While our foundation, The Vivienne C. Finn Foundation, stands firmly on three pillars: 

• Funding pediatric cancer research to accelerate advancements in treatment.
• Providing support for families navigating the emotional and financial burdens of childhood cancer in Fairfield County.
• Laying the groundwork for federal legislative change and establishing a dedicated State Cancer Action Plan for Connecticut’s children.

This luncheon marks the inaugural event hosted by the Vivienne C. Finn Foundation Inc. This milestone event focuses directly on Policy to Progress: Cancer Cures for Kids. We invite you to stand with us and help Connecticut families in their fiercest fight. On November 10th, join us for our inaugural speakers series featuring two incredible voices for change. Nancy Goodman is one of the nation's most effective legislative advocates for pediatric cancer research. Driven by the fierce determination of a mom who knows the stakes firsthand, Nancy has spearheaded landmark federal policies to accelerate life-saving childhood cancer treatments.  Nancy Goodman is the Founder and Executive Director of Kids v Cancer. Also a young advocate Sammy Ulloa who was diagnosed with right proximal tibia osteosarcoma at age 19, Sammy underwent limb salvage surgery and completed treatment in May 2023. Now a 23-year-old psychology student in Southern California, she co-hosts Make It Better Agents’ osTEAo podcast to amplify the voices of the osteosarcoma community. 

Bringing together over 300+ community leaders and advocates, this luncheon raises vital funds to drive legislative change, accelerate pediatric cancer research, and break down the barriers to life-saving treatments so families can afford to be on a clinical trial and thus a cure. Your partnership directly fuels the advocacy needed to change the future for kids fighting cancer.

NOTE: $150 of each ticket purchase is non-deductible for tax purposes.