Compass to Care was a great help for our family . We live in California and traveled to Pennsylvania for our son’s treatment they have helped us with transportation to make the commute for all his appointments and emergency trips to the hospital. Our son required a cell transplant and this was a great help always answered our call/text even after office hours making our situation a little easier. We are so grateful.
Great time for a great cause. The food, bar, venue, and silent auction were all incredible. Props to whoever put this together.
A year and a half ago, I was looking at places to volunteer at and found Compass to Care. Since the beginning everyone has been very friendly and helpful. The staff, board/associate board members, and volunteers collectively share in the same mission, to help get children to their cancer treatments. This is a great place to volunteer if you’d like to make an impact in these children’s lives and have fun while you’re doing it. Thank you Michelle, Danielle V, Danielle G, and Essy for being great leaders and creating an expectional environment to volunteer in. I’m looking forward to making many more memories at Compass to Care!
I have 10 plus years of experience in the pediatric oncology field and serve as a social worker. I have worked with Compass to Care for several years and they are so easy to work and provide dependable support for patients who otherwise wouldn't have the ability to get to their medical appointments. Some live too far out for Medicaid transportation to be useful, so being able to rely on Compass to Care to help these families access care is huge. Thank you so much for all that you do for pediatric oncology patients and their families!
I had a blast attending this event with some old friends. It was a good way to reconnect with everyone and celebrate a great cause! We raised a lot of money for a very special foundation. We had people fly in from Minneapolis, Kansas City(by train) and Dallas just to make it to the event. Special shout out to Jimmy Topping for inviting us as his guests. That guy is gonna keep doing big things.
I have volunteered for Compass to Care multiple times. I have always been met with positive people and made to feel welcome. It is an amazing cause, and so simple to volunteer. It was a great experience and was one of the first volunteer experiences I had which led to many more in the future. The people there are so dedicated and truly care about everyone they are helping.
This charity provides travel to children braving cancer. As a childhood survivor myself, this mission is close to my heart. The cost of cancer takes a toll on financially stable families as well. Please reach out if you need help or volunteer or donate if you are able to support some of these amazing families
Compass to Care is an incredible organization with a heart of gold. I've been a volunteer for two years, and it's wonderful to see how many children and families the Compass to Care team helps. Everyone is committed to helping families by making transportation for their child's cancer treatments possible. Transportation is often overlooked, but it is so important for kids to be able to get to their treatment. Compass to Care zeroes in on this need with care and compassion. Compass to Care provides hope to many families and is always looking for ways to reach more children in need. I am happy to be able to be a part of this wonderful organization.
Compass to Care has been an absolute lifesaver for me as a single mom with a child battling cancer. Their unwavering support and dedication to ensuring my child makes it to every appointment have been nothing short of amazing. They've lifted a tremendous weight off my shoulders, allowing me to focus on what truly matters – my child's well-being. Their compassion, efficiency, and commitment are a beacon of hope during the toughest of times. I can't thank them enough for being there when it mattered most. Compass to Care is a true blessing for families like mine
Compass to Care is a wonderful organization! It's amazing to see the impact that they are making for so many children, helping them with access to cancer treatment. I've sponsored and volunteered at their 5K Bubble Run in Park Ridge, and it always feels good to see the amount of care that goes into these events to held the children. Michelle and everyone involved in this organization are great people who truly care about the lives that they are touching.
I have always wanted to donate to a good cause and while there are many great non-profit organizations that deserve that, I chose Compass to Care because they cater to one of the most vulnerable populations: Children. Children living with cancer don't have the same opportunity as the rest of us to enjoy this life, so if it's within our capacity to make an impact no matter how small, let's do it. Let's do it because that could be our brother or sister or daughter and son.
Compass to Care is an organization that truly thinks outside the box by examining barriers to care & offering essential transportation. If you can't get to where you need to be to get the treatment you need because A B and C, like a delicate flower petal, you wither away. It's that simple.
As a nurse I have worked with the current Program Manager, Essy C. and I can attest that her work ethics is above and beyond. Essy is a multicultural, kind, initiative human being who developed her case management skills by not shying away from challenges. I truly believe that Essy does everything in her power to help those families in need. I am proud to have known her as a colleague and I hope Compass to Care continue to grow & thrive.
I've been on the board for several years and always amazed by the passion and commitment of the Compass to Care team. The organization is a small non-profit with limited staff that work tirelessly to ensure the kids and families are taken care of during their difficult journey. Compass to Care serves children across the country to provide access to life-saving cancer treatment with a focus on families in poverty or in financial need. This is a niche mission that is forgotten but critical to ensure kids can get to their treatments. Meeting the families and kids the organization supports is always emotional and rewarding. Thank you Compass to Care for all your support!
I absolutely loved working with this great foundation and I am very glad to have joined! You can immediately tell how much everyone there is dedicated to what they do and to achieving the best possible result. Having the opportunity to offer a helping hand and contribute to their great work has been incredible. The joys they bring to families is indescribable!
Working with this beautiful organization has been a blessing. Everyone is so warm and has such big hearts! I love being surrounded by the families and seeing our community come together. I am truly hopeful for the kids we meet along the way knowing they are backed up by such a great organization.
I've truly enjoyed working for Compass to Care. Not only do I whole-heartedly believe in their mission to fund transportation to life-saving cancer treatments for children, but I believe in the genuine people who lead the organization. Compass to Care's leaders are kind, caring, and passionate about their jobs and the children they serve, and it's inspiring to work under their guidance.
Our daughter was diagnosed at six years old with stage IV liver cancer. Compass to Care has helped our family so much. We live over 30 minutes from our closest hospital and they have helped us with gas to make the commute for all her appointments and emergency travels to the hospital. Our daughter required a liver transplant in another states. Compass to Care also helped pay for travel and parking in the airport. We are so grateful for this charity. At a time when gas prices are so high this company stepped up and helped our family out in making it a little easier to survive this difficult time. Thank you Compass to Care!
Thank you Compass to Care for the amazing help & support you are granting with us families in this tough times of our lives.
I wish to once again express my gratitude for supporting us with transportation for treatment. We definitely know we are safe when there is the Compass Care team with us!
Hi I am a Mom of 2 kids that were both born at 25 weeks. We have spent months in the hospital with both children. My Daughter was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma at the height of the pandemic. There was little to no way of transporting her to hospital and clinic for appointments. I don't know how to drive so only means was public transportation. My 1st fear was exposing her to Covid or some other communicable disease on the bus or train. My 2nd fear was being on the bus or train after chemo and she was not feeling well. Compass to Care was suggested by the Social Worker at Lurie's. Compass to Care was the answer to both of my fears and more. We have been apart of the Compass to Care family for about 2 years now. We are forever grateful for all that they have done and continue to do for our family.
My name is Luke Becker. I'm a cook with 5 children and a beautiful girlfriend at home.. About 7 months ago my son Kaleb was diagnosed with large b cell lymphoma. It required extensive chemotherapy to get rid of the tumor that had grown in his head. We live in waterloo and the treatment center was in Iowa city. So as u can imagine I had countless trips back and fourth trying to be in two places at once. Being there for Kaleb going through horrible agonizing side effects of the chemo. While also trying to be there for my 4 daughters back at home. Making sure everything stayed okay on both ends.
Compass to care gave me a card that has paid for virtually every single trip. During these hard times dealing with all the struggles one faces in this type of situation to have sumone step in and pay for sumthing so critical but also so very expensive like fuel. To take the financial stress of getting back and fourth out of the equation has been a gift like I've never received. The people who run this organization are truly angels . I have no idea how I would have made all this work without them. Thank you so much. We owe you more then words can describe.
Eternally great-full
Luke Becker and family
Anthony was diagnosed at 3yo w BCell ALL. Compass to Care has been supporting us through travel costs since his diagnosis. They have been a pillar of support & hope for our family through it all.
My son was diagnosed with cancer at 9 yrs old. He is currently in remission at 11. He still has another year of maintenance treatment. I am a single mom on a single income. Compass to Care has been a huge help with transportation and occasional hotel stays when my son has early morning/long day procedures/treatments. I have always received such excellent correspondence from Celeste who has always been there when I’ve had questions or needed anything. They have truly helped my little family with our financial struggles due to this medical diagnosis. I am truly grateful for all they have done and for all those who pledge donations to help families like ours.
Compass to care has eased the burden of having to travel to get my son cancer care. They have paid an astronomical amount of money for me to park in NYC for up to 10 days at a time, paid for gas to treatment and have been so easy to contact and get a response. Please consider donating to this cause. Some pediatric cancers are hard to treat and us parents have to travel far to get experimental treatment and there are not many organizations that will help especially with parking garage fees which are unbelievable! They have really been a god send in making it easier to get my child the care he needs and took the burden off my chest of logistical financial issues. Thank you so much Compass to care! We appreciate you so much!
When my son got sick I didn’t know how or what to do I had to resign from my job because I’m a single parent and I had to be his caretaker this program allowed me not to worry about transportation issue and for that I am truly thankful I don’t know how I would have done it without a job right now so thank you compass care because without you I don’t know what we would have done ❤️
This charity has been so helpful to our family. My daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in 2015 and relapsed again in 2018. We are making our 30th trip to NYC this week for scans and we could not have done it without their travel help. Thank You!!
Compass to Care is an outstanding organization! I have been part of the Associate Board for almost 3 years and it has given me the opportunity to help those in need and build friendships that will last a lifetime! Michelle is incredible and I’m so lucky to be part of her journey to help those in need of cancer treatments.
As a volunteer with Compass to Care I love volunteering for this organization because I know that all of the effort I put in helps to raise funds for children who really need it. Compass to Care is a great organization that fills a huge void in the delivery of care spectrum for families whose children are undergoing cancer treatment. I am still amazed by the stories from the families who were helped by Compass to Care. This organization truly makes a positive impact on children undergoing cancer treatment and fills a huge 'financial' gap that is not covered by health insurance or any other method.
As a donor to Compass to Care I love knowing that my support makes a direct impact on children with cancer and their families. This is such a trying time for families and I know that my support makes it a little easier.
Simply put, Compass to Care truly helps save lives by providing children with cancer the ability to travel to life-saving treatment. From covering travel, lodging and other logistical expenses, this terrific organization allows families in financial distress to still access the life-saving cancer treatment for their beloved child.
If you need a great cause to support and be inspired by, look no further.
We have been fighting cancer for 15 years. We could not continue this fight without the support of Compass to Care. Cancer is financially draining. Compass to care helps lift that burden by helping families get the treatment they need and we are truly blessed to have the help from them. We honestly couldn’t do it without them.
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Great mission and amazing people to volunteer for. I would highly recommend this charity for individuals that are trying to find ways to make a difference.
Compass to Care is an incredible organization that efficiently utilizes its resources to support hundreds of children and their families. I have been involved with this organization for about a year, and have been truly astonished with how caring, thoughtful, and driven this Foundation is. I am proud to support this Foundation and am always encouraging others to do the same!
So many people forget about the cost of transportation that families have to cover just to get their children back and forth to necessary and life saving appointments and treatments. This organization is amazing and has taken this burden off of so many families. I am so proud to support them.
We are happy to support Compass to Care and their mission. Compass to Care is very transparent about how our donations make an impact for families and that our donations are used for children getting to and from cancer treatment.
Compass to Care is a fantastic organization committed to helping children be able to access the life saving treatment they need! If you are looking for an organization to support Compass to Care is a great choice.
Compass to Care has such an important mission by paying for traveling costs for families fighting cancer!
Founder Michelle Ernsdorff is an outstanding and caring human!!
GREAT org, GREAT team— the CLOZTALK team is honored to call C2C our partner!!
CLOZTALK team
>> Jonny Imerman, co-founder
I have known the founding members of this organization, for a few years now, and I can speak of the immense dedication and passion they have for this cause and for helping these families. I have witnessed the hours of preparation for fundraising events and the daily work providing aid to the families. The selfless efforts are evident in the extremely low administration costs versus the high amount of funds actually going to help those in need; no other charity has this level of fiscal integrity, I believe. It is a pleasure of mine to be a donor to this organization and to attend their heartfelt annual gala where we can witness the impact this organization has on the families and children themselves.
Compass to Care has become the official charity for the Lifetoughkids Boxing Club, Chicago, IL
We support this charity because they do very important work in the world of childhood cancer. We will always support them. Thank you for helping keep the children going to their much needed appointments and care. keep up the great work CTC.
Lifetoughkids Boxing Club Loves you guys!!!!
Compass to Care is one of the most meaningful cancer charities out there. We love what they do for the children. I lost my sister to cancer and it makes me so proud to support this wonderful charity Compass to Care. Michelle does an amazing job for her charity.
Compass to Care and its members continue to strive to make a difference for children and their families across the country. Not only has the organization helped those in need by covering the cost and logistics of travel, but also those of us passionate about the cause grow professionally. With other members of the associate board, we have been able to bring diverse backgrounds together for a common cause that has resulted in year-over-year growth for the organization and our fundraising efforts. We are proud of the work we have done and look forward to expanding and being able to help more and more families across the country.
Compass to Care provides support for families across the country. When families don’t have to worry about the extra expense of travel and how they are going to get their child to treatment, they can truly focus on the well-being of their child.
I've worked with Compass To Care for several years assisting with various technical needs. Michelle always has the children and families top of mind for everything we do. I'm glad that I can support this cause even in a small way.
Compass to Care fills a vital need for vulnerable families from all over the country!
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Compass to Care has such a clear mission in helping kids with cancer. We know, as donors, that our funding is going to directly impact these children and help them get to cancer treatment.
We wanted to pass on our warm thoughts concerning our firm’s participation in the virtual 5k/walk hosted by Compass to Care this past August. We and our staff members learned so much and appreciate the financial need your charity provides in defraying the travel costs for families already burdened with a child’s cancer diagnosis. Keep up the great work
Michelle Ernsdorff has done an amazing job creating a charity that helps families with a very specific cost when it comes to battling cancer. I remember when she first started it and she's helped hundreds of families in the fight of their lives. Words cannot express how valuable this charity is.
I learned about Compass to Care and their mission this past year. Like the dedication of our health care workers during these troubling times, Compass to Care’s continued efforts to assure that the families of cancer patients can afford to get to their treatment facilities is deserving of our utmost respect and appreciation. Your organization is vital to the families of children fighting cancer. The two virtual events I have attended this year have been impressive and informative. I will continue to support your fund raising activities and mission.
Compass to Care was incredibly helpful during my daughter’s cancer treatment! They provided us with financial help so that we could travel to and from the hospital without having to worry about paying for gas and parking fees. It was a relief knowing that we had one less thing to worry about.
Compass to care is a wonderful organization that has helped take away part of our financial burdens by helping us pay for our gas and parking when we have appointments for our daughter's treatment. Without them and their support we would have had that extra worry. Thank you for all you have done for our family. Alyssa and our family will forever be grateful.
Compass to Care is a fantastic organization. I have been a board member for just over 6 months and have seen the amazing work they do. This is something near and dear to my heart, and am grateful to be a part of this cause. I think what sets this organization apart from many others, is they focus on costs that are often times forgotten but add up very quickly when you have a sick child.
Our company has supported Compass to Care for several years, because we really love what they do and believe in their mission. As a former healthcare worker (and a mom), I can truly appreciate the work this team does to help families with sick children. For a family being faced with such a difficult time, it is so important for them to know that an organization exists that can help them along the way, both financially and emotionally. For a parent, it is unimaginable having to watch your child go through such an illness, and having the comfort of knowing you can be there, and not have to be stressed about how you are going to be there due to financial restraints, is such a huge burden lifted off of these families. Since the founder, Michelle, and her family experienced the same circumstances and hardships during Michelle's childhood, they are uniquely equipped to assist these families that are facing the same now. Not only is the Compass to Care a truly worthy organization to support, but their founder & leadership team are wonderful examples of beautiful souls giving back to the community. We will continue to support Michelle and her team to do the work they need to for these amazing children and their families.
Thank you,
Susan Sparks (& Stacey Sparks)
owners, Sport Motoring
I have been a member of the Associate Board and am honored to have the opportunity to work for such an important cause. These children and families need the support Compass to Care offers. By collaborating with young professionals for various events throughout the year, including our Gold Ribbon Gala, we make it possible to help even more children travel to cancer treatment.
Compass to care has been wonderful in paying for our Gas and parking every time our son has an appointment which his appointments are 2 hours from home.
Our little one makes it to every leukemia appointment with the help of compass to care!!!!! Miss Jaylynn is 10 yrs old an full of smiles, we love you all at compas to care thanks for helping our family!!! The Mozingo family
I been involved with Compass to Care for 10 years. Throughout the growth of the organization, one thing has always remained contact – our focus on caring for the child and family. We realize that having a child with cancer comes with many challenges. Our team removes the travel barrier, which is a vital part of the child’s journey toward a cure. But we are so much more to these families. We are a constant source of care and compassion offering relief during a time of need. It is an honor to be on the Board of an organization that makes an immediate impact for families each and every day.
Five years ago I started volunteering for Compass to Care and it has continued to be a wonderful and rewarding experience year over year. Michelle does a fantastic job ensuring the events are well run, and that there is a role for those that want to take part. The Annual Fashion Show has become my favorite Fall event, and the amount of growth the Bubble Run 5K has seen speaks to the focus and reach this extremely worthwhile non profit has. It is truly inspiring to hear and see the stories of the lives Compass to Care has helped .
When my daughter was diagnosed our world turned upside down. I had to stop working, which cause a huge financial strain. Compass to Care has taken much of that stress off by helping us pay for parking, gas, & lodging when we had to travel out of state. Without this organization we wouldn’t have been able go out of state or park at the hospital during the long hospital stays. Their team has shown us compassion along with financial assistance. Words cannot express our gratitude.
Our baby boy Johnny Morris from Boston Massachusetts was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk nmyc Neuroblastoma at 6 months old. He is now 4 1/2 and has fought extremely hard the entire time. After 40 plus rounds of chemo and radiation, 2 relapses, a brain and adrenal gland tumor removed, Johnny is now being treated in Manhattan New York, our 5th state. Without compass to care we would not be able to afford the constant travel back and forth. Fighting cancer for almost 5 years has taken a brutal toll on our entire family! Without this charity we would be in a very difficult situation. We hold Compass to Care very close to our hearts for helping us, stay #Johnnystrong !!!!
They are all saints! My son was diagnosed with retinoblastoma and the nearest specialist was in LA and we are in northern Utah. They help with plane tickets, hotels, Uber to and from the hospital and gas when we see oncology in Utah. They truly care about every family they help and no words could ever thank them enough.
Compass to Care has made the load of caring for a sick child, much lighter. My two and a half hour, weekly, commute has been covered for the last five months by Compass to Care. I am so grateful that this foundation was suggested by our hospital’s social worker within the first 24 hours of my son’s diagnosis. The staff has been more than friendly and definitely do their best to help during this season of our lives. We are so grateful to the workers and the donors whom have made this possible for my family.
It’s nice to know the money I donate goes directly to the families that need it. I know first hand how expensive it is to go back and forth to the hospital to get treatment.
It has been a real pleasure working with Compass to Care! All of the volunteers I've worked with are genuinely excited to be able to help kids with cancer. Everyone really puts their heart into every event and mailing that I've helped out with.
When my daughter was diagnosed at 4 years old with Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, I left my job to be her side during chemotherapy. Our family’s finances were extremely tight, and Compass to Care made a huge difference in our lives by paying for the travel-related expenses (gas and parking) of getting her to treatment, which were significant. We are forever thankful to Compass to Care.
Our daughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer found mostly in children. We live over 350 miles away and Compass to Care has helped our family out in many ways. Being able to care for our daughter without worrying about the financial struggles of traveling and room and board has made this process in our lives a little bit easier. They have been very easy to work with and are very understandable with last minute trips. We are so blessed to have this foundation in our lives.
Great organization. Really cares about its cause and community. All the proceeds from the events are carefully managed and go to families without the financial means to get cancer treatment for their children
Compass to Care has been an amazing non-profit to work with. Christine and Michelle have went above and beyond for our family. We are beyond blessed for everything they do for us!
The people that work for this organization are all driven and passionate about the cause. It has been a fantastic opportunity to work for such an organization that truly makes a difference.
This non profit Compass to Care was an amazing help and allowed my family to not be stressed about getting to my daughter on the daily. One less bill to worry about at such a trying time
Compass To Care has become very near my heart in the affect it has made on families struggling to keep their child alive through an awful time. I love involving my daughter in the reason we help this organization as she has had a classmate fight through leukemia and is winning that fight.
Compass to Care is one of my most favorite places to contribute my giving dollars. First of all, they are a lean, well run organization. So I know that a huge percentage of my money is going straight to the kids and families who need it. I also LOVE the fact that I can give money throughout the year if fairly small chunks and know the exact difference I can make. If I give a hundred dollars, I know exactly how many tanks of gas that's going to buy. It feels good to know that whatever I give starts making a difference in that very moment.
I became involved with Compass to Care almost two years ago and have been on its Associate Board ever since. Since the first time I attended a Compass to Care event, I've been so moved by the passionate work this organization carries out.
I'm most impressed by the organization's focused mission to help kids with cancer travel for treatment. It's such a practical and necessary need, and this organization's funding fills an important gap in support for cancer patients and their families.
Furthermore, I've had the chance to work closely with founder Michelle Ernsdorff, and I don't think I've met a more dedicated and passionate person in my life. She's so committed to this organization and speaks so genuinely about the families Compass to Care works with. I truly admire her unwavering focus on telling these children's stories and raising awareness for the need to help families traveling for treatment.
I consider myself lucky to have the opportunity to work with such an outstanding nonprofit organization!
As a mother of a childhood cancer survivor I know first hand the hardships families are faced with in traveling to get care for their child. I am proud to be on the Board of Directors of Compass to Care to help other families like ours who need help with traveling expenses. The families are so thankful for our help as it is one thing they do not have to worry about and can focus on a cure for their child.
During the last 6 months, I was an accounting intern in a Non-profit organization named Compass to Care, The Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundation. It is a charitable organization that is dedicated to ensuring under-served families can access life-saving cancer treatment for their children. I helped to summarize current financial data by collecting and documenting information and prepare financial report. The most creative part of the internship was to analyze the operating activities. Based on the donation income and expense, I gave some advises on the charity events and future operation goals. Moreover, I helped to arrange some charity events of the organization. Every time we achieve the donation goal, I feel like helping more and more families. All my efforts would pay off.
I write this review on the day I am celebrating my 26th year as a cancer survivor. Through the great work of Compass to Care, I am able to give back - give children the same opportunity I had as a kid with cancer to have a chance at life.
As a child I was lucky to live close enough to a hospital that was capable of treating my rare form of cancer. Most children aren't as lucky, but they deserve the same opportunity and chance to beat the disease as I did. Compass to Care provides that opportunity. They help children and their families with the means to get to the hospital deemed necessary to save their life. I am honored to be part of this amazing organization. I am honored to do my part to support children with their family on the life-saving journey.
We feel so fortunate to have gotten in contact with Michelle Ernsdorff and Compass to Care! Our son, Van was diagnosed last October with Brain Cancer; Van underwent a 13 1/2 hour craniotomy to resect his tumor. Following recovery from surgery Van's treatment plan would consist of 6 weeks Proton Therapy and 14 months Chemotherapy. We were extremely overwhelmed with our son's diagnosis and had no idea how we were ever going to be able to afford the travel costs and care! Chemotherapy was an hour drive each visit and Radiation was 2 hours away. We were able to find Lodging near the Proton Treatment Center that was for patients and would cut our travel time in half, however it still would cost money. Compass to Care enabled us to stay near the treatment center, with their help we were able to primarily focus on the care of our son with that financial burden lifted. We are forever grateful !!
I am the Principal of Neil Armstrong Elementary School. The students at my school love to participate in charitable giving and activities and I suggested Compass to Care. The students held a car wash last year and again this year to help other children fighting cancer. It was amazing to see how Michelle took the time to personally visit our school, meet the students, explain about the work of Compass to Care, and give the students information and materials to promote the work of the organization. It was one of the few times that I think the students actually understood first-hand how their actions and giving were going to make a difference in someone else's life. The students understand how it cost money for gas, for restaurant food, for parking, etc. and they knew their donations would make a difference. We plan to help Michelle's organization every year!
Michelle and Compass to Care were such a great help to our family with the expense of transportation for my daughter to receive treatment for childhood cancer over 2 hours away. Without their help we would have been burdened with such a financial hardship under already difficult circumstances. Michelle was always in touch with us through out treatment and I cannot express how thankful and grateful I am for the help of Compass to Care.
This charity aims to help children with cancer, via enabling them to attain treatment. Compass to Care provides financial assistance, transportation, etc. to the families, so that their children can get the specific type of treatment they need. These children live very far away from the specialists who can treat their specific type of cancer. This makes Compass to Care so very much important for these children, and their families.
Working alongside the staff, I can confirm that they are very optimistic, perhaps because they know that positivity is what drives an organization, such as this, forward. We are goal-oriented, and we are always looking for more ways to help more children and their families and recruit more people willing to carry out our mission with us.
It is an honor to work for Compass to Care, for their mission is noble; I have read the gratitude of those who directly benefited from the actions of Compass to Care, and it only aims to multiply this sentiment as more children are treated as the days pass by.
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Compass to Care is a life-changing organization for children with cancer and their families. I have been associated with Compass to Care for over a year and during that time, I have been continually impressed with the assistance, love, and support that Compass to Care provides for their families. And they truly are THEIR families. Michelle Ernsdorff, the CEO, personally gets to know each of the fifty or more families they have already helped or are currently helping. Michelle is providing the leadership to make this a successful charity for years to come. Michelle not only brings solid business acumen to the organization, but she brings a love and passion that is second to none for Compass to Care and her cause. In addition to Michelle, the Board of Directors and other volunteers of Compass to Care are extremely passionate and helpful to making Compass to Care the best it can be. Compass to Care is doing great things and I expect to see Compass to Care as a leader in childhood cancer organizations for many many years.
I initially found Compass to Care through Idealist.org, and later met with Michelle Ernsdorff, CEO of Compass to Care. Upon meeting Michelle, I was immediately impressed with her strategic vision and contagious passion. What this nonprofit has accomplished in 2 1/2 years is, by all standards, outstanding. I greatly admire C2C and Michelle's tireless work to help alleviate families afflicted by childhood cancer of the psychological, emotional & financial burdens that can come with traveling to access life-saving treatment for their child. I am confident C2C's future rapid growth as it expands to meet the great need for its services.
I got to know about the cause of an organization earlier this year, and when I pictured what the compass to care was doing I realized the importance and helpfulness of it. By volunteering as an accountant I got to take a detailed look of efforts the organization has taken to support families in the need of financial support. These numbers have increased over the last year and I hope it is only going to continue in this trend due to increasing donations that is going to flow in to support families in the need of financial assistance. No matter how much the organization will grow, there always will be a demand for the assistance and there is always going to be a need for donations, therefore it is always going to be important to be donating for compass to care because this is the main way to support families in the need of help. I would like to say couple of words about the founder and CEO, Michelle Ernsdroff, who has put a tremendous effort and set aside her personal life in order to truly dedicate all her time to compass to care. I am sure that her passion and drive will continue to bring success for the organization and therefore give a little relief to the families who have kids with a cancer. Thanks
I have been on the Board of Directors for Compass to Care as the Treasurer since inception. When I first was told of the idea of Compass To Care, I had no idea the magnitude of the financial problems these families face trying to cure their child of cancer. The founder, Michelle, had a dream to give back to families that are going through the same devastation her family went through when she had cancer as a very young child. Although I was around as our family was traveling back and foth to Mayo Clinic, I was too young to really understand the magnitude of how it affected us financially. Michelle took her idea of Compass to Care and ran with it. Within months she had received her 501(c)3 and left Corporate America. Michelle has done such a tremendous job of forming a connection with each and every family. Not only does she make sure the family is paid in time for their next trip, she has taken a direct interest in each and every child. I have never seen someone take on a project like Compass To Care with such determination and passion. Sometimes it seems not only is the foundation a means to making travel plans met for these struggling families, but also an individual cheering squad for each child. I am proud to be a part of Compass To Care.
I met founder and CEO, Michelle in first grade and our friendship continues today. While I can tell you all of the great things about my friend, I am enthused to speak about Compass to Care and all of the great things they are doing to help children and their families who are battling cancer. When you hear the stories of the families who need money to travel to save their child's life, when their focus should be on curing their child; it is heartbreaking. I find that Compass to Care is able to ease the financial burden of travel expenses, so the parent's main priority can be their child and not how they are going to afford the next trip to the hospital. I have found my time volunteering with Compass to Care very rewarding personally and it is definitely on my top-rated nonprofit list!
I met Compass to Care recently through a professional connection and have been thoroughly impressed. I have been working with nonprofits professionally since 1999 and can say without hesitation that Compass to Care should be on the Top-Rated Nonprofits List. With a lean staff and many volunteers, Compass to Care is able to provide a desperately needed service (funding for transportation to children's cancer treatment) to those who most need it. As someone who understands the inner workings of organizations, I can say without hesitation that Compass to Care is a well-run, well organized, efficient, and mission focused organization through and through.
I discovered Compass to Care about 2 years ago when I met the founder, Michelle Ernsdorff, at a community event. I heard her story and the story of the children and families C2C serves. I was moved by the impact Michelle and C2C are having on the lives of these families. I have attended several Compass to Care events and I've met the children and families that Michelle and her team are serving. The families are truly inspirational. I haven't been able to give nearly as much as I wish I could. But even the amounts I do give have an impact. It makes me feel great knowing that even a hundred dollars can make a huge impact on the journey of a single family. My hundred dollars can help pay for several tanks of gas or a couple nights in a hotel room or a few meals along the way. Over the past two years of being a part of C2C - and I do very much feel like I AM a part of C2C - I have felt like I have been able to help Michelle and her team make an important difference in the lives of these amazing families. There are lots of great reasons to give to a charity. I give to C2C because of the mission, because of the incredible challenges that these families face, because of C2C's commitment, and because Michelle makes me feel like my role, modest though it is, has an impact on these families. We all want to make a difference in the world. In supporting C2C I KNOW I'm making a difference.
I truly believe without this organization, our family would be suffering from financial hardship. Since our grandson was diagnosed with spitzoid melanoma, the Balentyne family has traveled to MD Anderson, 1000 miles, several times since March 2012 and will still be traveling every 3 mos. until May 2013. Without Compass to Care support, it would be financially stressful for all of us. As a family, we would do anything for our children and grandchildren, no matter what, but Compass to Care has helped with the burden of traveling. Their help took some of the stress away from this whole experience. It was comforting to talk to a person whenever there was a concern with traveling and issues were immediately resolved. We could not have done it without this wonderful organization. Thank you very, very much. The Balentyne family
Michelle at compass to care made it possible to take my son to MD Anderson in Texas so he could get the best care possible for his rare cancer. We couldn't have done it without them! They are a true blessing!!!!
I recently attended a fundraiser for Compass to Care and decided to become a volunteer. I was overwhelmed by the much needed work being done by this organization. I had never heard of an organization addressing the needs of families who need help getting treatment for their child who has been diagnosed with cancer. We don't realize the challenges this might present. Often the best treatment needed, is away from the home area. If a family does not have enough money...how will they afford the transportation, lodging and food to save their child? This is where "Compass" comes to the rescue.They access financial need, then go to work providing everything needed to help that child and family. The founder, Michelle Ernsdorff, was such a child whose family needed the help to save her life. They had quite a struggle helping their daughter. Michelle and her family now want to make sure that no other family has to go through what they endured. This is a cause that we should all embrace!