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Curtain Up Cancer Foundation

Easing the Effects of Cancer Through the Creative Arts

San Antonio, TX   |  www.CurtainUpCancerFoundation.org

Mission

We deliver the therapeutic power of the creative arts to the San Antonio cancer community through our threefold programming. It is well documented that the creative arts can help reduce anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue as well as increase quality of life in patients with cancer. Curtain Up strives to expand opportunities for creative arts to assist cancer patients as well as family and friends in their healing process.

Ruling year info

2018

Chairman, Board of Directors

Rachel Larsen

Co Principal Officer

Amy Gilmour

Main address

PO Box 593232

San Antonio, TX 78259 USA

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EIN

82-2700700

NTEE code info

Patient Services - Entertainment, Recreation (E86)

Other Art, Culture, Humanities Organizations/Services N.E.C. (A99)

Cancer (G30)

IRS filing requirement

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Approximately 7000 residents of Bexar County are newly diagnosed with cancer each year. According to recent studies published by the National Cancer Institute and British Medical Journal, up to 70% of cancer survivors experience depression, anxiety or PTSD, and cancer patients with higher levels of distress have a 32% greater risk of cancer mortality. Additionally, many family members who care for cancer patients experience decline in their own health. Currently, very little support is readily available for managing the adverse psychological effects of cancer treatment for patients, and even less resources are available for family members affected by cancer.

Our programs

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

Music Moments

Music Moments provides weekly, 2-3 hour sessions of restorative live music in treatment rooms for patients and guests during chemotherapy to help them relax, tune out, and de-stress.

Music Moments was based on the knowledge that chemotherapy is associated with high levels of anxiety and stress, and the evidence that many cancer patients benefit from musical experiences.

Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses
Caregivers

Our Cancer Chronicles Writing Retreats are Intensive 2- day weekend workshops in which participants are guided by professional writers in crafting the story of their unique cancer journey, and then sharing their stories the next weekend in a private celebratory evening of storytelling and inspiring live musical selections. These workshops are free and open to anyone affected by cancer including patients, loved ones and providers, and occur quarterly.

Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses
Caregivers
Families

THE SIX is a unique show that celebrates the lives of 6 people who have been affected by cancer. Each year, through a community collaboration, six stories are selected, then artfully created into an onstage performance. The six stories are performed by professional actors, singers and dancers. All six stories are unique and have a significant influence on a family, a job, a church, a company or maybe just an individual. The one link that weaves the stories together is the fortitude in which they live, survive, and celebrate, even when affected by cancer. Each of their stories take the audience on an emotional journey of the honorees’ lives through a dramatic combination of storytelling, song and dance. THE SIX is an uplifting and energetic night of entertainment that helps heal the emotional wounds of those affected by cancer.

Population(s) Served
People with diseases and illnesses
Caregivers

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Financials

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Curtain Up Cancer Foundation

Board of directors
as of 12/13/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Rachel Larsen

Methodist Cancer Care Rehabilitation Center

Term: 2018 -

John Rinehart

Site Control

Jim Rector

Site Control

Rachel Larsen

Forte Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Danika McKinney

Attorney at Law

Wendy Fish

Nonprofit Exec

Grace McBride

Marketing Consult

Luis Rodriguez

Oncologist, Start Cancer Center

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? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 12/13/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Decline to state
Disability status
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Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 06/05/2021

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • 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.