About Us
The Spierings Cancer Foundation
Established in 2009, the Spierings Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and was created to provide needed funds to three critical areas—research, medical care, and familes—and to make sure those funds are used to help people in Wisconsin. The Spierings Cancer Foundation mission is to provide financial support for families affected by cancer, to enhance medical care for cancer patients in the Fox Cities and fund cancer research in Wisconsin.
Why Rock Cancer?
Rock Cancer is the brainchild of Jim Spierings, SCF Founder and President, who was diagnosed with neck cancer in November of 2007. Jim comes from a family that has faced this disease far too often. "Cancer has touched the lives of too many people in my family, my Mom, four sisters, and a niece have all battled Breast Cancer, and last year I lost a cousin to this disease while being treated for cancer myself," says Jim Spierings, "I wanted to create an annual event and raise money to help others facing a similar situation."
Families in Need
If you are a family or know a family that could use assistance in their battle against cancer, contact us at jim@spieringscancerfoundation.org
You may also download and complete a Grant Request.
Research Grants
We at the Spierings Cancer Foundation are always looking to provide grants for important cancer research. The goal of our grant making process is a review of creative new directions in clinical and/or translational research and in need of funding. Unsolicited requests for funding are welcomed at any time of the year. The Board of Directors and scientific advisers generally review proposals as they are received, however grant monies are usually given following our primary annual fundraiser Rock Cancer, held in late summer.
There is no set format for proposals, but the Foundation generally requests a brief project narrative, lay language summary suitable for public use, budget and budget narrative. Special consideration is given to research conducted at Wisconsin institutions.
Considerable latitude is given to the investigators in terms of the research proposed. The Board of Directors believes that of the most important advances in understanding cancer will most likely occur by enabling brilliant minds to pursue their most creative theories.
If you would like
to submit a proposal, please contact us at jim@spieringscancerfoundation.org.
