Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation

What Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation does

The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2004 in Pawtucket and currently headquartered in Lincoln, Rhode Island, that provides free support, education, and wellness services to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families across Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut. Its core offering is the Gloria Gemma Center for Cancer Survivorship & Wellbeing at 11A Blackstone Valley Place, supplemented by the mobile Hope Bus outreach program, virtual wellness classes via an online Video Library, and more than twenty holistic programs including the Wellbeing Collective, SheRose Empowerment Program, Gloria's Angels, Young Survivor Group, Metastatic Cancer Program, and Pink Spirit education program. The foundation serves over 6,000 individuals annually with all programs free of charge, applying approximately 90 cents of every donated dollar directly to programs and services.

The foundation operates without a proprietary technology platform, relying on standard third-party tools (Wix for website, NeonCRM for donations) and in-person or mobile delivery for service provision. Revenue is generated through individual donations, institutional grants, a tiered corporate sponsorship program (Premier, Gold, Silver, Bronze), Rhode Island Ribbon of Hope specialty license plate fees, and event ticket sales tied to the flagship annual Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life weekend in October, which includes the Passport to Survivorship Expo, Illuminations of Life Ceremony, Gloria Gemma 5K, and Pink Pump Palooza. The organization is led by Executive Director Maria Gemma-Corcelli (founder's eldest daughter), supported by a small staff of 1-10 employees and a Board of Directors chaired by President Joseph Gemma, with no parent company, private equity, or institutional investment structure.

Name

Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation

Legal name

Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation

Website

https://gloriagemma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free holistic support, education, and wellness services to over 6,000 cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers annually across Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut through its regional Center for Cancer Survivorship & Wellbeing and mobile Hope Bus program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Support and Survivorship Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health Promotion & Public Health Education (Community Workshops) (EDAAAFAG)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Wellness programs
• Breast cancer education
• Community health outreach
• Survivorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pawtucket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations solicited online through the organization's website, in person, or over the phone. Tax-deductible contributions from donors supporting cancer patients and survivors.
2. Grants: Institutional grants from foundations such as BankNewport Charitable Foundation ($50,000 grant in 2025) supporting the Center for Cancer Survivorship & Wellbeing and general operations.
3. Hope License Plate Program: Rhode Island Ribbon of Hope specialty license plates. $23.50 production fee plus $20 of each plate fee goes to support the Gloria Gemma mission and breast health programs.
4. Event Revenue: Ticketed events including Taste of Hope ($50 per person), Pink Party ($60 per person), and other fundraising events during Flames of Hope weekend.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support programs and events at various tiers (Premier Passport Sponsor, Gold, Silver, Bronze). Sponsorship packages customized to marketing needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation delivers free holistic support, education, and wellness services to anyone impacted by cancer through its Center for Cancer Survivorship & Wellbeing in Lincoln, Rhode Island, a mobile Hope Bus outreach program serving Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut, and an annual Flames of Hope event portfolio. Core programs include The Wellbeing Collective wellness classes, SheRose Empowerment Program, Gloria's Angels (meals, comfort bags, oncology massage), Young Survivor Group, Metastatic Cancer Program, and Pink Spirit breast health education.

Product overview

The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2004 that provides free holistic support, education, and wellness services to individuals and families touched by breast cancer in Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut. The organization's core offering is its Center of Cancer Survivorship & Wellbeing at Blackstone Valley Place in Lincoln, RI, which serves as the hub for its portfolio of programs including The Wellbeing Collective (wellness classes and workshops), the Hope Bus mobile outreach program, SheRose Empowerment Program, Gloria's Angels Program (providing meals, comfort bags, and oncology massage), Young Survivor Group, Metastatic Cancer Program, and Pink Spirit education program. The foundation's flagship annual event is Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life, featuring the Passport to Survivorship Expo, Illuminations of Life Ceremony, Celebration Festival, Gloria Gemma 5K, and Pink Pump Palooza. Additional offerings include a Video Library of recorded wellness classes, a Ribbon of Hope specialty license plate program, and an Internship Program for students. The organization serves over 6,000 cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones annually through these integrated services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life: Annual signature weekend celebration honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month, turning Providence PINK with events including Passport to Survivorship Expo, Illuminations of Life Ceremony, Torch Procession, Celebration Festival, Gloria Gemma 5K, and Pink Pump Palooza.
• The Wellbeing Collective
• Hope Bus Program
• Gloria's Angels
• SheRose Empowerment Program

Products and services

• Gloria Gemma Center of Cancer Survivorship & Wellbeing The organization's flagship center located at 11A Blackstone Valley Place in Lincoln, RI, providing free support services for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, focusing on emotional, psychological, and social needs. The only center of its kind in the region.
• The Wellbeing Collective A series of community wellness programs offering classes, workshops, and experiences (e.g., book club, walking group) designed to support overall health, balance, and connection for cancer survivors and their families. Open to the public for a small fee.
• Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life An annual weekend-long celebration held in October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) in Providence, RI, honoring those impacted by cancer through events including the Passport to Survivorship Expo, Illuminations of Life Ceremony, Celebration Festival, Gloria Gemma 5K, and Pink Pump Palooza.
• Passport to Survivorship Expo An annual free health and wellness expo at the Rhode Island Convention Center featuring over 40 vendors, interactive health exhibits, health screenings, and learning sessions with Empower areas for movement, mindfulness, and meaningful conversations.
• Hope Bus Mobile Outreach Program A mobile outreach program that delivers the foundation's programs, services, and resources across Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut, including Pink Spirit breast cancer education in schools and businesses.
• SheRose Empowerment Program A multi-faceted patient engagement program helping women diagnosed with cancer heal emotionally through a four-part program that creates a Pay-it-Forward Sisterhood and community of ambassadors.
• Gloria's Angels Program A program providing Oncology Massage, Comfort Care Bags, and the Meals Program for cancer patients in treatment, with a focus on metastatic patients.
• Metastatic Cancer Program A program offering private support groups, spa services, education, and other support for patients living with metastatic breast cancer.
• Young Survivor Group Support services specifically designed for women diagnosed before age 44, with healing arts activities designed by young survivors for young survivors.
• Pink Spirit Education Program A breast cancer education program focusing on risk factors, symptoms, and screening methods for good breast health and early detection, delivered to students from middle school through college and local businesses.
• Ribbon of Hope License Plate A Rhode Island specialty license plate supporting the Gloria Gemma Mission and funding essential breast health programs. Available in passenger ($23.50 production fee + $20 to foundation) and commercial/combination versions ($43.50 + $2.00 processing).
• Video Library An online library of recorded wellness classes including yoga, tai chi, meditation, reiki, healthy cooking, fitness workouts, and mindfulness sessions available for on-demand viewing.
• Internship Program For-credit and paid internships for high school and college students offering experience in community health (Hope Bus), graphic design, marketing and communications, and special events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 6,000 cancer patients, survivors and loved ones annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered premier, core, minor, gold and partner.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)premierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Passport Sponsor for the annual Passport to Survivorship Expo. Supports the foundation's mission to provide free cancer support services.
• You Night EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver the SheRose Empowerment Program, a multi-faceted patient engagement program helping women diagnosed with cancer heal emotionally through a four-part program creating a Pay-it-Forward Sisterhood.
• Rhode Island Women's Cancer Screening ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership connecting uninsured Rhode Island women (40+, meeting income guidelines) to free breast cancer screening services including clinical exams, mammograms, and follow-up care.
• Massachusetts Women's Health NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for Massachusetts residents providing free breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic services, and health education to low income, uninsured women.
• Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for Connecticut residents providing free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to low income, uninsured women.
• GenentechgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level corporate sponsor supporting the foundation's programs and events.
• Myriad GeneticsgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level corporate sponsor supporting the foundation's mission and programs.
• Viva Medspa and WellnessgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsor and Passport exhibitor providing wellness services.
• Mildred's Dream FoundationpartnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting the foundation's mission.
• BankNewportpartnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting local cancer initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Tigerlily Foundation: National breast cancer foundation focused on young women, with emphasis on patient navigation, advocacy, and end-of-life care for women of color. Comparable to Gloria Gemma's young-survivor and patient-navigation focus but with a national, more advocacy-driven mission.

Direct peers

• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: National nonprofit providing education, support services, and resources to people impacted by breast cancer. Directly comparable to Gloria Gemma as a peer-support and education-focused breast cancer nonprofit serving patients, survivors, and caregivers.
• After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD): Provides free, personalized mentoring and emotional support to breast cancer patients and survivors through trained survivor mentors. Operates a similar free-support-service model to Gloria Gemma, including specialized support for metastatic patients.
• METAvivor: Nonprofit dedicated specifically to metastatic breast cancer research and patient support. Directly compares to Gloria Gemma's Metastatic Cancer Program offering private support groups, spa services, and specialized education for stage IV patients.
• SHARE Cancer Support: Provides peer-led support groups, education, and resources for breast, ovarian, and other cancer patients and caregivers. Closely analogous to Gloria Gemma's model of free, peer-driven support groups and survivorship programs.
• Young Survival Coalition: Nonprofit focused specifically on young women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 44. Directly mirrors Gloria Gemma's Young Survivor Group, which addresses fertility, career, and family challenges of early-onset diagnosis with peer-designed programs.

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: The largest breast cancer nonprofit in the U.S., funding research, community outreach, and direct support across a national affiliate network. Comparable as a regional breast cancer support brand competing for the same donor and sponsor dollars, but operates at far greater scale.
• CancerCare: National nonprofit offering free, professional support services including counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. Comparable scope and free-service model, though operates across all cancer types and a national footprint.
• National Breast Cancer Coalition: Advocacy-led coalition focused on public policy, research funding, and breast cancer eradication. Operates in adjacent breast cancer space with a more policy-oriented posture than Gloria Gemma's direct-services model.
• Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide. Operates in the same breast cancer mission space but focuses on research grants rather than direct survivor support services like Gloria Gemma.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gloriagemma
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCskMws5T8pL_3qGkzX0T8dA
• Facebookfacebook.com/GloriaGemma
• Instagraminstagram.com/gloriagemmafoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gloria-gemma-breast-cancer-resource-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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