Donor-Centric Engagement

Provides awards, adaptive equipment, basic necessities, medical care, and financial support for educational and medical enrichment to children, adults, and families facing disabilities or other life challenges, both domestically and internationally.

Built a free-standing medical and dental clinic, repaired classrooms, and brought thousands of kilos of essential supplies to communities. Initiated The White Hat Project to build Tanzania's first safe-haven for young girls and women who are victims of sexual violence.

Built a free-standing medical and dental clinic, established the William Francis Cherilla K2 Prosthetic Center at NSK Hospital in 2022, provides financial support for the Dr. Rahul Chawla Pediatric ICU, repaired classrooms, delivered thousands of kilos of essential supplies, and initiated The White Hat Project to build Tanzania’s first safe-haven for girls and women survivors of sexual violence.

Makes annual IRS Form 990 filings publicly available to promote financial accountability and transparency.

Operates K2 Crafts to encourage creative experiences for bonding and learning, and K2 Kitchens to facilitate cooking experiences for disabled and/or terminally ill children and their families.

Grants individual and partner charity award requests, provides community engagement, education, and funding, specifically working with disabled individuals on a case-by-case basis through an application process.

Grants individual and partner charity award requests, provides community engagement, education, and funding, specifically working with disabled individuals on a case-by-case basis through an application process.

Hosts annual events including a golf tournament and a Masquerade Ball (with the 17th scheduled for 2026) to raise awareness and funds for individuals with limb loss or limb difference, and to support foundation programs.

Built a free-standing medical and dental clinic, repaired classrooms, brought thousands of kilos of essential supplies, and initiated The White Hat Project to build Tanzania's first safe-haven for young girls and women who are victims of sexual violence.

Built a free-standing medical and dental clinic, repaired classrooms, and brought thousands of kilos of essential supplies internationally. Initiated The White Hat Project in 2009 to build Tanzania's first safe-haven for young girls and women who are victims of sexual violence.

Organizes foundation programs, awards, fundraising events, and finances; manages board meetings and committees to ensure operational effectiveness.

Provides the Laurie Malone Educational Scholarship Award to students facing obstacles due to disabilities or limitations to support their educational enrichment.

Provides outdoor recreational activities and adventure opportunities, including a 2009 Mt. Kilimanjaro expedition where all participants summited and broke four world records.

Operates K2 Crafts, a program that encourages the sharing of creative experiences for bonding and learning.

Operates K2 Food for Families to support vulnerable populations by assisting community food banks and local partner charities.

Operates the K2 Gus Mendez Valor Initiative to support the physical and mental wellness of past and present military personnel and their families, providing individual support such as adaptive equipment, mental health and wellness support, therapy services, medical support, or basic necessities.

Operates K2 Kitchens, which facilitates cooking experiences for disabled and/or terminally ill children and their families.

Operates the K2 Strength to Thrive program, offering nutritional guidance, mental wellness support, access to equipment, physical therapy, training, education, and basic necessities. This program also includes Cade’s Escapades, which supports underserved local youth in Phoenix.