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OUR PEOPLE PEOPLE A community of care you can count on. ASK Staff Leadership Team Amy Godkin Executive Director agodkin@askccf.org ext. 102 Rachael Schrinel Director of Philanthropy rschrinel@askccf.org ext. 103 Barbara Snuggs Director of Finance & Administration bsnuggs@askccf.org ext. 115 Program Team Alma Morgan Associate Director of Education amorgan@askccf.org ext. 117 Kimberly Stroud, MSW Family Support Manager kstroud@askccf.org ext. 106 Michelle Jarnigan-Johnson Young Adult Support Coordinator mjohnson@askccf.org ext. 107 Laura Pruitt Program Events Coordinator lpruitt@askccf.org ext. 120 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 Alex Harrell Program & Impact Coordinator aharrell@askccf.org ext. 104 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 Amy L. Williams HR Manager awilliams@askccf.org ext. 112 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 Tim Parent Mungo Homes Connis Tennessee Community Volunteer John Waters Biringer Builders Melissa White Northwestern Mutual Isaac Wright Financial Dynamics & Associates, Inc. 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

We're here to make life a little better. Your generosity means kids like Brendan don't have to face cancer or serious blood disorders alone. better. Give Today Brendan, 8 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 Through your generosity, we've been able to provide Assistance, Support, and Kindness to thousands of people in Virginia who have been impacted by childhood cancer: people like parents Russ and Jenny, and their 11-year-old son, Gavin, who was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma. Meet this amazing family as they share their story and see how your support provided the care and community they needed to make it through the impossible. See More 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 Brendan Dec 20, 2024 Meet ASK Kid Glis Dec 11, 2024 Meet ASK Kid Ruby Nov 21, 2024 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

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 Family Support Manager Get In Touch Meet Kim ASK Family Support Manager, 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.”

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

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

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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

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. Marketing Content Manager Program and Impact Coordinator Marketing Content Manager ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is seeking a full-time Marketing Content Manager to support our marketing and communications efforts. This person will work closely with the Associate Director of Marketing to support the production of ASK’s external and internal-facing communications, both digital and print. Some of the most crucial tasks for this person are to enhance philanthropic support, event marketing, and family participant connection by communicating ASK’s mission and impact through the website, blog, digital, and print materials to a variety of stakeholder groups. The Marketing Content Manager reports to the Associate Director of Marketing and will partner with the Marketing Content Coordinator. Additionally, they will work closely with the Director of Philanthropy and ASK staff to ensure all development-related and mission-derived content marketing needs are being met in service to fundraising and advancement goals, and to the organization’s vision and strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities The Marketing Content Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities in five core areas (with estimates of time devoted to each). Website Management and User Experience: (20%) Create, update, and coordinate website content and design, ensuring that information is accurate, up-to-date, and informative. Implement and oversee UX/UI design and development to enhance the user experience and ensure a visually appealing and user-friendly website. Collect and share compelling stories that illustrate and highlight the impact of ASK. Search Engine Optimization (SEO): (15%) Conduct thorough keyword research to identify relevant and high-impact keywords related to ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation's mission, events, and services. Optimize website content, including headlines, meta descriptions, and on-page content, to improve organic search visibility and click-through rates. Ensure technical SEO best practices are properly implemented, such as optimizing site speed, mobile responsiveness, and schema markup. Monitor and analyze organic search rankings, organic traffic, and other relevant SEO metrics to identify opportunities for improvement. Regularly audit the website for broken links, crawl errors, and other technical issues that might affect search engine performance. Utilize tools like Google Search Console, Moz, SEMrush, or other relevant SEO tools to track progress and identify areas of improvement. Regularly report to the Associate Director of Marketing on SEO performance, strategy effectiveness, and recommended improvements. Metrics and Analytics: (10%) Utilize tools like Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic, user behavior, and engagement metrics. Use data insights to make informed decisions about content, design, and user experience improvements. Monitor, and track website performance metrics such as page load times, bounce rates, and conversion rates to identify areas for improvement. Report out analytics and metrics to the Associate Director of Marketing. Additionally ensuring that a month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter analysis is run and reported out as well. Communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities with the leadership team and other departments. Content Creation for the Development Department: (40%) Work closely with other Development Department team members to understand their needs and align content marketing efforts with fundraising goals. Develop compelling and effective event flyers, postcards, email newsletters, save-the-dates, signage, posters, slide shows, and event materials including fundraising websites and pitch decks to support the Development Department's fundraising efforts. Collaborate with designers and copywriters to create engaging content that aligns with ASK's branding. Lead the creation of ASK's annual report, ensuring it effectively showcases the organization's achievements, financials, and impact. Provide support for audio, video, and multimedia production of in-person and online events. Develop, design, and execute email templates, header images, and additional creative materials needed for the organizational newsletter, and development emails. Scheduling and deploying emails for the development team and organization as needed. Administrative Duties (15%) Ensure all content adheres to brand values and style. Support development and special events, including public speaking appearances, working at fundraising events, or attending events to represent ASK in the community. Education, Experience & Skills Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience. 3 to 5 years of experience in the communications, marketing, public relations, advocacy, and/or fundraising field. Graphic design experience required with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. Video experience preferred. Proven experience in content development, for digital and print communications. Website UX/UI experience. Wix CMS experience preferred. Data analytics and metric retention for SEO and website performance This is a full-time (40 hours per week), in-person position. The starting salary is $70,000. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. 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 send a cover letter and resume to jobs@askccf.org by November 16, 2024, with the subject line “Marketing Content Manager". 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 Program and Impact Coordinator The Program and Impact Coordinator will support programs in the following Virginia communities: Central Virginia, Southwest Virginia, Charlottesville, Hampton Roads, and Northern Virginia. ASK’s programs provide emotional, social, educational, and financial support to children and families during and after pediatric cancer treatment. This position manages the program database, financial assistance program, data analytics, and evaluation strategies while providing administrative support to program staff. Key Responsibilities Manage and administer the Making Life Better Fund for direct financial assistance. Administer gift card assistance as needed and in coordination with the Family Support Manager. Design, update, and maintain the client database (Apricot), including staff training and ongoing evaluation, to ensure that it meets the program team's needs and goals. Input and organize various data types into the database from physical and digital sources, ensuring accuracy and data integrity. Lead, design, and administer annual program evaluation strategy to determine impact and areas of improvement. Gather, organize, and analyze data to answer questions and identify key trends for strategic decisions. Generate reports to the program, development, and leadership team related to client and program metrics. Provide quantitative and qualitative data for grant reports. Provide support as needed for social, community, and education programs, including but not limited to registration, bill payment, promotion, communication, and administrative follow- up. Support program staff and marketing with monthly and quarterly newsletters and print materials (flyers, postcards, etc) as needed. Attend and support program team events/socials as needed. Education, Experience & Skills Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience; at least five years prior administrative experience preferred. Database, evaluation, and data analytics experience required. Experience in the cancer treatment process is highly favored but not necessary. Must be self-disciplined and motivated to work in a challenging environment. Organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to collaborate with staff and clients of diverse backgrounds and needs. Ability to build relationships across a diverse population. Ability to work independently while functioning within a team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This is a full-time, in-person position. The salary range starts at $50,000. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. The position reports to the Family Support Manager. Interested applicants should apply through January 24th, 2025. 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 competitive salary, health benefits, a simple IRA with match, holidays, and PTO, a pleasant, energetic work environment, and an engaging, purposeful workplace culture. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@askccf.org , with the subject line “Program Impact 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

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

PROGRAM EVENTS EVENTS Our program events are offered to patients and survivors enrolled with ASK, as well as their families. We offer program events for the entire family, but also events for specific members in your family or for specific age groups. Learn more about the types of program events we offer, who they’re for, and which ones are available in your region, below! Explore ASK Events Family Events Tap for Details Young Adult Events Tap for Details Preschool Events Tap for Details Sibling-Only Events Tap for Details After School Socials Tap for Details Parent-Only Events Tap for Details Latino Family Events Tap for Details Teen Events Tap for Details 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.

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: 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.

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 Fredericksburg Family Bingo Night Date: January 10 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Place: HOPE Church 11121 Leavells Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, USA Fredericksburg area ASK families are invited to join us for some fabulous winter fun. We'll start with a family-style dinner and then roll right into some Bingo fun. Everyone is a winner at ASK Family Bingo Night! Sign Up ASK Fredericksburg Teen Bowling Night Date: February 7 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Place: Bowlero Fredericksburg Bowlero Fredericksburg, 12100 Kilarney Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, USA Our Fredericksburg ASK Teens and their teen siblings are invited to eat, laugh, and bowl at Fredericksburg Bowlero on Friday, February 7. Come spend the evening with ASK friends as we take to the lanes for some fun--high scores or not, it's sure to be a blast! Sign Up Fredericksburg Family Night at Urban Air Date: March 14 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Place: Urban Air Trampoline Park & Adventure Park Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, 4254 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, USA Fredericksburg area ASK families are invited to join us for a hopping good time to kick off spring on Friday, March 14 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park (4254 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg 22407). Jump, climb, shoot and enjoy everything the park has to offer with all the perks of a Platinum Pass and share pizza and drinks with other ASK families as you play. 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.