Spierings Cancer Foundation

Our Mission

At the Spierings Cancer Foundation it is our goal to provide financial support for families affected by cancer, to enhance medical care for cancer patients in the Fox Cities, and to fund cancer research in Wisconsin. Founded in 2009, the Spierings Cancer Foundation was created after Little Chute, Wisconsin native, Jim Spierings, beat throat cancer and decided to give back in hopes of easing the experience for those facing a similar journey. Learn more about Jim Spierings.

Make a difference, help a family, Rock Cancer!

Rock Cancer is the primary annual fundraiser for the Spierings Cancer Foundation. The event is held in late summer each year and is a day-long celebration of life and music and fun. Adults and children all enjoy a fun day of food, drink, games, raffle, silent auction, and of course music!

Our 2nd Annual Rock Cancer was once again a huge success. With over 3,500 people attending our event raised over $60,000 last year, bringing our total funds raised through this event to over $110,000 all going to the Spierings Cancer foundation.  
 
Who we help:
With your support here is what we have been able to do so far...

$37,160.00  Granting  18 families helping them pay for medical bills, medicines, health insurance premiums, travel expenses and make mortgage, rent or utility payments.
 
$31,248.00 in Granting Hospitals in the Fox Cities to purchase equipment used to administer radiation, teleconferencing equipment, anti nausea medication and massage therapy for patients currently fighting cancer.
 
$23,561.00 to establish a Genetic Counseling service at Affinity Heath System, part of the grant was used to purchase a software program that will link the genetic counselor at Affinity with City of Hope Cancer Center in Duarte, CA. Affinity is the only community based health care system in Wisconsin currently providing the research protocol.
 
That's almost $92,000.00 spent right here in the Fox Cities.