The Next Step Fund, Inc.
TOP-RATED 2011
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Target demographics: Teenagers and young adults with cancer, HIV and sickle cell disease in New England and beyond.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 350 beneficiaries per year
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: -Administrative/Office assistance
-Grant research
-Photography
-Teach educational workshop centering on a professional field to youth at one of our programs
-Assistance at special events (wine tastings and Falmouth Road Race)
Geographic areas served: New England, National
Mission:
To shatter limitations and elevate aspirations of teens and young adults impacted by cancer and life threatening blood diseases.
Results:
Next Step has served over 3,000 deserving young people at retreats and educational workshops across the country.
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I attended the Face Forward program through Next Step for the first time last summer. I have Mitochondrial Disease which is a progressive energy metabolism disorder that causes multiple organ failure. I was a little hesitant when I first got to the camp, but it was probably one of the best weeks of ...
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Peg C.
08/16/12
I have been associated with Next Step since it’s beginning. My daughter, Emily was one of it’s very first members, and actually attended the first retreat on Thompson Island back in June 2004. Em was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 12. She attended an incredible camp which gave her love, ...
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lparker329
02/25/12
This is such an incredible organization and I'm so happy I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Face Forward retreat last summer. Being able to witness the bonds and friendships made over those few days was truly amazing. The population Next Step serves is so deserving...
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