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Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
Mission: Mission Statement Faces of Courage Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit cancer patient support organization, dedicated to providing, free of charge, programs emphasizing practical education; life coping strategies; and improved self esteem; through non-threatening, engaging, and recreational outings and overnight camps, including culturally relevant programs for minorities, which encourage a sense of “community” rather than isolation, with a primary goal of helping the cancer patient navigate their way through the treatment process and to thrive as a survivor.
Results: Since our founding in 2004 by Peggie D. Sherry Faces of Courage Foundation has served over 11,000 cancer survivors and their families. All programs are provided at no cost to the participants.
Target demographics: Faces of Courage provides, at no cost, day outings and overnight camps for women, children and families touched by cancer and blood disorders.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 1,500 campers diagnosed with cancer and their immediate family members.
Geographic areas served: Florida and beyond
Programs: Free programs for women and children to pormote the spirit and well being while undergoing tratment of cancer and other blood disordrs
The Faces of Courage Foundation has shown true dedication to helping make a difference in the lives of children coping with cancer and other blood disorders like sickle cell anemia. I appreciate the earnest efforts and community networking they have extended to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Upper Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando Counties, Inc. On many occasions their commitment has brought joy to our clients. Thank you for all you do Faces of Courage. Sincerely, Naomi L. Mathews
