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Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago

Chicago, IL 60614 US
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$9,886

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$45,000

Our Story


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

$9,886 Raised By 73 Donors

$1,500 on behalf of Linda Cheatham
$1,570 on behalf of Simone Cheatham
$1,000 on behalf of My fierce and awesome sister Tracy
$581 on behalf of Kristen Prokup
$535 on behalf of Richard Rice
$500 from Anonymous
$320 on behalf of Erika A Sirman
$250 on behalf of nikolaos Bizios
$250 on behalf of Richard Vorosmarti
$150 on behalf of Joan Sherlock
$100 on behalf of Agnes Libot
$100 on behalf of Daniel and Cynthia Steinbach
$100 on behalf of Donald Cook
$100 on behalf of Fely Marquez-Miles
$100 on behalf of Gregory Butorin
$135 on behalf of Heather Bullard
$100 on behalf of Jacqueline Sisunik
$100 on behalf of Kate Lacy
$190 on behalf of Kumite champion 1988
$100 on behalf of Len Jagielski
$135 on behalf of Luis Negron
$100 on behalf of mom Unknown
$100 on behalf of Sarah Davidson
$100 on behalf of Teresa Donlon
$100 on behalf of Tracy
$75 on behalf of Ruth A Ervin
$85 on behalf of Aimee Tobin
$120 on behalf of Amanda Popko
$85 on behalf of Angela Hill
$50 on behalf of Benjamin Turner
$50 on behalf of Bob and Diane Prokup
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Damon and Kristen Speciale
$50 on behalf of Dulce Niedzialkowski
$50 on behalf of Elizabeth Canning
$50 on behalf of Guillens
$95 on behalf of Heidi Negron
$50 on behalf of Helen Zatto
$120 on behalf of Jack Tinberg
$85 on behalf of Jennifer Skrocki
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of john campbell
$85 on behalf of Kathryn Price
$50 on behalf of Kimberly Johnson
$50 on behalf of Lauren Frick
$50 on behalf of Linda Cupuro
$85 on behalf of Lindsay Miller
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Mary Czaplewski
$85 on behalf of Maureen O'Sullivan
$50 on behalf of Mike and Gretchen Walters
$85 on behalf of Nancy Hatalsky
$85 on behalf of Sarah Popko
$120 on behalf of Stacey Zerante
$85 on behalf of Stefani Heinz
$50 on behalf of Victoria Roling
$75 on behalf of Lindsay Ginter
$25 on behalf of Diane Norsen
$25 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of Jessica Ptak
$270 on behalf of Johna Butler
$25 on behalf of katrina damico
$25 on behalf of kelly hayes
$25 on behalf of Laura Flamion
$25 on behalf of Pam Mendenhall
$25 on behalf of Sarah stolzenberg
$25 on behalf of Tom Heneghan
$20 on behalf of Haya Husain
$50 on behalf of Ally Noble
$50 from Anonymous
$10 on behalf of Jaycee Cupuro
$10 on behalf of Michelle Fultz
$5 on behalf of Will Solis

Fundraisers

Adrian Capulong
$10 Raised
Aimee Tobin
$85 Raised
Alejandro Castaneda
$35 Raised
Ally Noble
$50 Raised
Amanda Popko
$85 Raised
Andrew Tinberg
$35 Raised
Angel Oak
$35 Raised
Annie Capulong
$35 Raised
Annie Solis
$35 Raised
Aubrey Sirman
$250 Goal
Baryn Vondran
$10 Raised
Bridget Fendler
$35 Raised
Clare Sus
$10 Raised
Colleen Walsh
$35 Raised
Connie Hunt-Jacobs
$35 Raised
Connor Vannatta
$50 Raised
Courtney Voltz
$85 Raised
Dakota Ward
$35 Raised
Dan Butler
$35 Raised
Danny Prokup
$35 Raised
Dominique Vondran
$35 Raised
Drew Maurer
$35 Raised
Easton Maurer
$10 Raised
Elia Smith
$35 Raised
Emery Maurer
$10 Raised
Emily Rudolph
$35 Raised
Erika A Sirman
$285 Raised
Everly Maurer
$10 Raised
Fatima Capulong
$35 Raised
Gina Sus
$35 Raised
Gregory Butorin
$35 Raised
Hayes
$2,500 Goal
Heather Bullard
$135 Raised
Heidi Negron
$85 Raised
Jack Tinberg
$35 Raised
Jackie Palmer
$35 Raised
Jackson Foley
$10 Raised
Jaycee Cupuro
$10 Raised
Jazmin Capulong
$10 Raised
Jeff Prokup
$10 Raised
Jennifer Skrocki
$85 Raised
Joey Sus
$10 Raised
John Foley
$10 Raised
Johna Butler
$250 Goal
Josh Vondran
$135 Raised
Juliana Foley
$10 Raised
Juliana Lappano
$35 Raised
June Foley
$10 Raised
Kaitlin Moreno
$35 Raised
Kara OSullivan
$35 Raised
Kate Lacy
$35 Raised
Kathryn Price
$85 Raised
Katie Maurer
$35 Raised
Kelly Foley
$35 Raised
Kevin Cupuro
$35 Raised
Kristen Prokup
$35 Raised
Larry Zerante
$35 Raised
Lawrence Sirman
$35 Raised
Leds Capulong
$35 Raised
Linda Cheatham
$1,535 Raised
Linda Cupuro
$35 Raised
Lindsay Ginter
$75 Raised
Lindsay Hale
$35 Raised
Lindsay Miller
$85 Raised
Lisa Freyling
$35 Raised
Lisa Lacy
$35 Raised
Lotanna Nwandu
$35 Raised
Luis Negron
$185 Raised
Maria Ranahan
$35 Raised
Marianne Banas
$35 Raised
Mark Capulong
$35 Raised
Mary Ellen Zerante
$85 Raised
Mason Butler
$35 Raised
Maureen O'Sullivan
$85 Raised
Megan Lugarismith
$35 Raised
Mikaela Capulong
$10 Raised
Nancy Hatalsky
$85 Raised
Natalie Cupuro
$35 Raised
Nestor Capulong
$35 Raised
Nolan Butler
$35 Raised
Nolan's mom
$60 Raised
Olivia Prokup
$10 Raised
Paige Walsh
$35 Raised
Patti Griffin
$35 Raised
Penelope Calamus
$10 Raised
Ria Capulong
$35 Raised
Richard Rice
$1,710 Raised
Ron Nosek
$35 Raised
Sandra Ramirez
$35 Raised
Sarah Popko
$135 Raised
Seth Boyle
$35 Raised
Shannon Ellis
$35 Raised
Shannon Knoerzer
$35 Raised
Simone Cheatham
$1,535 Raised
Stefani Heinz
$85 Raised
Stronger Together - Linda's Lemonade Brigade
$581 Raised
Sue nosek
$35 Raised
Susan Kohnen
$35 Raised
Susan Tinberg
$235 Raised
Susie Donohue
$1,155 Raised
Thomas Skrocki
$35 Raised
Tim Foley
$35 Raised
Tytus Vondran
$10 Raised
Vera Bentley
$35 Raised

Team Fundraisers

HOPE STRENGTH HAYES
$660 Raised
LLK #52
$300 Raised
Miles for Miracles
$145 Raised
Steph’s Support Squad
$40 Raised
Stronger Together - Cupuro Family
$1,571 Raised
Team HC
$3,070 Raised
Team Jackie
$50 Raised
Team Joe
$515 Raised
Team Kimme
$885 Raised
Team Nolan: Stronger Than Sarcoma
$585 Raised
The Chu Crew
$280 Raised
Trekking for Tracy
$3,645 Raised
You Don’t Know Jack
$525 Raised

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