Visionary Grants
Since our inception, the Ulman Cancer Fund has stood out as a leader in the community offering innovative ways to support young adults affected by cancer. Our Visionary Grants Program strives to cultivate the next generation of community based outreach and support programs for this often overlooked population in the cancer community.
If you have specific questions you would like to get answered about our Visionary Grants Program, please email Elizabeth Saylor, Programs and Grants Manager, with Visionary Grants in the subject line.
Our 2008/2009 Visionary Grants Application is now available.
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Applications are due by May 1, 2008.
2007/2008 Visionary Grant Recipients
Cancer to 5KTM: Cancer to 5KTM is a 12-week training program, free to young adult survivors, designed to introduce and/or reintroduce survivors to physical activity by providing them with the training program, coaches, encouragement and support, necessary to complete a 5K distance road race (3.1 miles). The program was started by a young adult melanoma survivor who was able, with physician and trainer supervision, to complete the 2005 Marine Corp Marathon while undergoing chemotherapy.
First Descents: Vail, CO - First Descents is an outdoor adventure program located in Vail, Colorado which allows young adult cancer survivors to learn kayaking and experience living in the wilderness for a week, while also having the opportunity to meet and network with other survivors. UCF funding will cover transportation and tuition for several campers.
SuperSibs!: Rolling Meadows, IL - SuperSibs! serves siblings of children and young adults living with cancer. SuperSibs! will use their Visionary Grant to fund distribution of the Hey! What About Me? journal to 1,450 teen and young adult siblings across the country.
Each program will receive $5,000 this funding cycle, directed towards program implementation. Next year each will be eligible to receive $2500 - $5000 for outcome evaluation.
2006/2007 Visionary Grant Recipients
The NY LifeLab: New York, NY - The NY LifeLab (the "LifeLab") is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping young adult cancer survivors rebuild their lives after treatment. The UCF 2006/2007 Visionary Grant awarded to the NY LifeLab has helped support the LifeLab's Fall 2006 creative writing workshop for young adult cancer survivors in New York City.
Gildas Club Chicago: Chicago, IL - Gilda's Club is a free support community for men, women and children whose lives have been touched by cancer, and their family and friends. The UCF 2006/2007 Visionary Grant awarded to Gilda's Club Chicago has helped support a monthly Young Adult Networking Group.