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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 Dayana Bjorkman Bilingual Community Coordinator (Spanish/English) Get In Touch Jenna Cline Family Support Coordinator Get In Touch Meet Dayana & Jenna They talk with families to see what can make their experience less stressful, often connecting families with financial support and community resources. How they help The challenges that come with a childhood cancer diagnosis can look a little different for everyone. Dayana and Jenna provide the level of support that works with your needs, such as: providing assistance with non-medical expenses, like gas and grocery gift cards checking in regularly to offer a kind word or a listening ear offering a pick-me-up surprise when your child or their siblings feel down inviting families to ASK social events 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. Dayana and Jenna are there to help alleviate some of that stress for you and your family. ASK also encourages 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. Contact Jenna Cline for more information. 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 cancer takes the lives of some children. 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.”

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 Lindsey Jennings, CFRE, MNS Director of Philanthropy ljennings@askccf.org 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 Jess Harris Program Events Coordinator jharris@askccf.org ext. 115 Olivia Mangini, MPH Program and Impact Coordinator omangini@askccf.org ext. 104 Dayana Bjorkman Bilingual Community Coordinator (Spanish/English) dbjorkman@askccf.org ext. 133 Jenna Cline Family Support Coordinator jcline@askccf.org ext. 110 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 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 Susan Newell ASK First STEP Preschool Teacher snewell@askccf.org Tammy Long Fredericksburg Community Coordinator tlong@askccf.org ext. 126 Beanie Mackenzie Richmond Tutor bmackenzie@askccf.org Sue Brooks Fredericksburg Tutor sbrooks@askccf.org Jane Gordon Richmond Tutor ext. 130 Ashley Dressig Master of Social Work Intern adressig@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 Destiny Lee Marketing Content Manager dlee@askccf.org ext. 111 Claire Baugh Marketing Content Coordinator cbaugh@askccf.org ext. 124 Bonnie Carroll Development Data Coordinator bcarroll@askccf.org ext. 116 Jessica Sop Special Events Coordinator jsop@askccf.org ext. 129 Administration Bailey Harlow Advocacy Coordinator bharlow@askccf.org Jasmine Patron Staff Accountant jpatron@askccf.org Amy L. Williams HR Manager awilliams@askccf.org ext. 120 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 Rob Stinnett Terumo Aortic Connis Tennessee Community Volunteer 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

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. Please visit our people page to contact a specific team member at, https://www.askccf.org/our-people. 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

Join us for enriching program events! A community for kids with cancer, helping families build connections through fun activities. ASK: where community and care unite. 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.

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 ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. "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

Enhance your child's education through ASK's comprehensive support services. From tutoring to graduation ceremonies, preschool through high school, we're here for every educational step. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SUPPORT Cancer can greatly impact a child’s education at any age: from time out of school, a transition back to the classroom, or effects from treatment that make learning more challenging. ASK provides educational support from preschool through high school and the transition to adulthood. We are here to make sure your child has the extra help they need. Education Support Navigators In 2022, the state legislature allocated state funds specifically to support childhood cancer for the first time. These funds allow ASK to provide an Education Support Navigator at each pediatric cancer treatment center in Virginia. Our navigators help bridge the gap between the medical team and school team. They help patients and survivors stay on grade level, and receive the accommodations they need to be successful. Find My Navigator Education Support Navigators Back-to-School Supplies We passionately believe that every child deserves a strong start to the school year. We know that parents have a lot to juggle and the cost of school supplies adds up. We are happy to provide a backpack filled with school supplies to help start the school year off right. Back to school is a great time to check in with your Education Support Navigator to make sure your IEP or 504 plan is up to date. In-Person and Online Tutoring In-Person Tutoring In-person tutoring provides a certified teacher to help one-on-one with schoolwork. They’ll meet weekly with your child at a public space, like the library, to provide learning support in a way that your child will understand. In-person tutoring is currently only available in Richmond and Fredericksburg. Online Tutoring Online tutoring is a great option if your child has an IEP and needs some extra help with their schoolwork, but it needs to be in your home and on your schedule. ASK’s online tutoring program matches your child with a carefully chosen academic mentor from our partner, The Brain Bodega, to help with schoolwork and other study skills. They’ll meet online with your child up to twice a week to provide school support in a way that works for your child. If your child receives treatment in Virginia, contact the Education Support Navigator at your hospital or clinic for more information. Tutoring First STEP Preschool The First STEP (Socialization Through Enriched Play) preschool class is a special class at First Baptist Preschool just for our ASK families. Our teachers look for both typical developmental milestones as well as late effects from treatment to help our kids get the best start possible. We take extra cleaning precautions to keep our kids healthy and safe. Our focus is to prepare students for a successful kindergarten experience with skills like sharing, listening, focusing, and cooperating. First STEP Preschool Graduation Ceremony Graduating from high school is no small achievement, and we proudly honor our graduates each spring in an ASK graduation ceremony. Whether your ASK kid went through treatment when they were ten years old or are going through treatment during their senior year of high school, we want to celebrate them. Family, friends, educators, and healthcare providers come together to celebrate this important milestone. ASK Graduation Young Adult Support It’s not unusual for teens and young adults who have been through childhood cancer to feel different from other kids their age. Their experience may have changed them emotionally, academically, and socially. They might not take the typical path of graduating from high school, going to college, and finding a career. Sometimes it’s easier for another adult to ask the questions that help guide them forward into adulthood. Michelle Jarnagin-Johnson, ASK Young Adult Support Coordinator, will talk with your teen or young adult to see where they are in their journey, what their goals are, and what they might need to achieve them. She can assist and connect them with: SAT prep College prep workshop Driving school Community college, vocational school, or college tours Community resources Tuition assistance Job readiness skills Whatever your child’s needs and interests are, Michelle is here to help. Learn More Young Adult Support More Education Resources Education Toolkit Video Library Conferences Webinar Series

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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

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: 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 FRED Family Night @ Urban Air Date: March 13 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Place: Urban Air 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 at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. 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. Sign Up ASK Sports Night Mash-Up @ the Fredericksburg Field House Date: April 25 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Place: Fredericksburg Field House 3411 Shannon Park Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, USA Calling all Fredericksburg-area ASK Kids, Teens, and siblings (ages 5 and up) to join for an afternoon of fun at the field house. First we'll take to the field for some games–soccer, sport challenges, dodgeball, free-play silliness, and then we'll grab some pizza and popcorn afterwards. Parents, while the kids play, you are welcome to stay for a presentation by ASK Education Navigator, Jon Longenecker, on Special Education Law and Advocating for Your Child. All participants receive a free special education law reference book. Sign Up Special Education Law: Advocating for Your Child Date: April 25 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Place: Fredericksburg Field House 3411 Shannon Park Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, USA Parents, we’d love for you to join us for a presentation on special education law and advocating for your child hosted by Jon Longenecker, ASK Education Navigator. *This event is at the same time as our ASK Sports Mash-Up so your children will be engaged and active while you attend. All parents will receive a free special education law reference book, and there will be additional time to ask questions. Save the date ASK Family Night with the Fredericksburg Nationals Date: June 5 Time: 6:35 PM - 10:00 PM Place: Virginia Credit Union Stadium 42 Jackie Robinson Wy, 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 5 @ Virginia Credit Union Stadium from pregame 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! Waitlist Fredericksburg Summer Camp: June 15-19 (week 1) Date: June 15-19 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Place: FUMC (Fredericksburg United Methodist Church) 308 Hanover St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA Summer Camp is back in Downtown Fredericksburg June 15-19, so get ready for a week of ASK-style fun in the ‘Burg! Registration is open to all rising first grade ASK Kids and siblings. Thank you for your interest in 2026 ASK Fredericksburg Summer Camp (June 15–19). As of February 12, Week One is sold out and registration is closed. To join the Week One waitlist, please use the ‘Waitlist’ link or register for Week Two below. Sign Up Fredericksburg Summer Camp: July 13-17 (week 2) Date: July 13-17 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Place: FUMC (Fredericksburg United Methodist Church) 308 Hanover St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA We're excited to announce that we've added a second week (July 13-17) of summer camp to our programming this year to accommodate more campers and more fun. Campers may attend one week of camp each summer to make sure all our families get an opportunity for summer fun. 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 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 Help us spread holiday cheer to ASK Kids this year by shopping our Annual Holiday Toy Drive Wishlist today! 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