Cancer Support Community Delaware, Inc.

What Cancer Support Community Delaware, Inc. does

Cancer Support Community Delaware, Inc. (CSCDE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1996 (originally as The Wellness Community) that provides free psychosocial support to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones across Delaware. CSCDE operates four physical locations covering all three Delaware counties — New Castle (Wilmington headquarters on Lancaster Pike), Kent (Dover, adjacent to Bayhealth Medical Center), Sussex (Rehoboth Beach on the Beebe Health Campus), plus a Middletown office — and delivers programs virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live with an on-demand Program Recordings Library. In 2025 the organization reported serving over 6,600 participants with more than 30,000 visits, with 82% of every dollar raised going directly to programs and all funds raised in Delaware staying in Delaware.

The organization's core offerings are grouped into four product lines: (1) professionally facilitated Support Groups including weekly living-with-cancer groups, monthly diagnosis-specific groups (breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, gynecologic, blood cancer), and bereavement support; (2) Healthy Lifestyle Classes covering yoga (chair, gentle, beginner), tai chi, strength training, walking, sound and mindfulness meditation, expressive arts, and nutrition; (3) Educational Sessions led by clinical experts on cancer-related topics; and (4) the Incyte Cancer Care Assistance Fund, providing emergency financial assistance up to $3,000 per eligible Delaware resident for cancer-related expenses. CSCDE uses an off-the-shelf technology stack (Zoom, JotForm, Facebook Live, Blackbaud Adaptive, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Meta Pixel) with no proprietary platform, and programs are staffed by licensed clinicians led by Program Director Erika Narducci (MSW, LCSW).

CSCDE's revenue model is a typical nonprofit mix of individual donations, corporate and foundation grants (notably Incyte, Bayhealth, Tidal Health, MT Charitable Foundation, Agilent, WSFS Bank, Barclays, Yale Electric), and signature fundraising events including Pink Affair, Cocktails for a Cause, the Dickie DiSabatino Golf & Tennis Classic, Wings of Hope, Howard's Run, the Marc Deshong Classic Car Cruise-In, and the statewide Crush Out Cancer restaurant weekend. All participant services are provided at no cost; healthcare provider referrals and direct community enrollment are the primary acquisition channels, with staff committing to a two-business-day follow-up. The organization operates as the Delaware affiliate of the national Cancer Support Community network of 90+ partners and is governed by an Executive Board led by Chair Steve Kochie and Executive Director Nicole Topkis Pickles.

Name

Cancer Support Community Delaware, Inc.

Legal name

Cancer Support Community Delaware

Website

https://cancersupportdelaware.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cancer Support Community Delaware is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 that provides free psychosocial support groups, healthy lifestyle classes, educational sessions, and financial assistance to over 6,600 cancer patients, caregivers, and loved ones annually across four Delaware locations and virtual programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

Keywords

• Psychosocial cancer support
• Cancer support groups
• Community health services
• Wellness programs
• Nonprofit cancer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Contributions: Charitable donations from individuals supporting cancer care services. More than 82% of every dollar raised goes directly to programs.
2. Signature Fundraising Events: Annual events including Pink Affair, Cocktails for a Cause, Dickie DiSabatino Golf & Tennis Classic, Wings of Hope butterfly release, Howard's Run, Marc Deshong Classic Car Cruise-In, and Crush Out Cancer restaurant fundraiser. These events generate critical operating funds.
3. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Support from corporate sponsors and foundations including Incyte Corporation (Incyte Cancer Care Assistance Fund), Bayhealth, MT Charitable Foundation, Tidal Health, and others. Grants fund specific programs and operational needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cancer Support Community Delaware (CSCDE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, professionally facilitated psychosocial support programs to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones across Delaware. Core offerings include weekly and monthly support groups, healthy lifestyle classes (yoga, tai chi, meditation, exercise, nutrition, expressive arts), educational sessions led by cancer-care experts, social events, and emergency financial assistance up to $3,000 per eligible applicant through the Incyte Cancer Care Assistance Fund.

Product overview

Cancer Support Community Delaware operates as a nonprofit support organization offering a unified portfolio of no-cost psychosocial programs for individuals affected by cancer. The core offering consists of professionally facilitated Support Groups (weekly living with cancer groups, monthly diagnosis-specific groups, and bereavement support), Healthy Lifestyle Classes (yoga, tai chi, meditation, exercise, nutrition, expressive arts), and Educational Sessions led by cancer care experts. The Incyte Cancer Care Assistance Fund provides emergency financial assistance up to $3,000 for qualifying Delaware residents. A Program Recordings Library extends accessibility of healthy lifestyle and educational content on-demand. All services are available in-person across four Delaware locations (New Castle, Kent, Sussex counties, and Middletown), virtually via Zoom, or in hybrid formats, with services provided at no cost to participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Support Groups

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of participants feel less alone
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Delaware Restaurants (Crush Out Cancer)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026Statewide network of restaurants participating in Crush Out Cancer weekend fundraiser including Banks Wine and Spirits, Bethany Blues, Big Fish Grill, Bluecoast, Dockside, Downtown Blues, Lewes Brewing, Matt's Fish Camp, HOOKED, Starboard, Woody's Dewey Beach Bar, Bellefonte Brewing Company, and others. In 2025 raised over $9,000.
• Incyte CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2022Incyte Corporation established the Incyte Cancer Care Assistance Fund administered by CSCDE to provide emergency financial support up to $3,000 per eligible Delaware resident with cancer facing financial hardship. Incyte reaffirmed commitment in April 2022 by extending support while opening a new research facility in Delaware.
• Bayhealth Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayhealth is a Presenting Sponsor for Pink Affair and provides sponsorship for virtual programs. Kent County office is located next door to Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover for convenience of patients receiving treatment nearby.
• Salero RestaurantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for annual Pink Affair luncheon at Salero, atop the Henlopen Hotel on Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Hosted by Madeleine Overturf of CoastTV.
• Milton Lions ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Wings of Hope event, providing Milton's Clipper Express train rides for children's activities.
• St. Mark's High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Marc Deshong Classic Car Cruise-In, hosting the event on their campus.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cancer Support Community (National HQ): National headquarters of the network of 90+ affiliates that CSCDE belongs to. Operates the same psychosocial support model and brand standards but at a national scale, providing shared research, advocacy, and program resources to affiliates including CSCDE.
• American Cancer Society: The largest U.S. cancer nonprofit providing research funding, patient services, advocacy, and a 24/7 helpline. Overlaps with CSCDE in cancer patient support and Delaware-based service delivery but operates at vastly greater scale with a broader mission beyond psychosocial care.
• Livestrong Foundation: National nonprofit providing cancer survivor support services including navigation, fertility preservation, and emotional support programs. Overlaps with CSCDE in serving cancer survivors and caregivers but with a broader navigation and survivorship focus rather than community-based psychosocial groups.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: National blood cancer nonprofit funding research and providing patient support services including financial assistance, peer support, and educational resources. Comparable in operating free patient support programs but focused exclusively on blood cancers with a research-heavy mission.

Direct peers

• Wellness House: Community-based nonprofit offering free psychosocial support, healthy lifestyle classes, and educational programs to individuals affected by cancer in the Chicago suburbs. Closely mirrors CSCDE's service model of professionally facilitated support groups and wellness programming at no cost.
• Gilda's Club: A national network of clubhouses providing free psychosocial support to cancer patients, survivors, and families through professionally facilitated support groups, healthy lifestyle classes, and educational sessions, operating on a comparable nonprofit model with no-cost programs.
• Susan G. Komen (Delaware): Operates Delaware affiliate providing breast cancer-specific patient support, education, and financial assistance. Directly comparable as a Delaware-based cancer nonprofit delivering free services to patients and families, including financial aid similar to CSCDE's Incyte Cancer Care Assistance Fund.

Peers

• Imerman Angels:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CancerSupportDE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cancersupportcommunitydela4230
• Facebookfacebook.com/CancerSupportDE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cancer-support-community-delaware
• Instagraminstagram.com/cancersupportde

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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