The FARIS FOUNDATION

We work in three key areas:
1. Childhood cancer research -we want to bring more clinical trials for patients with solid tumors where the mortality rate has not changed in decades. We want to invest in breakthrough research in targeted therapies like immunotherapy that is safer, less toxic, and gives hope where there isn't.
2. Creative arts programs in childhood cancer centers- We believe art should be a part of every child's treatment plan. A dose of medicine ...a dose of art. We aim to do this by embedding our first art therapist at Texas Children's Cancer Center, one of the largest pediatric cancer centers in our country. What we learn from here, the impact measured- we want to bring this program to other cancer centers so that it is standard of care. We believe art is necessary part of hope and healing and every child should have access to this.
3. Public Awareness and Education around Childhood Cancer-We are growing every year with our corporate partners like AT&T to educate and bring awareness to the public about this platform . We want to grow this movement so that no child with cancer ever feels like they don't matter and that the community and corporations are not rallying around them. This is about recognizing September and the color of the ribbon being gold in civic organizations, etc.

1. Childhood Cancer Research- We are seeking out grants for the boldest and most transformative translational research endeavors. We follow the research carefully ; hold the researchers accountable and get updates and meet with the researchers before giving full funding. Accountability and progress are key to our approach.
2. Creative Arts Programs- We hope each year to bring in art therapists to different cancer centers; have an internship program ; develop capacity and hold conferences for Art therapists in childhood cancer.
3. Public Awareness- Continue to spread the gold message; build advocacy around it, community to rally for the cause, grow our digital reach, and use creative ways to engage the public.

We are well poised to grow our programs with our budgets in place and fiscal stewardship and continued growth as a foundation that is unique in that it is truly led by a chief angel officer. We are impact driven and entrepreneurial in our approach.

We have supported research that is now on track for a clinical trial for children with otherwise no hope
Our researchers have published and the work has been accepted in prestigious science journals.
We have developed close relationships with updates and continued accountability.
Our arts program has served over 900 children last year and the impact of having art therapist for the child and family is something we look forward to accessing.
Our awareness campaign is in 2000 stores in 46 states and galvanized the support of 111,000 customers for childhood cancer . Our digital campaign and educational platform is robust and continues to grow as our efforts to raise awareness- through civic engagement, media, and communal efforts is amplified.