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Kylie Rowand Foundation Inc

AZ · EIN 473490004 · $105K rev · operational · advocacy · www.kyliestrong.org
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The Kylie Rowand Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by Bree Rowand in memory of her daughter Kylie, who died at age 2 after a 13-month battle with stage 4 neuroblastoma. The foundation supports children and families affected by pediatric cancer by providing financial assistance, emotional support, and holiday programs, while raising awareness and funding for childhood cancer research. It operates primarily in California and Arizona, with a focus on improving treatment options and alleviating family burdens during treatment.

activities · 11

what they do

direct service · 7
  • Financial Assistance for Families Battling Pediatric Cancer Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Provides financial support to families with children battling cancer, including direct checks to help with expenses and distribution of funds raised for childhood cancer to financially struggling families.
  • Host community events and fitness activities for families affected by pediatric cancer Community Running and Walking Events
    Organizes inclusive outdoor workout events led by professional trainers and hosts community launch events in Arizona to engage supporters and share organizational updates.
  • Organizing events and providing gifts for families and parents of children with cancer Wish Granting for Critically Ill Children
    Provides free events and field trips for families with children battling cancer, and organizes Christmas gifts for these families. The organization also provides special gifts, pampering, and nights out for parents of children with cancer.
  • Provide financial assistance to families affected by pediatric cancer Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Raises and distributes funds to families experiencing financial hardship due to childhood cancer, including direct support such as a $10,000 check provided to the Hayworth family in 2019.
  • Provide free recreational and emotional support programs for families with children battling cancer Wish Granting for Critically Ill Children
    Offers free events and field trips for families, organizes Christmas gift programs for affected families, and provides special gifts, pampering, and nights out for parents to support emotional well-being.
  • Providing financial assistance to families battling pediatric cancer Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Distributes funds to financially struggling families with children battling cancer, including a $10,000 check provided to the Hayworth family in 2019.
  • Support Events and Gifts for Families and Parents of Children with Cancer Wish Granting for Critically Ill Children
    Organizes free events and field trips for families with children battling cancer, and provides special gifts, pampering, and nights out for parents of these children, including Christmas gifts.
advocacy · 1
  • Community Engagement and Fundraising Events Cancer-Focused Fundraising & Awareness Events
    Hosts community launch events and outdoor workout events to engage supporters, share updates, and raise funds and awareness about pediatric cancer funding gaps.
research · 3
  • Distributes funds for childhood cancer research, including a significant contribution to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for neuroblastoma research.
  • Funding neuroblastoma research
    Presents checks to cancer research centers, such as a $100,000 check to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for neuroblastoma research, and receives impact summaries from these centers.
  • Support childhood cancer research through funding Pediatric Cancer and Macular Degeneration Research
    Raises funds for childhood cancer research and has directly supported institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with a $100,000 contribution for neuroblastoma research.
strategies · 13

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Annual Golf Tournament
Yearly golf fundraiser, previously known as the Prayers for Kylie Golf Tournament, that brings together supporters to raise money for childhood cancer research and family support.
Burn for the Battle
Annual outdoor fitness event led by personal trainers in Scottsdale, AZ, to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer and the foundation’s mission.
Love Like Kylie Program
Provides holiday gift packages and family experiences for children undergoing cancer treatment and their siblings, including personalized gifts, stockings, and special outings for parents.
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • AmazonSmile Partner — Partner platform that donates a percentage of purchases to KRF when selected as the charity of choice.
  • Banner Diamond Children’s Hospital Partner — Receives comfort items for children through a partnership with Binkeez For Comfort.
  • Binkeez For Comfort Partner — Partners to provide comfort items to children at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Banner Diamond Children’s Hospital.
  • Facebook Partner — Used a Facebook Page ("Prayers for Kylie, God's little Warrior") to share Kylie's journey, which evolved into a movement of over 100,000 people and was used to raise funds for childhood cancer.
  • Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Partner — Host venue for foundation event
  • Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Partner — Hosted the Arizona Launch Party event venue.
  • Jennica Lawford Partner — Volunteer Coordinator for the Love Like Kylie Program
  • Marc Fisher Partner — Bree Rowand was selected as a #MAKEYOURMARC program ambassador for her work with the Kylie Rowand Foundation.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Partners to find and research better treatment options for children with cancer.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Received a $100,000 check for neuroblastoma research.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Received an Impact Summary from them in 2021.
  • Phoenix Children’s Hospital Partner — Receives comfort items for children through a partnership with Binkeez For Comfort.