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Wipe Out Kids' Cancer, Inc.

WOKC brings comfort, hope and support to kids with cancer and their families while relentlessly pursuing a cure through research funding.

aka WOKC   |   Dallas, TX   |  www.wokc.org

Mission

The mission of WOKC is to work relentlessly for the day when cancer is no longer a threat to ANY child. Wipe Out Kids' Cancer is a pediatric cancer research organization that funds physicians and researchers across the U.S. Through our Buddy Bag (care packages provided to hospitals) and Warrior Family Programs (special events) that provide hope to families who are in the fight of their lives against cancer.

Ruling year info

1983

CEO

Kris Cumnock

Main address

1349 Empire Central Drive Suite 100

Dallas, TX 75247 USA

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EIN

75-1892051

NTEE code info

Cancer (G30)

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (G12)

Cancer Research (H30)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Pediatric cancer is the #1 disease killer of children in the U.S. 45 American kids are diagnosed daily. 1,800 children in Texas are diagnosed with cancer every year. 1 out of 8 children diagnosed with cancer will not survive - that's approximately 1,800 children each year. Nearly 66% of those who survive will have long-lasting chronic health conditions as adults. More children die from cancer than AIDS, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis and asthma combined. Less than 4% of the federal cancer research budget is dedicated to childhood cancer. Research in childhood cancer has led, and continues to lead, to successful treatments for adult cancers. Some families are left to deal with cancer, having little to no support. Wipe Out Kids' Cancer provides programs of support through our Warrior Family and Buddy Bag Programs while funding novel research to improve treatments and outcomes, while relentlessly pursuing a cure.

Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

The WOKC Warrior Program

Wipe Out Kids' Cancer provides hope to children affected with cancer. Each year a group of kids undergoing cancer treatment at Dallas/Ft. Worth hospitals are chosen as our Warriors. WOKC provides children with cancer and their families opportunities to attend numerous fun events throughout the year, including sporting events, a summer camp, holiday parties, and more! These events allow our Warriors and their families an opportunity to connect with others and to share challenges and victories in their battle against cancer.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Health

WOKC has partnered with three children's hospitals in the DFW area - Children's Health Dallas, Cook Children's, and Medical City Children's Hospital, to provide Buddy Bags – rolling suitcases filled with over 30 comfort items including toiletries, electronics, games, and toys - given to all children with cancer admitted to those hospitals for overnight stays. WOKC has recently partnered with 3 hospitals in San Antonio, with plans to expand into Houston, Austin and New Jersey in 2023.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Health

Where we work

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Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

It is the goal of Wipe Out Kids, Cancer to provide programs of hope and support through our Buddy Bag and Warrior Family Programs, while relentlessly pursuing a cure through research funding.

WOKC supports families every step of the way with emotional, financial, and social support.

1. Our Buddy Bag Program fulfills families' needs when they are newly admitted into the hospital for cancer treatment.
2. Our Warrior Program provides year-round support and activities for families whose child is battling cancer.
3. Our Research Program funds small-batch research to better treat the most-aggressive types of cancer, often leading to funding from larger cancer-funding insititutes.

WOKC has an engaged Board of Directors, and a robust group of longtime volunteers and donors to help us meet our goals.

In both 2021 and 2022, we have met and exceeded our revenue goals and have expanded our Buddy Bag into 3 San Antonio hospitals in addition to our 3 North Texas hospital partners. In 2023 we will provide our Buddy Bags to hospitals in Houston, Austin, and New Jersey. In addition, we have grown our Warrior Program, and increased our research funding significantly.

WOKC has funded over $8 million in cancer research nationwide. Our funding has directly resulted in securing $22 million in additional funds from larger cancer-funding institutes. We are continuing to fund advanced, innovative cancer research and plan to accelerate our involvement.

WOKC has provided thousands of Buddy Bags to newly admitted families for cancer treatment through children's hospitals in Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, Texas. We plan to expand our Buddy Bag program into children's hospitals in Houston, Austin and New Jersey in 2023.

WOKC has provided hundreds of children with year-round family support and memorable events. We will expand our offerings and continue to provide care and connection to more families on a year-round basis through our Warrior Program.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Wipe Out Kids' Cancer, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 11/17/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. Shane Lashley

Environmental Brain Health Clinics of America

Term: 2022 - 2024

Cindy Brinker Simmons

Founder

Stefan Noe

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Karee Sampson

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Tim Schutze

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Clint Sumrow

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Maurice Efune

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Claude Prestidge

Retired Pediatrician

Proshad Efune

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Fran Cashen

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Joanne Slicker Mulcahy

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Chris Rich

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Adam Lacerte

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Joanne Slicker Mulcahy

Community Volunteer

Brisa Renteria

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Jenice Dunayer

Community Volunteer

Blake Estess

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Susan Sanford

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Laura Worsham

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Craig Zurek

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Nancy Owen

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Krista Tacey

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Neil Burnham

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? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • 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? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/16/2022
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Equity strategies

Last updated: 05/13/2020

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Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
Policies and processes
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.