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Nurturing childhood cancer families in Richmond, Virginia with engaging events! Our educational and social events are offered to ​families with patients, survivors, and siblings enrolled with ASK, and are always free to attend. PROGRAM EVENTS RICHMOND REGION EVENTS Richmond Region The following educational and social events are offered to families with patients, survivors and siblings enrolled with ASK in and around Richmond . ASK program events are always free to attend! Our Upcoming Events: Sign Up Celebración Día de la Madre Date: May 30 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Place: ASK Family Center 5211 W. Broad St Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23230 Madres Latinas de ASK, Este Día de la Madre queremos celebrar tu amor, dedicación y alegría con una noche especial llena de arte, risas y buena comida. Te invitamos a disfrutar de una noche única: 🎨 Clase de pintura para crear juntos una obra de arte 🍽 Deliciosa comida para compartir con otras mamitas 😊 Sonrisas, juegos y momentos de felicidad para hacer de esta noche algo inolvidable Registration Closed ASK Summer Camp - Richmond Date: See Description for Details Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Place: ASK Family Center 5211 W. Broad St Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23230 ASK kids and their siblings are invited to join us for a fun week filled with activities, field trips, games, snacks, making friends and more! Each day, campers will enjoy various in-house field trips and one day during the week, campers will embark on an off-site field trip. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included and pick up and drop off will be at the ASK Family Center! Camp is offered for 4 weeks: June 16-20, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28 - Aug 1 Parents, please fill out a separate registration form for each child planning to attend. Sign Up Family Pool Party Date: July 13 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Place: Hallsley Clubhouse 3900 Brightwalton Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112 ASK will provided catered dinner (we typically do BBQ). Games and playground are additional entertainment, along with the pool! Back to Events Overview COVID-19 Policy: ASK social events and programs are now open to families with a child currently in active treatment. To keep our immunocompromised populations as safe as possible, indoor mask requirements will be decided based upon the CDC Covid-19 Community Level for the locality in which the event will take place, and will be disclosed prior to each event. For the full policy, click here.

Nurturing childhood cancer families in Fredericksburg, Virginia with engaging events! Our educational and social events are offered to ​families with patients, survivors, and siblings enrolled with ASK, and are always free to attend. PROGRAM EVENTS FREDERICKSBURG REGION EVENTS Fredericksburg Region The following educational and social events are offered to families with patients, survivors and siblings enrolled with ASK in and around Fredericksburg . ASK program events are always free to attend! Our Upcoming Events: Sign Up ASK Family Night with the FRED Nats Date: June 6 Time: 7:05 PM - 10:00 PM Place: Virginia Credit Union Stadium 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA Fredericksburg area ASK families are invited to join us for a night at the ballpark with the FRED Nats Friday, June 6 @ Virginia Credit Union Stadium from 6:05 until the fireworks end :). Each family will receive a digital parking pass, game tickets, and one food voucher per person. Hope to see you there! Sign Up Fredericksburg Back to School Open House Supply Event Date: July 19 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Place: Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA Fredericksburg area ASK families are invited to our Back to School Open House Supply Event on Saturday, July 19. Drop in anytime between 10:00 AM - Noon at FUMC (308 Hanover St., Fredericksburg 22401). Students will receive a backpack stuffed with school supplies and parents are welcome to meet our Fredericksburg Education Team, including our Education Navigator and area ASK tutors, while kids create a small craft. Hope you can join us! Back to Events Overview COVID-19 Policy: ASK social events and programs are now open to families with a child currently in active treatment. To keep our immunocompromised populations as safe as possible, indoor mask requirements will be decided based upon the CDC Covid-19 Community Level for the locality in which the event will take place, and will be disclosed prior to each event. For the full policy, click here.

Explore various ways to get involved and support childhood cancer families: volunteer, advocate, attend or host your own fundraising event to make a difference! GET INVOLVED Help make life better for our ASK families! ASK was started by a small group of parents of childhood cancer patients and volunteers who wanted to help other families in the same boat. Their spirit of generosity planted the seeds that have grown “the little organization that could” into the ASK you see today. Our mission is thriving because of our incredible ASK community – which will shine even brighter with you in it! WAYS TO GIVE All the ways you can give Assistance, Support and Kindness to an ASK family in need. Find A Way Signature Events Join us at an ASK signature event to give back to our community and have fun at the same time! Upcoming Events Community Fundraisers Lend a hand by hosting your own fundraiser! It can be as easy as 1-2-3 with our toolkit and downloadable resources. Host Your Own Volunteer Your Time Are you more hands-on when it comes to doing good? Volunteer to show your support! Lend a Hand Advocate For Change U se your voice to advocate and raise awareness for children with cancer across Virginia's communities. Be An Advocate More Ways to Get Involved ASK Ambassador Program The ASK Ambassador Program invites students and working professionals to lend a hand to support children with cancer! Each year, ASK Ambassadors embark on a fundraising and awareness campaign to engage our community and make a positive impact on childhood cancer patients and survivors. Together, they work to raise public support and critical dollars to help the 6-7 children and families across Virginia diagnosed each week. Sign Up #MakingLifeBetter Campaign We invite businesses to join us in activating a point-of-sale campaign to deepen their connection with their customers and raise vital funds to ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis for our families. From rounding up at the register to co-venture promotions, there are lots of creative and impactful ways to get your business involved! Learn More Common Questions Already have an event and want to connect with a charity partner? ASK would be honored to serve as the beneficiary of your fundraiser! Reach out to Rachael Schrinel, Director of Philanthropy, at rschrinel@askccf.org for more information. ? about getting involved with ASK: Your Support Truly Matters. When you get involved with ASK, you’re making life better for kids with cancer and their families across Virginia. Take a look at our latest Annual Report to meet some of ASK’s families and see the impact of your generosity in action! Read Our Annual Report

Welcome to ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation, where compassion meets dedication. Get to know the heart and soul behind our mission as you meet the ASK team – a group of passionate individuals committed to making a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer. OUR PEOPLE PEOPLE A community of care you can count on. ASK Staff Leadership Team Amy Godkin Executive Director agodkin@askccf.org ext. 102 Kimberly Stroud, MSW Director of Programs kstroud@askccf.org ext. 106 Rachael Schrinel Director of Philanthropy rschrinel@askccf.org ext. 103 Amy L. Williams HR Manager awilliams@askccf.org ext. 112 Program Team Alma Morgan Associate Director of Education amorgan@askccf.org ext. 117 Michelle Jarnigan-Johnson Young Adult Support Coordinator mjohnson@askccf.org ext. 107 Dayana Bjorkman Bilingual Community Coordinator (Spanish/English) dbjorkman@askccf.org Katie Barber Child Life Specialist kbarber@askccf.org ext. 109 Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Rev. Rich Catlett, BCC Chaplain rcatlett@askccf.org ext. 108 Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Jon Longenecker Education Support Navigator jlongenecker@askccf.org ext. 113 Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Amy Fender Education Support Navigator afender@askccf.org ext. 119 Carilion Children's Grant Pavlik Education Support Navigator gpavlik@askccf.org ext. 118 Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Lisa Meares Education Support Navigator lmeares@askccf.org ext. 122 Inova Schar Cancer Institute Vanessa Wagener Bilingual Education Support Navigator vwagener@askccf.org ext. 132 Inova Schar Cancer Institute Natalie Duncan Education Support Navigator nduncan@askccf.org ext. 123 UVA Children's Hospital Tammy Long Fredericksburg Community Coordinator tlong@askccf.org ext. 126 Kristen Lahocki First STEP Preschool Teacher klahocki@askccf.org Beanie Mackenzie Richmond Tutor bmackenzie@askccf.org ext. 130 Sue Brooks Fredericksburg Tutor sbrooks@askccf.org ext. 131 Development & Marketing Team Hanna Gardner Associate Director of Marketing hgardner@askccf.org ext. 125 Kelsey Olszewski Associate Director of Development kolszewski@askccf.org ext. 105 Danielle Hottle Grant Manager dhottle@askccf.org ext. 128 Anna Siegle Development Operations Coordinator asiegle@askccf.org ext. 116 Caitlin Glauser Special Events Coordinator cglauser@askccf.org ext. 129 Claire Baugh Marketing Content Coordinator cbaugh@askccf.org ext. 124 Administration Lauren Estes Office Manager lestes@askccf.org ext. 101 Bailey Harlow Advocacy Coordinator bharlow@askccf.org ext. 127 ASK Board of Directors Robert Westermann President Hirschler Fleischer Meg Garner Vice President VPM Media Corp. Gina Honeycutt Secretary & Parliamentarian 12 On Your Side/Gray Media John Pfisterer Treasurer SuperNet, Inc. Leslie Armstrong VCU Medical Center Scott Armstrong Old Dominion Insulation Past President Marc Cheatham Office of U.S. Senator Tim Kaine Makisa George Berkshire Hathaway Leslie Griles LGImpressions, Inc. Kim Keno Capital One Steve McCoy Patient First Past President Kesha Oates Anthem Connis Tennessee Community Volunteer John Waters Biringer Builders Melissa White Northwestern Mutual Join the Team As we aim to grow our impact, we also need to grow our team. Click below to learn about our open positions! Learn More

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Get in touch with ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation. Contact us for information about family programs, how to get involved, partnership opportunities and more. CONTACT Have a question about our programs? Maybe a specific question about getting involved? Send us a message below! Helpful Links Submit Thanks for reaching out! A member of our team will get back to you as soon as they can. Helpful links: Financial assistance information, requirements and how to apply Ways to give and support ASK kids and families Volunteer information and opportunities to lend a hand About ASK program events and how to sign up Need to reach a specific member of our team? Address 5211 W. Broad St Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23230 Phone (804) 658-5910 Email info@askccf.org

Learn about ASK's Young Adult Support program. College and job resources, skills building, professional guidance and social events for pediatric cancer survivors. YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT SUPPORT Childhood cancer can affect you for a lifetime: physically, emotionally, cognitively, and financially, to name a few. But your diagnosis and late effects from treatment do not define you, or your future. ASK is here to provide young adult cancer survivors (known as YACS) with the resources, guidance and community they need to thrive as they enter adulthood. New to ASK? If you are not already enrolled with ASK, please fill out the Enrollment Form to join our community! Enrollment Form Life Skills Development Get ready for life! We connect young adults with support services and community resources like driving schools and wellness organizations to learn how to drive and how to stay physically active and healthy as you get older. College Readiness ASK helps college-bound young adults prepare for school with a free SAT prep bootcamp, arranging college tours, assisting with applications, and offering tuition assistance. We help ensure accommodations are in place, send care packages and touch base r egularly to make students have everything they need. Job/Career Training Ready to enter the work force? ASK helps to connect young adults with technical programs, vocational schools and workshops to grow job readiness skills. We also assist with resume writing, job searching for both full time and part time positions that will best meet your interests and skills. Social Events ASK invites our YACS to regularly scheduled social events like private art classes, casino nights and offsite retreats to build friendships in a judgement-free zone with other young adult cancer survivors who are walking on the same journey. Join us! Upcoming Events Michelle Jarnagin-Johnson, M.S. Young Adult Support Coordinator Get In Touch Meet Michelle Michelle Jarnagin-Johnson, ASK's Young Adult Support Coordinator, has worked in the education system for decades. Throughout her career, Michelle has worked in many different education-related roles, from public school systems to the VCU Health System, focused on supporting and advocating for children with learning challenges to ensure their success. In 2019, Michelle joined the ASK team to bring her expertise to our young adult support program (previously called "The Launch Project") and has since worked with countless older teens and young adults to help them feel confident and prepared as they enter the next exciting phases of their lives. No matter where you are in your journey and what your goals are, Michelle is here to help with whatever you might need to achieve them! Common Questions How young/old do I have to be to receive Young Adult Support from ASK and participate? ASK kids who are registered in our system will automatically be eligible for young adult support once they turn 18. There is NO upper age limit for participation. This community will be here for you for the rest of your life! ? about ASK's Young Adult Support More Education Resources Education Toolkit Video Library Conferences Webinar Series

Providing families facing childhood cancer with comprehensive assistance. Emotional, educational, and community support for kids and parents in Virginia. Enroll now! We are here to help make these difficult days a little easier. FOR FAMILIES From day one, our kids and families have access to all-around support from ASK, wherever they need it. From the moment of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond – we are here to provide a helping hand along the way. New to ASK? Fill out our Enrollment Form to officially join the ASK community! Enrollment Form Forma de Inscripción Family Support Care for the whole family: emotionally, spiritually, and financially. Learn More Educational Support Assistance from preschool through high school and into adulthood. Learn More Community & Connection Come together with people who understand what you're going through. Learn More WAYS TO GIVE All the ways you can give Assistance, Support and Kindness to an ASK family in need. Find A Way

ASK's local and statewide partners go above and beyond to host fundraising events and further ongoing efforts to engage our community in support of children with cancer and their families in Virginia. PARTNER EVENTS EVENTS We are grateful to our amazing local and statewide partners, who go above and beyond to host fundraising events and further ongoing efforts to engage our community in support of ASK kids and families. Interested in hosting your own fundraiser? Learn more here! Upcoming Events: Learn More Art Factory Ice Cream Night Date: April 24th Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Place: Art Factory 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian, VA, USA You scream. I scream. We all scream for ICE CREAM! Come out to the Art Factory and celebrate Spring with a tasty bite of ice cream sweetened by knowing that 20% of all sales go right back to ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation. Livestream Renaissance School Benefit Concert Date: April 26th Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Place: Forest Lakes Clubhouse 1824 Pavilion Circle, Charlottesville, VA, USA Join the Charlottesville community as local students lift their voices to raise awareness and funds for our mission of making life better for children with cancer and their families across Virginia. If you can't attend in-person, watch the livestream and cheer them on from near and far! Register JMU Acacia 5th Annual Golf Tournament Date: May 3rd Time: 12:30 PM Place: Heritage Oaks Golf Course 680 Garbers Church Road, Harrisonburg, VA, USA Calling all JMU alum! Visit your old stomping grounds while making a difference. The Acacia Fraternity is hosting their 5th Annual Golf Tournament and all funds raised goes right back to our mission. Register Tad's Kids Making a Difference Golf Tournament Date: May 16th Time: 1:00 PM Place: Providence Golf Club 1160 S Providence Rd, Richmond, VA 23236, USA Thank you to our partners at Tad's Kids for donating the proceeds from their Annual Tad's Kids Making a Difference Golf Tournament to ASK and supporting our ASK families! Ongoing Efforts: FBLA Project ASK The FBLA has been a valued partner of ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation for over 40 years. FBLA chapters and their students are challenged to raise awareness and funds towards ASK's goal of making life better for children with cancer across Virginia. Let's make 2024-2025 the best year yet! $5,000 will give 5 graduating seniors a $1,000 scholarship to support them in their next steps after high school. Every dollar makes a huge difference! We couldn't do what we do without YOU. Learn More YOU make a difference Thank you for your partnership, and for taking a stand to lessen the burden of cancer for our kids and families throughout Virginia! How Your Support Helps

Advocate for childhood cancer awareness in Virginia. Join us in spreading the word and helping create legislative change for young patients, survivors and their families. in Virginia ADVOCACY IN VIRGINIA We need your help in advocating for children with cancer and their families across the state! Whether your family has been impacted by childhood cancer firsthand, or you just have a big heart, we are always looking for more advocates to help spread awareness and lend their voice to the cause. Why is Advocacy Important? Approximately 1 in every 300 children will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday. Share on social media > Two-thirds of all childhood cancer survivors develop late effects from treatment that make it harder to learn and thrive. Share on social media > On average, more than 350 children across Virginia's communities are diagnosed with cancer each year. Share on social media > Advocacy Social Share Join Our Advocate Community Join ASK's Advocate Community It is vital that children with cancer receive the support that they need to ensure a brighter, healthier future. Since we started on this path in 2018, our advocacy efforts have grown from just a few voices into an inspiring community of advocates from across Virginia. Our goal is to educate and engage our elected officials to champion policies and programs that will improve the lives of children with cancer across our state. Your insight on the impact of childhood cancer helps elected officials understand why support is a MUST for our kids. Join us! Become an Advocate Sign up for advocacy emails and receive updates on childhood cancer issues and advocacy efforts in Virginia, and an invitation to participate in Virginia’s Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day. Our Success Thanks to the tireless efforts of our advocates across the state, children with cancer were included in the 2022 state budget for the first time in Virginia’s history. Our collective work resulted in a new education support navigator program at each of the Commonwealth’s five primary pediatric cancer treatment centers. These navigators are serving as a bridge between a child’s medical and school teams, helping them get back to school with the support that they need to be successful. See More Impact Our Advocacy Partners Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia Carilion Children's Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Inova Schar Cancer Institute UVA Children's Hospital

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is a Virginia-based nonprofit dedicated to making life better for children with cancer and their families through financial assistance, educational support, and opportunities for community and connection. We're here to make life a little better. Your generosity means kids like Kyleigh don't have to face cancer or serious blood disorders alone. better. Give Today Kyleigh, 8, Rhabdomyosarcoma How we help our families: Community & Connection Fighting cancer can be an isolating experience. We helped our kids and families build meaningful connections throughout 2023 with more than 100 program events. Educational Support On average, kids miss 43 days of school during their first year of treatment. In 2023, we helped more than 500 patients return to school with the support they need to be successful. Financial Assistance Half of all families with a child in treatment will experience severe financial hardship. In 2023, we helped families stay afloat with more than $250,000 to cover everyday expenses. Get Support Lending a Helping Hand for 50 years! Since 1975, ASK has been dedicated to providing A-assistance, S-support, and K-kindness to children with cancer and their families during treatment and beyond. From the earliest days of lending a helping hand to families facing pediatric cancer in Richmond, Virginia, ASK has grown to provide support and assistance to children with cancer across the state. This support is delivered through our three areas of focus: educational support, family support, and community and connection, and your support remains the secret sauce to our mission's success. You've helped us fund essential support positions, provide vital financial assistance, and create a network of support that extends far beyond medical care for hundreds of ASK families! However, the work is far from over! Together, we will continue to provide support to our communities and help ensure no child or family faces cancer alone. See Our Impact 6-7 children are diagnosed with cancer every week in Virginia. Let’s give them a hand and help make life better any way we can. How to Get Involved > What's new? Meet ASK Kid Kyleigh Apr 25 Meet ASK Kid Isiah Mar 28 Meet ASK Kid Declan Feb 28 See More Posts Stay Connected with ASK Sign up for updates on all things ASK! You'll hear from us regularly with opportunities for you to give , volunteer , or advocate for children with cancer. You'll also receive monthly stories to meet the inspiring children and families your generosity is helping to support. Sign Up for Updates Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Linkedin TikTok Twitter

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is a Virginia-based nonprofit dedicated to making life better for children with cancer and their families through financial assistance, educational support, and opportunities for community and connection. We're here to make life a little better. Your generosity means kids like Isiah don't have to face cancer or serious blood disorders alone. better. Give Today Isiah 13, ALL B-Cell Leukemia Where we help: ASK is proud to support children and their families across Virginia in their cancer journey. How we help our families: Community & Connection Fighting cancer can be an isolating experience. We helped our kids and families build meaningful connections throughout 2023 with more than 100 program events. Educational Support On average, kids miss 43 days of school during their first year of treatment. In 2023, we helped more than 500 patients return to school with the support they need to be successful. Financial Assistance Half of all families with a child in treatment will experience severe financial hardship. In 2023, we helped families stay afloat with more than $250,000 to cover everyday expenses. Get Support Lending a Helping Hand for 50 years! Since 1975, ASK has been committed to providing Assistance, Support, and Kindness to children with cancer and their families—during treatment and beyond. What began in Richmond, VA has grown to serve families across the state through educational support, family services, and community connection. Thanks to you, we’ve funded key positions, offered financial aid, and built a support network that reaches beyond medical care. But there’s still more to do—together, we can ensure no child or family faces cancer alone. See Our Impact 6-7 children are diagnosed with cancer every week in Virginia. Let’s give them a hand and help make life better any way we can. How to Get Involved > Meet Our ASK Kids Read Their Stories Stay Connected with ASK Sign Up for Updates