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Race to Cure Sarcoma Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA 19112 US
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The Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) was founded by Dr. Mark Thornton, Patricia (Tricia) Thornton, and Dr. John (Jack) Brooks in 2000. The seeds that led to the birth of SFA were planted after the sarcoma diagnosis of then 3-year-old Jeffrey Thornton.
Grappling with Jeffrey’s diagnosis, they found there wasn’t a national patient advocacy and research organization dedicated to sarcoma patients and their families, so they sought to fill that void. Mark, Tricia, and Jack were motivated to help not only Jeffrey but also every other person diagnosed with and living with sarcoma.

Started in the basement of the Thorntons’ home, SFA quickly became an organization with impact. The founders knew that more research funding and regulatory changes were necessary to improve outcomes for people diagnosed with sarcoma. Their vision of what was needed to change the landscape for sarcoma still drives the organization today.

Early on, founding members Gary and Addie Tomei began the tradition of the Annual New York/Stand up to Sarcoma Gala, where SFA honors and celebrates the international sarcoma community. With this support, SFA launched its grant program. Since these humble beginnings, SFA has grown exponentially, becoming the largest private funder of research in the sarcoma community, having invested more than $26 million in sarcoma research.

Today, SFA is the most comprehensive and visible patient advocacy organization, with tens of thousands of allies in all 50 states and internationally, representing all subtypes of sarcoma. We amplify the voice of the sarcoma community and advocate on behalf of all people affected by sarcoma. SFA has brought together thousands of team members, advocates, and allies from around the world to advocate for the sarcoma community and build a world where no one dies from sarcoma.

Please join us by becoming an SFA Ally—people who share SFA’s goals and mission and want to be a part of the SFA community. Membership is free.

Top Donors

$6,975 Raised By 51 Donors

$1,000 on behalf of Aimee and Frank Russomano
$500 on behalf of Christy & Drew Cincotta
$500 on behalf of Lou & Maggie Mejia
$250 on behalf of Jake & Amy Fruncillo
$250 on behalf of Maria and Brian Saxon
$100 on behalf of Anne Delaney
$100 on behalf of Barbara Denham
$100 on behalf of Brian, Elizabeth, Madison, Brayden and Lucas Cleary
$100 on behalf of Cook Family
$100 on behalf of Eddie McLoughlin
$100 on behalf of Emmy Bickerton
$100 on behalf of Jody Blacksmith
$135 on behalf of Jonathan Spoerl
$100 on behalf of Karen Ryan
$100 on behalf of Lauren Schmalz
$100 on behalf of Liz French
$100 on behalf of Marti smith
$100 on behalf of Mary Angela Mastronardo
$100 on behalf of Marybeth Vinkler
$100 on behalf of Michael Pash
$100 on behalf of Mike & Liz Devlin
$100 on behalf of Nicholas Buckley
$100 on behalf of Peter and Eileen Day
$100 on behalf of Ryan Mejia
$100 on behalf of Sean Cincotta
$100 on behalf of Sharon ODonnell
$100 on behalf of Stephen Nicolai
$100 on behalf of The Henson Family
$100 on behalf of Zach Lyons
$85 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Janene Cleary
$50 on behalf of Janet Bogorowski
$50 on behalf of Jeanne Cooke
$85 on behalf of Jordan McGonigle
$50 on behalf of Julia Unknown
$50 on behalf of Kellyanne Rawlings
$85 on behalf of Kylie Flynn
$50 on behalf of Lauren & Phil Hinojosa
$50 on behalf of Leisa DeJohn Nappi
$50 on behalf of Mark Brogan
$50 on behalf of Mary Ellen Doran
$50 on behalf of Megan Wesztergom
$50 on behalf of Richard Bickerton
$50 on behalf of Sheilah McCreavy
$50 on behalf of Terri Gibbons
$35 on behalf of Hanna Bogorowski
$35 on behalf of Jaime Hynes
$70 on behalf of Jamie Fruncillo
$25 on behalf of Mary Eidenshink
$20 on behalf of Tori Sonetto
$5 on behalf of lucy day

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