ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation

Name

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation

Legal name

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation

Website

https://askccf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childhood Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Childhood cancer support
• Nonprofit family services
• Educational support services
• Pediatric cancer assistance
• Cancer community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting families of children with cancer across Virginia. 77 cents of every dollar goes to programs and services.
2. Signature Events Fundraising: Revenue from annual events including ASK 5K & Fun Walk and Above & Beyond Gala. Gala community raised over $5 million in 5 years.
3. Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships: Event sponsorships and ongoing corporate partnerships through #MakingLifeBetter retail campaign, round-up programs, and co-venture promotions.
4. Planned Giving & Legacy Donations: 1975 Society planned giving program, including wills, trusts, IRA/401(k) beneficiary designations.
5. Third-Party Campaigns: Community fundraisers hosted by partners, United Way workplace giving, Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, employer matching programs.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation provides free educational, financial, family, and community support services to children with cancer and serious blood disorders and their families across Virginia. Core offerings include financial assistance for non-medical expenses, in-clinic support (Child Life Specialist and Chaplain), educational support from preschool through young adulthood, community events, and bereavement support, delivered through hospital partnerships, the ASK Family Center, and statewide Education Support Navigators.

Product overview

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of support services for children with cancer and their families in Virginia, not a technology product company. The organization operates three core program areas: Family Support (financial assistance, in-clinic support, mental/emotional wellbeing, bereavement), Educational Support (tutoring, education navigators, First STEP Preschool, young adult support), and Community & Connection (summer camps, retreats, social events). These are delivered alongside resource programs including an Education Toolkit, Video Library, annual Educator Conference, and Webinar Series. Signature fundraising events include the ASK 5K & Fun Walk and the Above & Beyond Gala. The organization also runs the Kourageous Kids awareness campaign, #MakingLifeBetter corporate partnership program, and a statewide Advocacy Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Family Support Comprehensive family support services for families of children with cancer in Virginia, including financial assistance for non-medical expenses (housing, utilities, transportation), everyday relief resources, in-clinic support with a funded Child Life Specialist and Chaplain, mental and emotional wellbeing services, and bereavement support.
• Educational Support Educational support services including Education Support Navigators at every Virginia pediatric cancer treatment center, in-person tutoring in Richmond and Fredericksburg, online tutoring through The Brain Bodega partnership, the First STEP Preschool program, graduation ceremonies, and young adult support coordination.
• Community and Connection Programs Community-building programs including summer camps in Richmond and Fredericksburg, retreats for middle school, high school, and young adult survivors, holiday parties, parent and caregiver socials, sibling socials, and access to the ASK Family Center for families of children with cancer in Virginia.
• Young Adult Support Support services for young adult cancer survivors (YACS) including life skills development, college readiness with SAT prep and college tours, job and career training assistance, and social events connecting young adult survivors with peers.
• Education Toolkit Toolkit designed for parents, caregivers, and educators to support children with cancer in educational settings, including resources for parents/caregivers, educators/schools, and a Young Adult Toolkit for adolescents and young adults transitioning into adulthood following cancer treatment.
• Video Library Comprehensive video library covering ASK clinic procedures, family support, community support, survivorship, and educational topics, including videos on nursing care, parenting during treatment, late effects, and returning to school.
• Educating Childhood Cancer Patients & Survivors Conference Annual educator conference providing free CEU and CNE credits for teachers, administrators, nurses, and counselors, covering late effects and educational accommodations for students affected by childhood cancer.
• Webinar Series Webinar series covering educational and mental health topics for parents, teens, and young adults affected by childhood cancer and sickle cell disease, delivered virtually to reach families across Virginia.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and major.

• Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary hospital partner for nearly 50 years. ASK funds Child Life Specialist (Katie Barber) and Chaplain (Rev. Rich Catlett) positions at this location. Home to ASK Hematology/Oncology Clinic. ASK Family Center located nearby.
• Children's Hospital of the King's DaughterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor pediatric cancer treatment center partner. Education Support Navigator (Lisa Meares) positioned at this hospital. Financial assistance available for families receiving treatment here.
• UVA Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric cancer treatment center partner. Education Support Navigator positioned at this hospital. State legislature funding supports navigator position.
• Carilion Children'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric cancer treatment center partner. Education Support Navigator positioned at this hospital. State legislature funding supports navigator position.
• Inova Schar Cancer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric cancer treatment center partner. Education Support Navigator positioned at this hospital. State legislature funding supports navigator position.
• Children's National FredericksburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric cancer treatment center partner. Education Support Navigator positioned at this hospital. State legislature funding supports navigator position.
• The Brain BodegasupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline tutoring partner providing academic mentors for ASK's online tutoring program. Matches children with tutors up to twice weekly for school support.
• First Baptist PreschoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts ASK's First STEP (Socialization Through Enriched Play) preschool class, a special class just for ASK families.
• M4K RichmondmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time partner raising funds through annual mustache-growing campaign. Over 300 participants. Sponsored The M4K Cafe at ASK Family Center.
• Tad's KidsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports ASK through Tad's Kids Family Crisis Fund, funded through three annual events: Making a Difference Golf Tournament, Tennis for Tad's Tournament, Oyster Roast Fundraiser.
• Virginia FBLAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerState service project since 1982. Has provided over $1 million in cash and in-kind donations to ASK over 40+ years.
• James River Orthodontics (Dr. Larry Scarborough)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time ASK event sponsor for nearly a decade, bringing smiles to ASK kids.
• Midas RichmondsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner#MakingLifeBetter campaign partner. Provides free oil changes for families in active treatment.
• Jersey Mike'ssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner#MakingLifeBetter campaign partner participating in point-of-sale fundraising.
• Credit Union of RichmondsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner#MakingLifeBetter campaign partner participating in point-of-sale fundraising.
• Check CitysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner#MakingLifeBetter campaign partner participating in point-of-sale fundraising.
• Belle Isle MoonshinesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner#MakingLifeBetter campaign partner participating in point-of-sale fundraising.
• Sparrow Home LoanssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of annual Charity Chili Cook-Off community fundraiser.
• Cancer Action Coalition of VirginiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy partner supporting ASK's advocacy efforts in Virginia.
• United Way of Greater Richmond & PetersburgsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkplace giving partner. ASK's United Way Agency Number: 3175.
• Commonwealth of Virginia CampaignsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerState employee workplace giving campaign. ASK's CVC Number: 03281.
• Virginia Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in creating the Childhood Cancer Education Toolkit in collaboration with Virginia Childhood Cancer Workgroup.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: Direct peer combining pediatric cancer research funding with family support resources, education, and advocacy. Comparable mission scope across research, family services, and policy work in childhood cancer.
• St. Baldrick's Foundation: Direct peer funding childhood cancer research through head-shaving events and signature fundraisers. Comparable community-led fundraising model and family/patient engagement strategy.
• Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research: Direct peer funding childhood cancer research while supporting patients and families. Similar youth-focused brand and community-event fundraising approach targeting the same donor base.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Direct peer funding pediatric cancer research while delivering family support services including travel for care, financial aid, and bereavement support. Comparable blended research-plus-services mission and similar volunteer-driven event fundraising.
• Children's Cancer Research Fund: Direct peer combining research funding with family support services for children with cancer. Comparable mission mix and event-driven donor engagement strategy.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Direct peer focused on pediatric cancer research funding and family support, with similar event-driven fundraising (gold ribbon programs) and awareness campaigns. Operates in the same childhood cancer support category.
• National Children's Cancer Society: Direct peer providing financial assistance, emotional support, and educational resources to families of children with cancer nationwide. Highly comparable service model including financial aid for non-medical expenses and survivor support programs.

Broad incumbents

• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Broad incumbent serving children with critical illnesses including cancer, providing wish-granting and family support experiences. Operates at much larger national scale but competes for the same corporate sponsors and donor households in Virginia.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Broad incumbent providing housing and family support services during pediatric medical treatment. Directly comparable in delivering non-medical family support to children with serious illness, though at much larger national scale and broader medical conditions.

Regional players

• Connor's Heroes Foundation: Regional peer operating in Virginia providing direct financial assistance, counseling, and family support to children with cancer and their families. Closest geographic peer with highly comparable service mix and beneficiary base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ASK_CCF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ASKCCFRVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ASKChildhoodCancerFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ask-childhood-cancer-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/askccf
• TikToktiktok.com/@askccf

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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