Celebrating a Year of Impact: ADF 2024 Year in Review

As we close out another year, we're proud to reflect on everything we've accomplished together. With progress in each of our mission pillars, 2024 has been a year of meaningful impact.

First and foremost:  Thank you! Your support is the driving force behind our ability to fund kidney cancer research and initiatives. Every dollar donated, every good solicited, and every hour volunteered matters, and we couldn't do this without you.

Accomplishments

• Raised $50,000+ in net contributions to sustain and grow our mission in the coming year

• Hosted four successful fundraising events:

  • March Madness Pool:  Sold out our pool and raised over $4,000

  • Kendra Scott Fundraising Day:  Our first partnership with Kendra Scott raised nearly $1,000 through in-store and online sales.

  • Oktoberfest:  Raised over $23,000 with nearly 150 attendees

  • Board & Brush:  18 participants joined our session, raising $230

• Welcomed a new board member, Josh, who's energy and dedication have been invaluable

• Sponsored Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute's (LVCTI) Advances in Kidney Care Care event, where speakers shared updates on kidney cancer research and patient support initiatives

• Continued our partnership with KidneyCAN for their spring and fall advocacy days, with four representatives advocating on behalf of ADF

• Saw the results of past grants come to life:  LVTCI's CAR-T infusion clinic opened this fall and recently completed its first cell collect, a major milestone for treatment options in the Valley

Grants Awarded

St. Luke's University Health Network:  $25,000
We're excited about this new partnership; expanding our funding opportunities for local kidney cancer research and awareness. The initial grant will support a research project focused on immune gene mutations. We'll also sponsor a few ASCO or SITC conference attendances.

Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute:  $30,000
This year's grant will fund a new quality-of-life questionnaire research study. We'll also sponsor the annual kidney cancer patient forum this spring.

Looking Ahead

We're always exploring new ways to fundraise and expand our mission. If you have ideas for events or suggestions for improving our current ones, we'd love to hear from you. Just reply to this email!

Thank you again for being a crucial part in this great work. We hope you and your families have a joyful holiday season and wish you all the best in the New Year!