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

Partnering for Progress Program

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/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