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Partnering for Progress Program (Family and Foundation Co-Funding)

THE OSTEOSARCOMA INSTITUTE

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Funding Amount

Variable based on donor contribution

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Partnering for Progress Program

Funder: The Osteosarcoma Institute (OSI)

Program Name: Family and Foundation Co-Funding Initiative / Partnering for Progress

Geographic Scope: National and international

Focus Areas: Osteosarcoma research - patients and families can partner with OSI to select and co-fund specific research projects

Award Amounts: Variable based on donor/family foundation contributions (Example: Lizzy's Osteosarcoma Science Fund raised over $75,000 as of April 2022)

Program Overview:

  • Families impacted by osteosarcoma and foundation partners can co-fund research with OSI

  • Donors work with OSI team to select specific osteosarcoma research projects to support

  • Provides deeper involvement in research selection process

  • Recognizes family legacies and patient impact on research direction

    • Example Partner:

  • Lizzy's Walk of Faith Foundation/Lizzy's Osteosarcoma Science Fund

    • - Family foundation created by Jennifer and John Wampler after loss of daughter Lizzy to osteosarcoma
    - Co-funded research on liquid biopsy for early chemotherapy progress detection
    - Donors receive detailed progress reports every six months
    - Fund named honors their daughter's legacy

    Benefits to Co-Funders:

  • Deep involvement in research selection

  • Receipt of detailed progress reports every six months

  • Transparency into funded project outcomes

  • Ability to honor and memorialize loved ones

  • Direct impact on osteosarcoma research direction

    • Eligibility:

  • Patients with osteosarcoma

  • Families affected by osteosarcoma

  • Charitable foundations

  • Individuals seeking to fund research in memory of loved ones

    • Background:

  • OSI actively invites families and foundations to partner in research funding

  • Growing number of family and foundation partners supporting OSI research

  • Program reflects OSI's commitment to patient and family engagement

  • Demonstrates transparency and accountability in research funding

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: giving@osinst.org

  • Phone: 972.903.8408

  • Address: 3963 Maple Avenue Suite 390, Dallas, TX 75219

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply/Participate

    1. Contact OSI directly about co-funding research
    - Email: giving@osinst.org
    - Phone: 972.903.8408

    2. Meet with OSI team to discuss:
    - Your research interests
    - Available funded projects
    - Partnership structure
    - Contribution amount

    3. Receive background and insight into selected projects from:
    - Lee Helman, MD (OSI Director)
    - Chand Khanna, DVM, PhD (Strategic Advisory Board Chair)
    - Other OSI team members

    4. Select a project to co-fund based on your priorities and interests

    5. Establish co-funding agreement with OSI

    6. Receive regular updates:
    - Detailed progress reports every six months
    - Direct communication with research team
    - Transparency into research outcomes

    Potential Recognition:

  • Fund named after family member or foundation

  • Recognition of co-funding partnership

  • Opportunity to participate in research advisory processes

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-researchcancer

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