Page 3 - FCSF 2020 IMPACT REPORT

2020 A year we

will never forget.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every facet of our lives, forcing us to pause and pivot, and
figure out how to do much of what we do in different ways. Despite the many twists and turns and
challenges, the Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) Foundation continued to assist cancer patients
across Florida without disruption.

A cancer patient’s journey is intense. To go the distance, cancer demands tenacity. And often
requires asking for help.

As we reflect upon this unanticipated global event, it’s clear that the pandemic has brought to
light many positive things – that we are united by a passion to assist those in need and that there
is immense power in our shared connections. Our passion and our connections fueled us to forge
ahead and not give up.

Since our inception, the FCS Foundation has never turned away a qualified applicant. And while
the pandemic greatly impacted our fundraising success, with revenue down $700,000 due to the
cancellation of signature fundraising events, we were still able to assist every qualified applicant
and provided over $1.7 million in patient assistance grants by year-end.

Since the start of the pandemic, our connections sustained us in the following ways:

• STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS worked from home and continued to respond to
patient phone calls and process grant applications within one week.

• PATIENT SERVICE VOLUNTEERS furloughed from in-clinic service organized efforts to
make and donate homemade masks for patients and their family members. They shared
notes and cards and words of support with patients continuing their cancer journey amidst
new obstacles, and to express gratitude to our dedicated and tireless health care heroes.

• WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR GENEROUS DONORS FCS physicians and
employees, community partners and corporate sponsors, the Foundation remains available
for those diagnosed with cancer who continue to need our help, now more than ever.

In this Impact Report, we are proud to spotlight our community connections. We’re quite sure
you will be deeply touched, as we have been, by the collective impact of generosity, thoughtful
gestures and acts of kindness – that together have made such a meaningful difference to cancer
patients and their families.

Thank you for your ongoing support of FCS Foundation.

Michael Diaz, MD Lynn Rasys
Chairman, FCS Foundation Board Executive Director