
Mission
The SDF Focus
Sam Day Foundation programs are centered around some of the most difficult cancers impacting young people, which means anyone with a certain sarcoma or brain tumor diagnosis could benefit from our organization’s efforts. For example, the most common age range to be diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma is between 10 and 20 years old. This is why we reference children, adolescents, and young adults in our language, often using “kids” to group the entire age range.
Research
The Sam Day Foundation funds medical and nutritional research for rare childhood, adolescent and young adult cancers with an emphasis on sarcomas and brain tumors.
Experiences
Kids with cancer not only need support to survive, they need support to live well. We fund to wellness gifts and experiences for kids with cancer and cancer related impairments.
We award scholarships to Sunset HS students in Beaverton, Oregon, who have endured chronic illness or physical disability and choose to live well despite their challenges.