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Emotional and financial support for families of children with cancer in Virginia. Discover community resources and meet the team who will help ease the journey. Financial Assistance Everyday Relief & Resources In Clinic Support Mental & Emotional Wellbeing Bereavement Support FAMILY SUPPORT SUPPORT We understand how isolating a cancer diagnosis can be. We are here with you every step of the way. As we always say, once an ASK family, always an ASK family. New to ASK? Fill out our Enrollment Form to officially join the ASK community! Enrollment Form Forma de Inscripción Financial Assistance Everyday Relief & Resources In Clinic Support Mental & Emotional Wellbeing Bereavement Support Financial Assistance A childhood cancer diagnosis can be devastating for families, financially as well as emotionally. Expenses during treatment can overwhelm an otherwise financially secure family. ASK is here to help. Qualified families may apply for help paying non-medical (housing, utilities, transportation) bills. We offer financial assistance to families being treated at: Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters UVA Children’s Hospital Carilion Children’s Inova Schar Cancer Institute Children’s National Fredericksburg Apply Now Aplica Aqui We are proud to support families across Virginia in their cancer journey. As a proud partner of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU for nearly 50 years, we are proud of the following resources and support families can expect while receiving care in the ASK Hematology/Oncology Clinic at CHoR. We hope to expand this support to our other treatment center partners across the state in the future. Everyday Relief & Resources Kim Stroud, MSW Director of Programs Get In Touch Meet Kim ASK's Director of Programs, Kim Stroud, talks with families to see what can make their experience less stressful, often connecting families with financial support and community resources. How She Helps The challenges that come with a childhood cancer diagnosis can look a little different for everyone. Kim provides the level of support that works with your needs, such as: providing gas and grocery gift cards to help ease the financial burden checking in regularly to offer a kind word or listening ear providing a pick-me-up surprise when your child or their siblings feel down connecting you with community partners for everyday needs, such a s a free oil change * Managing your household, bills, and daily responsibilities does not stop after your child’s diagnosis and Kim is there to help alleviate some of that stress for you and your family. We always encourage families to check in with their hospital social worker, too, to see what other organizations may be able to help. *Free oil changes are currently only available for families in active treatment. In Clinic Support Meet Katie ASK Child Life Specialist, Katie Barber (also known as “Miss Katie” to our kids!) is one of the first people you will meet while in clinic. She is here to ease your child’s anxiety as they receive treatment in the ASK Clinic. How She Helps Katie uses medical play to teach kids about what they are going through, like accessing their port. What looks like play is really a clever way to help kids feel less stressed at clinic! This helps them understand what the doctors and nurses are doing to make it less scary. Katie can also help by: providing fun distractions like crafts, games, and playing with toys encouraging your child to do an art project or engage in pretend play to help them express their feelings teaching your child how to find their voice and speak up for what makes them comfortable ASK is proud to fund this child life position at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Katie Barber Child Life Specialist Get In Touch Take the Virtual Tour! Mental & Emotional Wellbeing Rev. Rich Catlett, BCC Chaplain Get In Touch Managing the emotional impacts of a cancer diagnosis is an important part of caring for your child and family. ASK provides funding to Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU to support mental health services for patients, siblings and parents. How We Help The psychology team can help families with a wide range of topics, from pill swallowing and needle phobia to parenting tips to managing ADHD. Mental health support services include: Assessments Individual & Family Therapy Coping Skills & Support Parent Training Pain & Symptom Management Meet Rich ASK Chaplain, Rich Catlett, is available wherever your child is along their treatment journey in the Children’s Hospital of Richmond. Chaplains support families with a strong religious faith as well as those who don’t claim any religion. How He Helps Spiritual support can vary widely, including prayer, addressing concerns about death and after life, dealing with a loss of faith, or discussing ways to use spirituality for strength. Whatever your beliefs, Rich listens to your concerns and helps you process what you are going through. ASK is proud to fund this chaplain position at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Bereavement Support Ev en with the best doctors and medicines, the heartbreaking reality is that some children lose their fight to cancer. We feel your heartache and mourn the loss of your child. Our chapla in and su pport team will be with you throughout your grief and moments of remembrance, as much as you need us to be. ASK financial assistance is available to help with funeral services, and connect you with community grief and loss resources that can help your family process your loss. If you need a break from ASK after you've lost your child, that's okay and completely normal. Know that our community is ready and waiting with open arms to welcome you back, when you're ready. Because once an ASK family, always an ASK family. “Kim has been incredible since day one explaining services and offering/providing support to our family. Kim makes us feel so welcomed and supported.”

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 ASK Night at the Diamond Date: September 13 Time: 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM Place: Flying Squirrels Stadium 301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220, USA Get ready for a grand slam of fun! Join us for a picnic and tickets to the Richmond Flying Squirrels game. If you have an ASK shirt, pitch right in and wear it! Our ASK kids will be invited to round the bases for a victory lap on the field and might even get to steal the show with activities between innings! Email Michelle to Sign Up YACS BBQ Picnic Date: September 20 Time: 4 PM - 6 PM Place: Cheswick Park - Shelter #1 Cheswick Park, Forest Avenue, Regency, VA, USA Get ready to grill and chill with your YACS community! Come out to Cheswick Park for a BBQ picnic packed with good food, great company, and a chance to spend time with fellow survivors. It's going to be a "grill-iant" time! Email Michelle at mjohnson@askccf.org to reserve your spot today! Email Michelle to Sign Up YACS Paint Night Date: October 9 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Place: ASK Family Center 5211 W. Broad St Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23230 Time to unleash your inner artist! Join fellow YACS for a night of painting, connection, dinner, and good vibes at the ASK Family Center. Email Michelle today at mjohnson@askccf.org to reserve your spot! Email Michelle to Sign Up Middle School & High School Fall Retreat Date: October 11 - October 12 Time: 10 AM - 10 AM Place: Camp Hanover Camp Hanover, Parsleys Mill Road, Mechanicsville, VA, USA We invite our Middle & High School-age cancer survivors to join us for an overnight of fall-themed fun, games, and friends! Reserve your spot now with Michelle at (804) 402-1153 OR at mjohnson@askccf.org Sign Up Teen Game Day Date: October 18 Time: 12 PM - 2 PM Place: ASK Family Center 5211 W. Broad St Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23230 Join us for an afternoon of games, pizza, and fun at the ASK Family Center! All of our ASK Teens and teen siblings, ages 12-18, are welcome to come hang out, enjoy lunch, and play some awesome games together. 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.

Make a difference through nonprofit careers with ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation. Join the team and work with purpose to make life better for childhood cancer families in Virginia. Enjoy competitive insurance coverage, PTO and IRA benefits. AT ASK CAREERS Looking to join the ASK team? See if we're hiring > Work seems less like "work" when you’re helping to make life easier for kids with cancer and serious blood disorders. ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. ASK believes attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission. ASK offers a competitive salary, a pleasant, energetic work environment, and an engaging, purposeful workplace culture. We invite you to learn more about our benefits and open positions! Insurance Coverage Health, dental and vision coverage, short & long-term disability and life insurance* Simple IRA & Match Simple IRA Plan with 100% match (up to 3% of salary) PTO & Holidays Ample paid time off, holidays and summer Fridays Team Building Monthly birthday celebrations and regular get-togethers *Only available for full-time staff at this time. Open Positions We're Hiring! Take a look below to learn more about our open positions and how to apply. Director of Philanthropy Full Time Family Support Coordinator Full Time Family Support Coordinator ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation Full-time Family Support Coordinator helps families navigate the pediatric cancer treatment process. The Family Support Coordinator is a non-hospital position and will supplement the support offered by ASK and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU clinic staff. This position is part of the Family Support Program that provides organizational, emotional, and informational support to a family during the pediatric cancer treatment process to help them feel empowered to make decisions and maintain control over their treatment experience. The Family Support Program is focused on families who are beginning the process of pediatric cancer treatment. Responsibilities The Family Support Coordinator reports to the Director of Programs and works closely with the psychosocial team and clinic staff at the ASK Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond. Build relationships with and act as primary liaison with ASK clinic & hospital staff. Plan and execute sibling events, parent night out events, and parent social events. Assist with summer camp and other events as needed. Meet with families weekly in the out-patient clinic and hospital to establish a working relationship. Assess the individual and family needs by interviewing the individual, family/caregiver, and other providers; review needs on an ongoing basis. Evaluates individuals’ environment for safety, security, and negative factors. Make referrals and links individuals/families to needed services and resources and coordinate individual services with multiple service providers and agencies. Enhance community integration through increasing individuals’ community access and involvement. Spend requested respite care time with the child in the hospital so that parents can have a break. Provide home visits with the individual/family, as needed. Evaluates the quality of services provided and changes in an individual's condition. Provide consultation and supportive counseling to the individual and family/caregiver for problem resolution (regarding non-hospital issues). Complete documentation and maintain case records. Acquire and maintain current information on available community resources. Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, resources, agencies, and area businesses in order to better link individuals with needed services and supports and ensure effective coordination of services. Support and facilitate strategic growth of ASK family support program. Assist in orientating any newly hired staff and facilitate shadowing opportunities. Attend hospital volunteer training and abide by all in-patient hospital volunteer guidelines. Work with other ASK program staff to incorporate mental wellness activities and topics into all ASK programs. Process all CHoR MLB applications and assist with statewide MLB applications when needed. To be successful in this role, our Family Support Coordinator will be: Motivated to work in an emotionally challenging environment with demonstrated self-care skills. Organized, independent and self-disciplined. Excellent interpersonal skills. Collaborative and comfortable with families and staff of diverse backgrounds and needs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; PowerPoint) and Google Suites Preferred experience using an online email marketing platform such as Constant Contact. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Career Experience includes: Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, human services, or a related field from an accredited institution; or relevant professional work experience. Experience in the cancer treatment process is highly favored but not necessary. Working knowledge of public support services and local for-profit support resources. This is a full-time (40 hour/week), salaried, in-person position. Occasional evening and weekend work required. The salary range is from $50,000 to $60,000 ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. It believes attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission. ASK offers a pleasant, energetic work environment and an engaging, purposeful workplace culture. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@askccf.org with the subject line “Family Support Coordinator”. About ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation: Founded in 1975, ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation (askccf.org ) is Virginia’s most comprehensive provider of support services for children with cancer and serious blood disorders as well as their families. Our mission is to make their life better by providing emotional, social, financial, and educational support. Apply Director of Philanthropy The ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Richmond, Virginia, and serves families across the Commonwealth of Virginia. They are a culture-first organization dedicated to making life better for children with cancer and their families. Since its founding in 1975, ASK (which stands for “Assistance, Support and Kindness”) has provided comprehensive support services that address the emotional, educational, financial, and social challenges that come with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. Each year, ASK serves more than 1,000 people, including children receiving treatment, survivors, and their families. The organization works closely with all five primary pediatric cancer treatment centers in Virginia. They are: Carillion Children’s, Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Inova Schar Cancer Institute and UVA Children’s Hospital. The Director of Philanthropy is a senior-level position who will oversee the marketing team and will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing fundraising programs and the organization’s development strategy. This person reports to the Executive Director and works in collaboration with the Board of Directors and the Development Committee. This person serves as a member of the organization’s leadership group and manages a team that includes the Associate Director of Development, Associate Director of Marketing; Grants Manager; Marketing Content Manager, Special Events Coordinator; and Development Operations Coordinator. Responsibilities Include: Fundraising Strategy and Donor Relations Develop and implement overall annual fundraising plan, including goals, timelines, budget, and identified audiences for proposals, appeals, and campaigns. Manage fundraising activities and metrics to ensure that fundraising goals are achieved and sources of support are diversified. Build and manage a comprehensive donor stewardship program to strengthen and deepen relations between ASK and individual donors, corporate supporters, granting foundations, and community funding partners. Provide direction and supervision on all development operational processes, including database management, financial reports, donor lists, gift processing and acknowledgments, donor benefits, and fulfillment activities. Oversee the foundation grant program, including strategy and process, research and targeting of grant opportunities, and reviewing draft grant proposals in collaboration with key staff and the Executive Director. Supervise and mentor the development and marketing team to meet their individual goals in support of the team’s fundraising plan. Work collaboratively with staff to increase support for ASK’s strategic priorities. Events Provide leadership in providing strategy, planning, implementation and evaluation of ASK’s signature event, the ASK Above & Beyond Gala. Cultivate and retain sponsors, major donors and other key relationships that are critical to the event’s success. Support staff in reaching fundraising and strategic goals for 5K events, Ambassador Program and third-party fundraisers, including assistance with sponsor and vendor relationships, as well as event strategy. Contribute to the creation of meaningful and impactful events that garner press and brand awareness, foster strong community relations, increase revenue, donor loyalty and acquire new supporters, including community partner fundraisers and third-party events. Represent ASK at community events to expand the organization’s pool of supporters. Marketing Oversee the writing, production, design, and distribution of a wide variety of publications and collateral materials, including annual reports, brochures, marketing materials, fact sheets, one-pagers, slide decks, videos and other materials. Oversee website updates with staff to ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly and ensure content is navigable. Support the organization’s social media presence by coordinating content that will engage various stakeholders. Ideal Candidate: The successful candidate will be the right-hand person of the Executive Director, supporting the growth of the organization. Serving on the leadership team, the Director will be a mission-driven fundraising professional to lead and grow the individual major gifts and corporate giving programs. This strategic position is vital to diversifying ASK’s revenue streams beyond its current event-heavy model and sustaining long-term growth within the Richmond community and beyond. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing significant individual gifts and will bring a deep, personal connection to mission-based work, with demonstrated experience aligning fundraising efforts with impactful programming. The Director will be responsible for identifying and cultivating new donors, assessing and maximizing the capacity of ASK’s existing donor base, and personally soliciting and closing major gifts, particularly from individual donors. This role requires a relationship builder who will collaborate closely with program staff to understand ASK’s services and translate that impact into a compelling case for support. While continuing to support and elevate ASK’s signature Gala event, the Director will focus on expanding and diversifying revenue through new philanthropic partnerships and sustainable individual giving strategies. Qualifications: Minimum five years of successful fundraising experience in a non-profit. Proven track record of securing gifts that align with donor interests and the organization’s priorities through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors. Management of the marketing department to ensure the brand is consistent across the organization (i.e., website, social media, publications). Able to think strategically; a good problem solver with critical thinking and analytical skills. Successful track record in special events fundraising. Proven track record in recruiting and retaining corporate sponsors, donors, and partners. Experience leading and managing a team. Experience working with volunteers and the board of directors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Expertise in managing social media and other digital communications Strong applied computer skills, with a solid understanding of donor database and fundraising systems (Bloomerang, qGiv, Network for Good) Attention to detail and strong writing skills are essential. Enthusiastic support of ASK’s strategic vision, mission, and goals. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. To apply, please click the button below! Apply

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 Declan don't have to face cancer or serious blood disorders alone. better. Give Today Declan, 5 B-cell ALL 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? From ASK Child Life Specialist to Board President: Meg Garner's Full-Circle Leadership at ASK Jul 15 Meet ASK Kid Nikolas May 29 Meet ASK Kid Kyleigh Apr 25 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'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 Ashby Charity Tub Date: September 1st - 30th Time: All Day Place: Ashby RVA 3010 W Cary St, Richmond, VA, USA If you are shopping in Carytown during the month of September, take a moment to visit Ashby RVA where all sales from their charity tub will be donated to support ASK! You can shop until you drop guilt-free knowing that the money you spend is supporting our mission of making life better for children with cancer and their families across Virginia. Purchase Here Wash, Rinse, Donate & Repeat for ASK! Date: September 1st - October 31st Time: All Day Place: Flagstop Car Wash All Flagstop Car Wash locations are teaming up to help support our mission! Purchase a car wash in advance at the link below and feel good knowing that 50% of your car wash goes back to ASK! Explore the Menu Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters Giveback Date: September 4th Time: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Place: Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters 418 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, USA Mudhouse believes in creating good feeling and, during September's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, each sip of coffee will not only taste great, but will make an impact on the local community. Visit any 3 of their location in Richmond or Charlottesville on Thursday, September 4th and see how your daily coffee can make a difference. Register 13th Annual Fredericksburg Classic Golf Tournament Date: September 12th Time: 9:00 AM Place: Lee's Hill Golf Club 10200 Old Dominion Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, USA We are celebrating 13 years of making life better at the ASK Fredericksburg Golf Classic! Join us as a sponsor, foursome or individual golfer and tee off for the kids during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 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 2025-2026 the best year yet! FBLA students have set a goal or raising $7,500, which could give our middle and high school students a retreat to grow academically and socially twice a year. Ultimately, they are able to connect with others who understand part of their story. We invite you to be part of it too. 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

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 Night at the Diamond Date: September 13 Time: 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM Place: Flying Squirrels Stadium 301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220, USA Get ready for a grand slam of fun! Join us for a picnic and tickets to the Richmond Flying Squirrels game. If you have an ASK shirt, pitch right in and wear it! Our ASK kids will be invited to round the bases for a victory lap on the field and might even get to steal the show with activities between innings! Sign Up Clay Creations: Art Night for Kids and Teens Date: August 22 Time: 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM Place: Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA, USA We are so excited to create with clay! We will have 4 local potters working with us on Friday, August 22 in two amazing sessions. Fredericksburg area ASK kids and siblings ages 5-12 are invited to join us for pizza and pottery fun from 5:00-7:00 Teens and teen siblings ages 13-18 are invited to create from 7:15-9:15 --and don't worry teens, we'll have snacks. :) Learn how to sculpt a cup or bowl and use tools of the pottery trade. All unique pieces will be glazed and fired and ready in about a week! Sign Up Fredericksburg Family Picnic Date: September 6 Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Place: Wilderness Presidential Resort Wilderness Presidential Resort, 9220 Plank Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553, USA Fredericksburg area ASK families are invited to join us for an afternoon of family fun--enjoy a trip on the adventure course or climbing wall, take your swing at mini-golf, and enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings--but most importantly, connect with ASK friends. Sign Up Kids Fall Farm Party @ Braehead Farm Date: October 25 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Place: Braehead Farm Braehead Farm, 1130 Tyler St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA Fredericksburg area ASK kids and siblings ages preschool-12 years old are invited to join us for a morning of Fall Festival fun on the farm Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM @ Braehead Farm. (1130 Tyler St., Fredericksburg 22401). There will be hayrides through the decorated forest, a corn maze, games, and all the barn-raising fun we can pack into one morning. Families are welcome to stay after the event--farm admission lasts all day, so bring a picnic lunch or buy from the farm market and enjoy. Sign Up Fredericksburg Moms' Mini Retreat Date: November 9 Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Place: Stevenson Ridge Riddick House Stevenson Ridge, Meeting Street, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA, USA Calling all Fredericksburg area ASK Moms to our fall Moms' Mini-Retreat @ Stevenson Ridge Sunday, November 9th from 9:30-5:00. Sign Up Fredericksburg Friendsgiving Date: November 18 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Place: HOPE Church Hope Presbyterian Church, 11121 Leavells Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, USA We invite our Fredericksburg-area ASK families to join as we give thanks for our ASK friends. We’ll have a delicious meal followed by a few silly games and Thanksgiving dessert! 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.

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 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 Lauren Estes Program Events Coordinator lestes@askccf.org Olivia Mangini, MPH Program and Impact Coordinator omangini@askccf.org ext. 104 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 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 Bailey Harlow Advocacy Coordinator bharlow@askccf.org ext. 127 Amy L. Williams HR Manager awilliams@askccf.org ext. 112 ASK Board of Directors Meg Garner President VPM Media Corp. Kim Keno Vice President Capital One Gina Honeycutt Secretary & Parliamentarian 12 On Your Side/Gray Media John Pfisterer Treasurer SuperNet, Inc. Marc Cheatham Office of U.S. Senator Tim Kaine Mike Davi EmJayDee, LLC Makisa George Berkshire Hathaway Fred Hagerman Langley Federal Credit Union Kate Keefer Pfizer Jeff McMahan Midtown GC Greg Neel First Citizens Bank Kesha Oates Anthem Pete Peters Town of Vinton Rob Stinett Terumo Aortic Connis Tennessee Community Volunteer Melissa White Northwestern Mutual Steve McCoy Patient First Pro Bono General Counsel 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

Explore ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation's nonprofit financials & annual reports. Transparency through our 501c3 lookup & financial statements. Donate with confidence: Platinum Guidestar Candid transparency rating and four-star Charity Navigator rating. OUR FINANCIALS FINANCIALS 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 Where Your Support Goes We know that a big part of earning your trust is being 100% transparent about how your gifts are used to impact our kids and families. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing commitment to supporting them! 77 cents of every dollar goes to fund ASK programs and services that directly support families of pediatric cancer patients and survivors across Virginia. FY24 REVENUE $4,264,760 FY24 EXPENSES $3,792,798 FY24 PROGRAMS $2,911,329 Reports & Documents Past Annual Reports ASK Form 990

Explore the best ways to give at ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation. Donate funds, snacks, toys, gift cards, and more to make a difference for children and families. WAYS TO GIVE GIVE When you give to ASK, it provides educational support, family and financial support, and program events that offer community and connection. This amazing support means our families have the resources they need to make it through the most challenging days – but there’s more we can do, which is why we need you! Donate Snacks & Drinks Snacks and drinks offer comfort to patients, parents and siblings who often spend long hours at clinic during appointments or at our program events. Shop Snacks Make A Gift Today Donate to provide an ASK family with emotional, financial and educational support as they navigate the twists and turns of their childhood cancer journey. Make a Donation Donate Toys & Treasures Treasure box toys, games and crafts provide a much-needed distraction and pick-me-up after difficult and stressful procedures during treatment. Shop Toys Donate Gift Cards From gasoline to groceries, gift cards help our families stay on top of their mounting everyday expenses. Get in touch with us to see what’s needed most. Contact Us Ways to Donate Join The 1975 Society & Leave A Lasting Legacy As you consider your own legacy, we invite you to think about how you can make a lasting difference in the lives of children with cancer and their families. Since 1975, ASK has been providing comprehensive support to families across Virginia, including financial assistance for everyday expenses, educational support for patients returning to school, and so much more. By including ASK in your plans, you can continue making life better for children with cancer for generations to come. Learn more below about the ways you can make life better for our families in this generation and beyond! Learn More Begin Your Legacy With Us We partner with FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online and can be completed in just a few minutes. Click the link below to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney. Start My Will Gift Intent Form Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity. Fill Out Form Non-Probate Assets Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets. Designate My Beneficiaries Other Ways to Give United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg Our United Way Agency Number: 3175 Employer Donation Matching See if your employer wi ll match your donation! Click here to get started. The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign Our CVC Number: 03281 YOU make a difference Thank you for taking a stand to lessen the burden of cancer for our kids and families throughout Virginia with your time, treasure and talents. How Your Support Helps

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 Kelsey O lszewski , Associate Director of Development, at kolszewski@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

Volunteer with ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation! Sign up and make a difference for kids with cancer through community engagement at our annual events and seasonal volunteer opportunities. VOLUNTEER Your Time Thank you for your interest in supporting ASK with your time and helping hands! We rely on volunteers to help make our fundraising events and program socials run smoothly, to support our organization with donation drives and fundraising, to raise awareness, and to help engage our community in a variety of ways. Interested in volunteering with ASK? Fill out our sign-up form below and we'll reach out to you with upcoming opportunities to get involved! Get Started What are your volunteer opportunities? Volunteer needs vary throughout the year and include helping at our fundraising events like the ASK 5K & Fun Walk, wrapping gifts for the holidays or handing out school supplies. Sign up here to volunteer and we'll email you with all our upcoming volunteer opportunities! How old do I have to be to volunteer? We ask that volunteers are 16 years or older to volunteer at an ASK event. Younger volunteers are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Why should I volunteer? By volunteering your time, energy and expertise with ASK, you are helping to make life better for children with cancer or a serious blood disorder and their families right here in our community. Volunteers lending a helping hand make all of our ASK Events possible. Program events such as the Holiday Party, Fall Festival, and our Kourageous Kids party are great for volunteers who wish to have direct interaction with our ASK families and kids. Fundraising events like the Donut Run, ASK Walk, and the Annual Gala are fun events that require all hands on deck to make the event successful and enjoyable for all. Sign up to be a part of our incredible volunteer crew and you will receive the quarterly newsletter with upcoming volunteer opportunities! Can I get school community service hours for volunteering? Absolutely! Following your volunteer shift, just check in with the ASK staff member in attendance to sign off on your hours. You can also contact one of our two volunteer program leads: Jess Harris, Program Events Coordinator, at jharris@askccf.org or Ivana Micheletti, Special Events Coordinator, at imicheletti@askccf.org. How can I volunteer with kids in the hospital or the ASK Hemoatology/Oncology Clinic? The ASK Hematology/Oncology Clinic is located in the Children’s Pavilion at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR). To volunteer at the clinic or any other inpatient or outpatient areas of the hospital, you must apply through CHoR. More information to volunteer through CHoR can be found at https://www.chrichmond.org/about-us/volunteer. What about volunteering with a group? We welcome groups to join us as volunteers at our two annual 5K events – The ASK Donut Run 5K in November and the ASK 5K & Fun Walk in the spring. Depending on the size of the group, there are some other volunteer opportunities throughout the year at our large program socials and events. What are other ways to get involved with ASK? Along with volunteering, you can make a difference with ASK in many ways, including participating in our fundraising events, starting a community fundraiser or donation drive, or advocating and raising awareness in the community! Visit our Get Involved page for more information. "I have loved being a part of ASK because you can see the immediate impact of your time, energy and donations and the change we are making for children locally." - Meghan Dickey Hale, ASK Ambassador Committee Chair Get More Involved There are lots of ways you can help make life better for children with cancer and their families. Learn how else you can get involved with ASK below! Learn More

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