Evan Schumacher Fund for Rare Cancer Research

Focus: Supports bright young scientists conducting cutting-edge research to identify effective treatments for cholangiocarcinoma.

Geographic Scope: United States

Established: 2016

Total Funding to Date: $200,000 in targeted research grants

Background

Established in honor of Evan Schumacher, a beloved entrepreneur who lost his life to cholangiocarcinoma at age 46 in 2015. Evan's resilience and strength in facing his illness inspired his friends, family, and colleagues to create this fund to honor his legacy and continue his work in finding effective treatments for rare cancers.

About Evan Schumacher: Serial entrepreneur who founded four Internet companies, known for exceptional talent in spotting new trends, incredible people skills, energy, optimism, and ability to engage others. He believed anything could be accomplished with hard work, drive, and faith. Diagnosed with Stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma with lung metastases in 2014 and died 19 months after diagnosis.

Eligibility

• Early-stage investigators studying cholangiocarcinoma
• Scientists at established research institutions
• Focus on holistic, cutting-edge research approaches

Selection Process

Scientific review by TargetCancer Foundation's Scientific Advisory Board

Recent Grant Recipients

• 2025: Nabeel Bardeesy, PhD - Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center ($50,000) - Development of a cholangiocarcinoma tumor atlas
• 2022: Nabeel Bardeesy, PhD - Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center ($50,000) - Analyzing collections of human cholangiocarcinoma samples
• 2020: Liron Bar-Peled, PhD - Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center ($50,000) - Mapping the landscape of protein druggability in cholangiocarcinoma
• 2018: James Cleary, MD and Srivatsan Raghavan, MD, PhD - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ($50,000) - Building a cholangiocarcinoma research program

Contact Information

Address: TargetCancer Foundation, 955 Massachusetts Ave., #343, Cambridge, MA 02139

Application Process

No specific application details provided on website. Contact TargetCancer Foundation for application procedures and requirements.

Contact Information for Inquiries

• Phone: 617-475-1673 or 617-765-4881
• Address: TargetCancer Foundation, 955 Massachusetts Ave., #343, Cambridge, MA 02139

Donation Methods (if interested in supporting the fund)

1. Online donation via website
2. Mail: Send check to TargetCancer Foundation, 955 Massachusetts Ave., #343, Cambridge, MA 02139 (note "Schumacher Fund" in memo line)
3. Wire transfer
4. Securities donations
5. Other giving options available upon request