The Frances Foundation 2026 Mid-year Impact Report

 

Our Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of keeping our generous supporters informed about the meaningful differences they make in the lives of our pediatric cancer warriors and their families every day. We are pleased to share this recap of our impact during the first half of 2026.

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SMILES

Since January 1, countless smiles have been created for our warriors and their families through a variety of special experiences and programs, including:

·Birthday celebrations

· Family dinners

· Bermuda cruises

· A day at iPlay America

· Mother's Day flower deliveries

· Palliative care support through Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

· VIP suite experiences at Jersey Shore BlueClaws games at ShoreTown Ballpark

 

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

 

Since January 1, The Frances Foundation has provided compassionate financial assistance to families facing extraordinary hardships, including support for:

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· Memorial, funeral, and burial expenses for our precious angels

· Monthly rent

· Mortgage payments

· Food· Gas, heat, electric, phone, medical, transportation, and other essential living expenses

 

During the first half of 2026, the Frances Foundation provided more than $200,000 in smiles, experiences, and financial assistance to over 135 pediatric cancer families, including the families of 13 newly-diagnosed warriors in June alone.

 

Since our inception, The Frances Foundation has compassionately donated $5,700,000 to our warriors and pediatric cancer families. SECOND HALF OF 2026 - UPCOMING EVENTS· Saturday, July 11: Annual Picnic & Pool Party at GoodSports USA· Friday, July 17: Golf Outing at Pebble Creek Golf Club· Wednesday, August 5: Jersey Shore BlueClaws Game at ShoreTown Ballpark· Sunday, October 4: Love Life 5K· Saturday, October 24: 22nd Annual GALA at Ocean Place Resort· Tuesday, November 24: Thanksgiving treat deliveries from Delicious Orchards to local hospitals· Saturday, December 12: Santa holiday party

 

On behalf of all of our pediatric cancer warriors and their families, THANK YOU for making every one of these moments possible. Your generosity brings hope, comfort, smiles, and critical support when families need it most. Together, we are making a lasting difference in the lives of children battling cancer.

 

Gratefully,

Bob and The Frances Foundation