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Page 1: 2017 ANNUAL REPORT - Home | CureSearch · RESEARCH STRATEGY RESULTS. 2016-2019. Andrew Kung, MD, PhD . Memorial Sloan Kettering . Cancer Center . Integrative Analysis to Identify

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

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At CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, we work tirelessly to find better treatments and cures for the children who need them most. Working closely with patients, researchers, partners and industry leaders, we convene the key players to help further our mission to end children’s cancer. In 2017, we made significant strides and we are thrilled to share our most significant advancements with our passionate supporters.

The outcomes of our efforts—from the annual Catapult Summit held in March to the 30 new drugs in pre-clinical testing—continue to reverberate throughout the pediatric cancer research field. Our impact is not only measured by the results of our research projects, but also by the resources we provide to the many communities and patient families we serve. In 2017, we brought together patients, families and supporters at 80 events in 26 states across 63 different cities and provided critical resources such as our free CancerCare app, webinars and educational videos.

We couldn’t do this without you. Together, with support from our generous donors, corporate partners and event participants, we drive forward our collective goal of creating a world where children with cancer can lead long and healthy lives. Thank you for your support and dedication.

Sincerely,

Kay KoehlerCEO, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer

LETTER FROM THE CEO

DONATE TODAY AND JOIN US AS WE FIGHT TO

END CHILDHOOD CANCER!

Kay KoehlerCureSearch CEO

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CURESEARCH MISSIONOur mission is to end children’s cancer by driving targeted and innovative

research with measurable results in an accelerated time frame.

RESEARCH VISIONImprove children’s cancer treatment and cures to deliver the potential

for childhood cancer patients to lead long, healthy lives.

OUR THREE PILLARS

By rigorously vetting and driving high-potential pediatric research at all stages of drug development, CureSearch is leading the development of better, less-toxic children’s cancer treatments.

Armed with world-class advisory councils, we are breaking down the barriers and convening the right players across the industry to focus on our shared goal: saving kids NOW

We provide children and families with the tools and resources they need to battle cancer today, while advancing new and better treatments to protect their futures. This includes our free CancerCare app, webinars and informational videos

RESEARCH NEUTRAL CONVENER RESOURCES

43 children

are diagnosed with

cancer

Every day,

.

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More than 100,000 compounds screened

for potential to treat pediatric tumors

3 new therapies nearing clinical trial for high-risk gliomas

1 novel-cell therapy to reduce

treatment-related toxicity in acute

myeloid leukemia

1 revolutionary stress management protocol developed for children and adolescents with

cancer and their families

30 new drugs in pre-clinical testing for

high-risk brain cancer, sarcoma, leukemia

and Wilms tumor

300+ potential new drug targets being

studied for 9 types of children’s cancer

2017 KEY HIGHLIGHTS

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CURESEARCH RESEARCH STRATEGY Our research strategy accelerates better, less-toxic children’s cancer treatments to young patients faster.

To ensure the greatest chance of success, we support researchers through funding, guidance, knowledge

and relationships to help them navigate the regulatory environment and clinical trials network.

Treatmentsto Kids

Obstacles toTreatment

Development

Early-stageDiscovery

Pre-clinicalResearch

ClinicalResearch

RegulatoryApproval

ApprovedTreatment

Young Investigator

Program

LabClinic &

Commercialization

AccelerationInitiative Catapult Awards

Strategy

Your Fundraising Supports New Treatments To Kids

CURESEARCH STRATEGY

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2017 YOUNG INVESTIGATOR CUMULATIVE IMPACTS

8 novel animal models

34 new cell models

226 drug targets identified

100,000 compounds screened for rhabdomyosarcoma

112 patient biopsies studied

1 novel compound in pre-clinical trials

5 CRISPR-Cas9 screens performed

247 patients enrolled in trials to improve resilience in adolescents and young adults

CURESEARCH RESEARCH STRATEGY RESULTS

CURESEARCH YOUNG INVESTIGATORS

$2.4 million over five years (2013-2017)

The CureSearch Young Investigator program addresses the loss of promising scientists from the pediatric oncology field by providing financial support to early-stage investigators. CureSearch awarded six Young Investigator grants in 2015. Investigators were highly productive during their three years of funding, making great strides towards finding new treatments and supporting the emotional well-being of kids with cancer.

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CURESEARCH YOUNG INVESTIGATORS

Abby Rosenberg, MD, MSSeattle Children’s Hospital

Palliative Care for AYA

Anthony Graves, MD, PhDUniversity of Pittsburgh

Neuroblastoma

Birgit Knoechel, MD, PhDDana-Farber Cancer Institute

T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Andrew Lee Hong, MDDana-Farber Cancer Institute

Wilms Tumor

Ranjit Bindra, MD, PhDYale University

Rhabdomyosarcoma

Kara Davis, DOStanford University

B-cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

CURESEARCH RESEARCH STRATEGY RESULTS

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ACCELERATION INITIATIVEDeveloped in 2013, the Acceleration Initiative is a $10 million investment in the most innovative translational

children’s cancer research. Acceleration Initiative investigators address the areas of greatest challenge in

children’s cancer research as defined by the most respected thought leaders in the field today.

YOUNG INVESTIGATOR (2) CUMULATIVE IMPACTS

1 novel-cell therapy to reduce treatment-related toxicity in acute myeloid leukemia

67 new cell models

108 novel patient-derived and genetically engineered animal models

256 patient biopsies analyzed

6 potential new therapies nearing clinical trials

1 gene signature linked to high-risk medulloblastoma

2017 ACCELERATION INITIATIVE CUMULATIVE IMPACTS

CURESEARCH RESEARCH STRATEGY RESULTS

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CURESEARCH RESEARCH STRATEGY RESULTS

2015–2018

Richard Gilbertson, MD, PhD University of Cambridge

Targeted Therapies for High-RiskBrain Tumors Awarded $834,000 over three

years for the project

Dr. Gilbertson and his team are determining novel and repurposed

treatment options for three high-risk brain tumor subtypes.

Advancements include:

• 8 new patient-derived pre-clinical animal models

developed for medulloblastoma

• 1 novel high-risk ependymoma animal model created

• 3 compounds in pre-clinical testing

• 1 innovative multimodality pre-clinical trial design that

more accurately recapitulates complete human treatment

regimens in animal models

• 1 clinical trial initiated based on pre-clinical data provided

by the Gilbertson lab

CURESEARCH ACCELERATION INITIATIVE GRANTEE

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CURESEARCH RESEARCH STRATEGY RESULTS

2015–2018

Maria-Grazia Roncarolo, MD Stanford University

Cell-based Therapy for AML Awarded $855,000 over three

years for the project

Dr. Roncarolo and her team are establishing a novel cell therapy

to reduce the toxic effects of standard acute myeloid leukemia

(AML) treatment. Advancements include:

• 1 novel cell line validated for cell therapy

• 40 pediatric AML samples utilized for pre-clinical testing

• 2 novel myeloid cell lines created

• 4 cell surface markers identified that correlate with cell killing

• 1 novel in vivo imaging method to monitor anti-leukemic activity

CURESEARCH ACCELERATION INITIATIVE GRANTEE

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CURESEARCH RESEARCH STRATEGY RESULTS

2016-2019

Andrew Kung, MD, PhD Memorial Sloan Kettering

Cancer Center

Integrative Analysis to Identify New Therapies for Pediatric Sarcoma Awarded $1.26 million over three

years for the project

Dr. Kung and his team are using analytical analysis of sequencing

data to identify targetable vulnerabilities in high-risk pediatric

sarcomas, including rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma

and osteosarcoma. Advancements include:

• 155 unique pediatric sarcoma cases collected for characterization

of master regulators

• 78 patient-derived xenograft models generated to test treatments

• 33 novel cell models developed for pre-clinical drug screens

• 3 new drugs in pre-clinical testing based on genetic drivers of

pediatric sarcomas

CURESEARCH ACCELERATION INITIATIVE GRANTEE

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2017 CATAPULT SUMMIT The second annual Catapult Summit was hosted on February 26–27, 2017, at the Quadrus Center in

Menlo Park, California. The invitational gathering convened leading researchers, investors, advocates

and pharmaceutical and biotech executives who are committed to accelerating pediatric cancer

treatments.

Our uniquely curated agenda combined stimulating keynote presentations with panel debates and

interactive workshops to facilitate open discussions, idea sharing and relationship building.

The annual CureSearch Catapult Summit serves as a unique platform for fostering collaboration across

traditionally fragmented sectors. Attendees share a singular goal: to create a world where children with

cancer can lead long, healthy lives.

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CURESEARCH CATAPULT SUMMIT SPONSORSThank you to our 2017 Catapult Summit sponsors. Their generous support helps us drive forward our

collective goal of creating a world where children with cancer can lead long and healthy lives.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDSLaunched in 2015, the CureSearch Community Impact Awards (CCIA) recognize community-based

programs that aim to address the immediate needs of childhood cancer patients. In 2017, CureSearch

awarded grants to hospitals and clinics with projects that provide caregiver resources and psycho-social

support for children with cancer and their families. By the end of 2017, CureSearch had supported

31 projects at hospitals across the United States, totaling more than $600,000.

The 2017 CCIA grants supported community hospital programs in one of the following areas:

• Pediatric patient and family counseling services• Development of patient and parent support groups• Healing arts for pediatric oncology patients• Translation of educational materials for pediatric patients and families

Methodist Children’s Hospital

DBA Covenant Children’s Hospital

Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation

University of Illinois at Chicago

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

2017 HOSPITAL AWARDEES

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SUPPORTING FAMILIES No family should face a cancer diagnosis without a fully equipped

team behind them. CureSearch continued its commitment as an

authoritative source for education and resources in 2017 by offering:

FUNDRAISING EVENTS• 16 CureSearch Superheroes Unite Events

• 6 Ultimate Hikes

• 58 Gold Ribbon Events

• 63 cities in 26 states

CURESEARCH WEBSITE• Sessions: 1,013,132

• Unique visitors: 807,612

• Pageviews: 1,816,106

INTERACTIVE RESOURCES• Webinars for schools, caregivers and families

• CancerCare, our free cancer diagnosis management

mobile app for families and caregivers

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS• Online content on coping with cancer

• Children’s cancer facts and figures

• Ella Dolls for children affected by cancer

In 2017, our free CancerCare app was downloaded

more than 11,000 times!

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2017 DONOR HONOR ROLLCureSearch is grateful for every gift received. We would like to especially acknowledge these donors:

$100,000 and aboveGenentech Foundation

Jacob Koenigs ‘Jakefest’ Memorial Fund and Kiewit

Mathile Family Foundation

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

$50,000-$99,999Acerta Pharma

Anonymous

Paula and Michael Carter—

The Scott Carter Foundation

Shark Shootout Charities

$25,000-$49,999AbbVie

Hank Adams

Gilead Sciences

Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Lunar Solis Corporation

Molly’s Miracle Makers

PayPal Giving Fund and ebay for Charity

Robert I. Fendrich Family Trust

$15,000-$24,999American Legion Child Welfare Foundation

Brains for Hope Foundation

BrAva Fight

Christmas City Classic For A Cure

Empowered Wealth Foundation

Karin Hawk

Holding Hands for Haley Foundation

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Christopher Loeffler

Cathy McCormick

Pfizer

Shep & Bee’s Party—

Jennifer Bawcom and Matt Kelly

Susan and Patrick Nola

Ward Foundation

Wilson Family Foundation

Employees of World Bank Community

Connections Fund

Nikki Zablocki

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$5,000–$14,999ABC 4 MaddyEmployees of AccentureSudhindra and Prathama AcharyaActive NetworkAdvantage Hair Salon & Day SpaAggregate IndustriesKarin AkersonAmgen, Inc.AnonymousBank of America FoundationBaptist Medical CenterBaxaltaBayCare Health SystemRobert BeckChristopher J. BermanMandi BesanconBlueCross BlueShield IllinoisBob BroadwayMichael CarmanTimothy CarterClyde Kiwanis ClubCommunity ControlsDupuis Family FoundationMarcia Elkin-LutherGuy EngebretsonFrank ErlainFirst Baptist ChurchSteve and Tana GersterAnnie and Alex Gould

Kevin J. GrehanSteve HallerAllison HarrisHealthone System SupportIgnyta, Inc.Inova Health FoundationIntermountain HealthcareIHI E&C International CorporationJaguar/Land Rover MinneapolisJohn HopkinsJamie JohnsonHarry and Robin KoenigsChristopher KrumwiedeRichard LanohaM.C. Donegan, LLCJohn MagarityPaul MarsengillMattie’s MissonEmployees of McKessonJan and David McNair Family FundKenneth MeansMiami Children’s HospitalMichael Feeney’s Best Day Ever, Inc.Michael R. MillerJohn MoodyOfer NemirovskyNemoursOldcastle PrecastOneNeck IT Solutions

Mark PerlbergToni PetrilloRonald PowellSharon K. Miyamoto and Thomas J. ReiterRenah Blair Rietzke Family and Community FoundationRichard E. Capri FoundationJohn RossMichael RyanRandy SanmanMark SchupackScott Wedell FoundationMidge and Michael SeltzerSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoSeneGenceSexton Family FoundationStuart and Barbara Siegel, M.D.Southern Wine & Spirits of North FloridaSturgeon Electric Company, Inc.Tampa General HospitalMichael TaylorThe American Gift FundThe Trustmark FoundationScott ThompsonUnited Technologies

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MILLION DOLLAR CLUBA sincere thank you to donors who have given a cumulative $1 million dollars or more to support

our mission.

LEGACY AND CHAMPION FUND DONORSCureSearch offers Legacy Funds, a special way for families to honor their child’s memory and continue

the fight against pediatric cancer. Champion Funds recognize children currently in treatment or who

are now in remission.

• Nick Currey Fund

• Luke McGuire Legacy Fund

• Jacob Koenigs “Jakefest” Memorial Fund

• Amy Miller Champion Fund

• Eloise Dodge Gould Legacy Fund

• Sheri Sobrato

• Michael and Paula Carter – The Scott Carter Foundation

• Jacob Koenigs ‘Jakefest’ Memorial Fund and Kiewit

• Genentech Foundation

• Nick Currey Legacy Fund

• Shark Shootout Charities

• Amgen, Inc.

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The CureSearch CUREsaders are monthly donors who provide ongoing support to fund novel and innovative cancer research with automated monthly or quarterly gifts.

• Joshua Bieber

• Larry Bowman

• Herbert Carter

• Samantha Chafe

• James Christie

• Mahsa Darabi

• Maria Davis

• Richard Dopson

• Danell Duncan

• Lesley Freeman

• Joseph Fowler

• Pamela Gallasso

• Marialuz Hernandez

• Marjorie Hibbs

• Kathleen Jones

• Greg Kaufman

• Harold Keller

• Ronald Kleinman

• Judith Lebeda

• Tania Loew

• Alicia Mooney-Flynt

• Rachel Newell

• Cherry Nowell

• Holly Nuttle

• James Ozeran

• Linda Peterlin

• Richard Roberson

• Suzanne and Steve Sack

• Sheila Salber

• Natalie Sivak

• William Storey

• Sharon Strickland

• Deborah Tschudy

• John and Tonya Wise

• Libby Working

• Marcus Zabiensk

We take great care to accurately list the names of our generous contributors.

Please contact us at [email protected] so we can quickly make any corrections.

LEARN MORE

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$20,000 AND ABOVEHope for Sydney Pittsburgh CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $36,279Molly’s Miracle Makers Omaha CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $32,500G Force Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $28,258For the Love of Lexi Charlottesville CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $24,050Relentless Northern Virginia CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $20,165Brava Columbus CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $20,000

TEAM NAME SUPERHEROES UNITE! EVENT AMOUNT

CURESEARCH SUPERHEROES UNITE! 2017Congratulations to the top fundraising teams for the 2017 CureSearch Superheroes Unite! events.

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$15,000– $19,999Team Chloe Charlottesville CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $17,929Upright Mike Southwest MI CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $17,679The A Team Omaha CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $15,580

$10,000–$14,999G.I. Jake Omaha CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $14,572 Team Beau Northern Virginia CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $13,630Team Clairebear Northern Virginia CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $13,606Paige’s Pals Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $11,891Wolfson Warriors for a Cure Jacksonville CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $11,105Lots of Love for Lindsey Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $11,030Team Z/Mighty Max Northern Virginia CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $10,430Team Quinnstrong Omaha CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $10,215

$2,500–$9,999 Tie Dye Troopers Twin Cities CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $9,815Team SuperLuke Detroit CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $9,421Elijah’s Super Squad Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $9,295Kennedy’s Cure Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $8,110Team Laura Twin Cities CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $8,020Mission for Remission Miami CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $7,311Anna’s Army Twin Cities CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $7,175Skeleton Crew of Kalamazoo Southwest MI CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $6,974Go Gold Tampa Bay CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $6,920

CURESEARCH SUPERHEROES UNITE! 2017

TEAM NAME SUPERHEROES UNITE! EVENT AMOUNT

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CURESEARCH SUPERHEROES UNITE! 2017

$2,500–$9,999 (continued from previous page)Team Katie and Skyler Northern Virginia CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $6,595St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Chemosabes Tampa Bay CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $6,530Team HFIT Dallas / Ft. Worth CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $6,515Annika’s Army Salt Lake City CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $6,225Christian’s Crusaders—fighting for a cure! Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,970Fighting 4 Lincoln Salt Lake City CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,970Daniela’s Butterflies Miami CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,884Mahalo Pittsburgh CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,817Team Taylor Twin Cities CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,760Team Grace Omaha CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,675Garrett’s Gang for the Cure Southwest MI CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,392Justin’s Cadence Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,303Tampa General Hospital Pediatrics Tampa Bay CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,255Kiddos Kickin Cancer Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,006Team Scott Northern Virginia CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $5,000AnnaStrong Charlottesville CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $4,804Team Maddie Star Miami CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $4,698Princess Belle’s Friends Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $4,667Molly’s Magic Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $4,629Kaitlyn’s Krewe Tampa Bay CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $4,470A Monster’s Mission Omaha CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $4,465#Team Shedlin Jacksonville CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $4,285Owen’s A Team Omaha CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $4,225Team Bryce Twin Cities CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $4,010

TEAM NAME SUPERHEROES UNITE! EVENT AMOUNT

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CURESEARCH SUPERHEROES UNITE! 2017

$2,500–$9,999 (continued from previous page)Caleb’s Crew Charlottesville CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $3,697Cleveland Clinic Cancer Fighters Columbus CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $3,475Sebastian H. Jacksonville CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $3,280Cooper’s Troopers Omaha CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $3,204Brady Strong Charlottesville CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $3,203BB’s Buddies Detroit CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $3,018All for Savannah Charlottesville CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $2,765I am Brave Charlottesville CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $2,737Curing Angels Miami CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $2,626Team Abi Salt Lake City CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $2,616Cancer Crushers Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! $2,545

TEAM NAME SUPERHEROES UNITE! EVENT AMOUNT

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CURESEARCH ULTIMATE HIKE 2017 Congratulations to the top 10 fundraising teams for the 2017 CureSearch Ultimate Hike.

TEAMSTeam Shepbee Superior Hiking Trail $70,582Team MLE Foothills Trail $37,915Wesley’s Warriors Dolly Sods Wilderness $34,990St. Jude Affiliate’s Got Stamina Foothills Trail $24,572TeamDrew Southeast $21,204Team Rochester/Fireball Superior Hiking Trail $20,535Team Torie Costa Southeast $20,347Team Tiger Superior Hiking Trail $19,996Hoos4aCure Dolly Sods Wilderness $19,183Team Taco Foothills Foothills Trail $18,144

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INDIVIDUALS 2017Matt Kelly Superior Hiking Trail $22,453Frank Gioscia Tecumseh Trail $18,545Andrea Massari Superior Hiking Trail $18,387Amy McKelvey Foothills Trail $15,625Liz Sabbagh Southeast $8,790Jerrold Meissner Southeast $6,575Nikki Zablocki Dolly Sods Wilderness $6,355Christy Griffith Foothills Trail $5,960Donna Gossett Foothills Trail $5,630Amber Kozik Dolly Sods Wilderness $5,293Frank Breitman Dolly Sods Wilderness $5,205Cortney Carter Foothills Trail $5,010Caitlin Moss Dolly Sods Wilderness $5,000Zoe Zablocki Dolly Sods Wilderness $5,000Marnae Costa Southeast $4,977Kris Oien Superior Hiking Trail $4,825

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BronyCon 2017 – Baltimore, MD $35,422Team Lilly H. – Bethlehem, PA $19,564BBQ & Auction – Sevierville, TN $18,150Childhood Cancer Crushers – Lubbock, TX $12,423Candy’s Circus Run – Bradenton, FL $12,363Game Changers – Portland, OR $4,982

For the love of Connor – Portland, OR $4,270Team Rachel – Linthicum, MD $4,035Brackets for Sophie Badding – Carroll, IA $3,900Melanie Michael Dalton Memorial $3,200 Golf Tournament – Eden, NC Matthew’s Heart & Sole – Rockville, MD $3,080

TOP GOLD TEAMS 2017 Congratulations to 2017 top Gold event teams that raised $3,000 or more.

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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONDECEMBER 31, 2017

ASSETS 2017

Cash and cash equivalents $455,098

Accounts receivable $220,474

Contributions receivable $143,138

Investments, current portion $2,881,810

Prepaid expenses $33,675

Property, net $55,371

Investments, long-term $1,500,000

Assets held in trust —

Deposits $24,802

TOTAL ASSETS $5,314,368

BALANCE SHEET

FY2017 Total Expenses $5,160,229

Program Services $3,027,723

Fundraising $1,464,316

Management $668,190

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LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 2017

Accounts payable and accrued expenses $226,950

Deferred revenue $42,070

Deferred rent $82,852

Deferred compensation —

Unrestricted net assets $416,635

Temporarily restricted net assets $3,045,861

Permanently restricted net assets $1,500,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $5,314,368

Contributions $1,344,784

Institutional grants & gifts $564,500

Cause Marketing $689,628

Special Events $2,454,755

Investment Income $219,159

Other $3,385

FY2017 Total Support and Revenue $5,276,211STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)

DECEMBER 31, 2017

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CHAIR OF THE BOARDSTUART SIEGEL, MD*Director (Retired)Center for Global HealthChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles

Co-Medical Director (Retired)Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer ProgramNorris/University of Southern California Comprehensive Cancer Center

Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine (Retired) Keck School of MedicineUniversity of Southern California

Founding Director (Retired) Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases Children’s Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

TREASURER WALTER (WALT) B. ROSE*CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE Founding PartnerVenture Consulting Corp. San Francisco, CA

SECRETARY (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) MICHAEL R. MILLER, ESQ.*CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEEAttorneyKunkel Miller & HamentTampa, FL

LISA LIPSKY*CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEEPartner Grant Thornton LLP Baltimore, MD

RAPHAËL ROUSSEAU, MD, PHDCHAIR, INDUSTRY ADVISORY COUNCILGroup Medical Director, Product DevelopmentOncology, Global Franchise Head, PediatricsSan Francisco, CA

RICHARD J. O’REILLY, MDCHAIR, SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCILChairman, Department of PediatricsChief, Bone Marrow Transplantation ServiceMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

KATHY WANNERCHAIR, CATAPULT ADVISORY COUNCILChicago, IL

RICHARD B. PAYNE, JR. DIRECTOR EMERITUSVice Chairman, Wholesale BankingU.S. BancorpMinneapolis, MN

MARY STAFFORD PAYNEDIRECTOR EMERITUSMinneapolis, MN

MICHAEL CARTERCo-Founder, Scott Carter FoundationDirector of Athletics Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa, OK

PRATHIMA ACHARYA, M. PHARM., PHD Founder & Principal ConsultantBiosonata Consulting, LLCCary, NC

HANK ADAMSExecutive VP & Division Manager Kiewit Infrastructure Co. Woodcliff, NJ

PAULA CARTERCo-Founder Scott Carter FoundationTulsa, OK

ANNIE GOULDChildhood Cancer AdvocateBarboursville, VA

CARLEEN HAWNCo-Founder and CEOHealthspottrSan Anselmo, CA

MATT KELLYCo-FounderStreet Factory MediaMinneapolis, MN

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