Mission
18Loop deploys Virtual Reality (VR) to help children with cancer tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. We are currently conducting joint research with the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) on the impact of our VR on pediatric oncology patients in and out of the hospital. 91% of research participants report improved mood and better hospital stays while using our VR. Our first research cohort was funded by Servier Pharmaceuticals. In 2022, 18Loop will conduct research in children's cancer centers, with a focus on quantitative data gathering. We will also promote technology advocacy and progress toward proprietary software development.
Notes from the nonprofit
18Loop is in the process of running the Joint Experimental Intervention Research Study (JEIRS) with its partner the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO). JEIRS involves the distribution and monitoring of Virtual Reality (VR) headsets to children with cancer to help them with Stress Management, communication and entertainment. The plan calls for fifty children to participate, after which the results will be gathered and reported. 18Loop currently has feedback from the initial participants, and is excited to announce that Servier Pharmaceuticals is funding the second phase of JEIRS. We plan to widely distribute VR headsets to children with cancer after the completion of our research. We will also engage in governmental Advocacy and Awareness, which we have begun in early 2021.
Ruling year
2019
CEO/Founder
2017252656 Gregory Frank Tarnacki
Main address
70 Orient Way Apartment 6
Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA
EIN
82-1498855
NTEE code
Patient Services - Entertainment, Recreation (E86)
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Every year, it is estimated that 15,780 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. That number is increasing steadily by 1% a year. Annual global diagnoses are 300,000. The cure rate for pediatric cancer has improved tremendously and survival rates now top 80%. However, this still means that almost one in five pediatric cancer patients do not win their fight. The problem is that a typical treatment schedule lasts an average of 1,000 days. Treatment is taxing. Mood and motivation are key to success. 18Loop seeks to aid and comfort these kids with cancer in order to help them tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. We believe that our Virtual Reality (VR) will indirectly contribute to an improved cure rate in a future where we have realized our mission. 18Loop will decrease the discomfort of treatment and improve mood, thus making it more effective. 18Loop is an IRC 501(c)(3) charity. We are a New Jersey nonprofit with tax ID: 82-1498855. We are GuideStar Platinum.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Joint Experimental Intervention Research Study (JEIRS)
JEIRS is gathering qualitative data on the impact of Virtual Reality (VR) technology on the mood and recovery of pediatric oncology patients. 25 children have received VR headsets and are reporting on their experience during treatment and at home. Current results indicate overwhelming improvements in mood and hospital tolerance. A new cohort will be launched in early 2022.
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of new advocates recruited
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, Children, Preteens, Chronically ill people, Terminally ill people
Related Program
Joint Experimental Intervention Research Study (JEIRS)
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our advocates are tracked in our database and reflect a diverse group of individuals who have offered financial support through donations or who have shown interest in our programs.
Number of groups/individuals benefiting from tools/resources/education materials provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children, Preteens, Young adults, Chronically ill people, Terminally ill people
Related Program
Joint Experimental Intervention Research Study (JEIRS)
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We launched the Joint Experimental Intervention Research Study with the American Childhood Cancer Organization in 2020. Our current goal is to test the effect of VR on 50 children with cancer.
Number of press articles published
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children, Preteens, Young adults, Terminally ill people, Chronically ill people
Related Program
Joint Experimental Intervention Research Study (JEIRS)
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
18Loop was featured in Cancer Care Parcel in 2020. Executive Director Greg Tarnacki was interviewed for the Team Engagement Podcast by Blue Sky Consulting.
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
18Loop's goal is to deploy VR to ensure that pediatric cancer patients tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. In our active Joint Experimental Intervention Research Study (JEIRS) run with the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), we are entering Phase II. All current Phase I participants reported a better experience during hospital stays. 18Loop has just received funding from Servier Pharmaceuticals that will allow us to continue to purchase technology for JEIRS.
We will focus on three areas to help our kids:
Advocacy and Awareness
Technology Deployment (VR headsets)
Scientific Research
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
18Loop's goal is to deploy Virtual Reality (VR) to ensure that pediatric cancer patients tolerate treatment, recover and thrive.
We will focus on three areas to help our kids:
Advocacy and Awareness
Scientific Research
Technology Deployment (VR headsets)
18Loop believes that Virtual Reality will be a key component of future learning and healthcare. The Spatial Computing Revolution is coming over the next 10 - 15 years and our Virtual Comfort Program capitalizes on technology that now can significantly impact mood and combat pain. There is a lot of scientific evidence pointing to the efficacy of VR in the hospital environment, and we plan to conduct our own studies with the pediatric oncology populace.
VR is no longer niche technology. Oculus is owned by Facebook and is a mainstream product that Facebook subsidizes to drive additional marketshare. The overall VR market will grow 98.7% (CAGR) year over year through 2025. There is a relatively small market now, but that will change soon.
Our solution focuses on VR meditation, computer science and gaming and is designed to improve the overall mood and lift the spirits of kids with cancer.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
18Loop is the only nonprofit offering Virtual Reality (VR) solutions to kids with cancer to aid recovery. Our goal is to help our kids to tolerate treatment, recover and thrive better than they would without our technology.
VR technology in 2021 has improved enough that the optics and environmental performance are sufficient to make an impact without negative side effects. We plan to deploy the Oculus Quest 2 in our Phase II Virtual Comfort Pilot. The smaller size, lighter weight and better optics of this headset will deliver an amazing experience. Coupled with Tripp Virtual Stress Management, Oculus will offer more than other providers can using mobile technology with in-house environments. Therefore, 18Loop can be said to offer better VR for free to our kids than other firms can produce for a for-profit charge.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
18Loop has shipped 45 mobile headsets to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) for distribution to kids with cancer. 18Loop is currently collaboratively running the Joint Experimental Intervention Research Study (JEIRS) with the ACCO. JEIRS has targeted 25 initial teenage cancer kids and we will work with an additional 20 in Phase II. Phase I of JEIRS generated data on hospital visits, home recovery, pain tolerance, communication and entertainment. Our Virtual Reality (VR) scored very highly, with every participant reporting a better hospital experience. Most felt their fight with cancer was better off overall with VR.
What is next for 18Loop is using our new funding from Servier Pharmaceutical to expand our research study and generate more qualitative and quantitative data. For this, we will work with the ACCO and our partners at Tripp.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
18Loop's constituents are pediatric cancer children and their families. We gather qualitative metrics regarding their progress with the use of our Virtual Reality (VR) environment. All of the children in our first phase are affiliated with the American Childhood Cancer Organization, with whom we jointly run our program.
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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 strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
18Loop's Virtual Reality (VR) solution has produced no negative side effects in our target base. Our kids (in their teens) have reported better experiences in the hospital across the board. Based on our safety findings and the recommendation of our environment partner, we have opened the second phase of our research to younger children. These kids will be supervised in the use of VR, but we expect them to realize similar results to the older children. Their families should benefit as well.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
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18Loop Inc
Board of directorsas of 05/15/2022
Gregory Tarnacki
18Loop
Russ Soper
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Patrick Nguyen
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Chuck Van Buren
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Heather Bucalos
VR Consultant
Michael Pizza
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Board orientation and education
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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? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
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Equity strategies
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- 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 seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
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