Mission
We are a non-profit dreamed up by an 10 year old boy to send care packages to other kids with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(CRPS)/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy(RSD). Over the last two years, our mission has extended to providing online support groups for both kids suffering from CRPS and their caregivers and siblings and creating a supportive community for kids living with "the suicide disease" all over the world.
Ruling year
2014
President
Jess Pearce
Main address
9249 S. Broadway Suite 200-261
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 USA
EIN
47-2170969
NTEE code
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (G01)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (E01)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (W01)
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is the most painful chronic condition known to man. The pain is rated higher than having a finger amputated without anesthesia or giving birth without medication . . . except it doesn't end after a short period of time, it has no cure. CRPS is called "The Suicide Disease" because suicide is the leading cause of death of people diagnosed with CRPS. Kids and teens lack the coping skills developed by adults and struggle significantly with isolation when they are dealing with CRPS and are in significant need of support.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Care Packages
We send awesome care packages to kids with CRPS/RSD in response to family/friend nominations.
Online Peer Support Groups
We offer online support groups for kids with CRPS, their siblings, and their caretakers as this disease takes a toll on the whole family.
Welcome Packages and Encouragement Mailings
All nominees get a Welcome Package and are added to our mailing list and receive encouragement cards throughout the years.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of care packages delivered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Care Packages
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The primarily goal of Ferocious Fighters is to connect CRPS kids and their families through online support for the whole family and care packages and encouragement for kids/teens/young adults fighting CRPS.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We run online support groups on a couple of different platforms to meet the needs of all ages. We send out Welcome Packages and Care Packages in addition to encouragement mailings and random surprises to help kids stay connected even if they don't opt into the online supports. Additionally we have added location specific online support so kids can connect with others in their areas!
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We work hard to ensure that our families are well-connected and well-supported through the passion of our volunteers.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In the past 8 years, we have sent out 1831 care packages and connected just under 2,500 families across the world. We also run online support groups that include a total of over 1,900 members in the various groups. This has all been done without an advertising budget or staff.
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Operations
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Ferocious Fighters
Board of directorsas of 11/25/2022
Jessica Pearce
Ferocious Fighters
Term: 2020 - 2023
Nikki Bevan
Anne Easterday
Karen Rundle
Jess Pearce
Candice Steele
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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