Page 3 - FCSF 2021 IMPACT REPORT

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Dear Friends,
The Florlda Cancer Speclalists (FCS) Foundation provides hope and peace of mind to patients
during one of the toughest Journeys a person can face.

The challenges presented to us by the lingering pandemic did not dim the celebratory spirit of
oi+r tenth anniversary year. In fact, they inspired us and brought to light the immense power in our
shared connections and commitment to assist those in need, resulting in the following:
The FCS Foundation provided close to spurred by opportunities such as our Butterfly
$1.5 million in financial grants during Tribute to give in memory or in honor of
2021, enabling adult cancer patients to focus someone special or to establish a planned gift
on healing. Grants were awarded to adults through our Legacy of Hope Soc`/.ety.
throughout Florida receiving treatment from
After a 15-month 'pause,' volunteers
FCS and non- FCS providers.
returned mid-year to FCS clinics and the
No qualified applicant was turned away. Foundation office. The virtual volunteer
Despite the continued cancellation of in- program, created out of necessity to maintain
social distancing, has become a successful and
person fundraising events, many of our
generous donors renewed or increased their permanent initiative that has enhanced our
support and others contributed for the first ability to process grant applications as quickly
as possible.
time. We saw an increase in individual giving,
ln this 2021 Impact Report, we are proud to spotlight the collective Impact of the generosity,
thoughtful gestures and acts of kindness that have made a meaningful difference to cancer

patients and their families.
We thank you and express our deepest appreciation for your ongoing support.
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Maen Hussein, Board Cha/.rman Lynn Rasys, Executi.ve Di.rector