in a safe, clean environment
Spring Carnival
Annual private event with bouncers, rides, games, face painting, crafts, and BBQ lunch for children with cancer and their families
Teen Sunshine Support
Youth volunteer program engaging teens in supporting foundation events and activities
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 3 activities
- Hosting private events for children with cancer and their familiesOrganizes two annual private events — a Fall Festival and Spring Carnival — as well as one-time events at venues like Adventureland, offering free games, crafts, rides, meals, and entertainment in health-sensitive environments for children with cancer and their families.
- Operating Spencer's Circle play groupHosts Spencer's Circle, a monthly play group held at Gymboree in Woodbury, designed to support children impacted by cancer through structured and unstructured activities that foster cognitive, social, and physical development.
- Organizing celebratory events for children undergoing or completing cancer treatmentProvides birthday parties for children currently undergoing cancer treatment and victory parties for those who have completed treatment within the past six months.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Distributing books to children with cancer through the Books for Bravery ProgramCollects and distributes new books to children with cancer, including delivering over 300 books to the Cancer Center for Kids as part of the Books for Bravery Program.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Financial and social support for families of children with cancerProvides direct financial assistance for medical bills and child care costs, along with social programming for families of children with cancer in the tri-state area.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosting annual fundraising golf outingsOrganizes an annual golf outing event, such as the 2021 and 2024 events, to raise funds and awareness, with opportunities for participation, sponsorship, and raffles.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Operating the Teen Sunshine Support programEngages teens in volunteer activities through the Teen Sunshine Support program, including participation in events such as the Adventureland event, to support families affected by childhood cancer.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants$80K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$10K
balance sheet
Total assets$132K
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Net assets$132K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ADAM TEJEDA — DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA ROGOVE — DIRECTOR
- LAURA TEJEDA — DIRECTOR
- MARK HERMAN — DIRECTOR
- STACI ROGOVE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Adventure Land Partner — Collaborated with Adventure Land to host a private event for families impacted by childhood cancer.
- Adventure Land Partner — Partnered to host a private event for families impacted by childhood cancer.
- Cancer Center for Kids Partner — Partner organization receiving book donations through the Books for Bravery Program.
- Gymboree Partner — Hosts Spencer's Circle sessions in partnership with the Spencer Reid Foundation.
- Spencer Reid Foundation, Inc. Government — Registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in New York
- Warrior's Odyssey Partner — Partnered to host a family fun event for families affected by pediatric cancer.
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.
- Comprehensive Family Supportmethodology: comprehensive_family_supportBy combining financial assistance with social and emotional support, the organization reduces the overall burden of childhood cancer on families, thereby improving quality of life during treatment because holistic support addresses both material and psychosocial stressors simultaneously.
- Restorative and Normalizing Experiences Through Recreational Accessmethodology: restorative-experiences-for-familiesBy providing private access to recreational facilities and supplemental funding for joyful activities, the organization creates restorative, low-stress experiences that promote normalcy and emotional well-being for children with cancer and their families because positive, trauma-informed events counterbalance the isolating effects of treatment.
- Trauma- and Health-Informed Event Designmethodology: trauma-informed_event_designBy hosting events in safe, clean, and health-sensitive environments with memory-focused programming, the organization increases participation and reduces stress for immunocompromised children and their families because physical safety and emotional intentionality are integrated into the design of each experience.
- Youth Engagement Through Peer Support and Servicemethodology: youth_engagement_through_serviceBy involving teens in volunteer service and peer support activities, the organization fosters engagement and emotional resilience among youth affected by childhood cancer because meaningful participation builds community, purpose, and mutual understanding.