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Women's Final Four Host City Grant - Access to Cancer Care

KAY YOW CANCER FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Women's Final Four Host City Grant - Access to Cancer Care

Award Amount: $100,000

Program Purpose: Annual investment in Women's Final Four host city to support local programs that directly assist women facing cancer

Award History:

  • 18th consecutive year of funding provided to the Final Four host community

  • Most recent award (April 3, 2026): $100,000 to HonorHealth in Phoenix

    • Funding Use - HonorHealth Phoenix Example:

  • Financial assistance for women undergoing chemotherapy

  • Cooling caps to help reduce hair loss during treatment

  • Expansion of resources available to women undergoing cancer treatment

  • Focus on easing financial burden of care

    • Organization Background:

  • Kay Yow Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization

  • Founded December 3, 2007

  • Named after legendary NC State women's basketball coach Kay Yow

  • Has awarded over $11 million total to support cancer research and programs

  • Committed to funding programs that provide access to quality cancer care to the underserved

    • Eligibility:

  • Non-profit health systems and cancer care organizations in the Women's Final Four host city

  • Organizations providing direct cancer care services

    • Funding Source:

  • Made possible through nationwide support of coaches, players, officials, and fans

  • Funds from Play4Kay and other Kay Yow Cancer Fund initiatives

    • Recurrence: Annual - provided each year in conjunction with Women's Basketball Final Four

    Contact Information:

  • Kris Bowen: kris.bowen@kayyow.com

  • Kay Yow Cancer Fund

  • 4804 Page Creek Lane, Suite 118

  • Durham, NC 27703

  • Website: kayyow.com

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    cancerhealthcare

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