The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara, the top fundraising and grant-making institution in Santa Barbara County dedicated to cancer care, has published its 2024 Annual Report.
This year’s report commemorates the Foundation’s 75th Anniversary and highlights its history, partnerships, and financial contributions. The report is available online at www.cfsb.org/about-us/publications.
In 2024, the foundation provided $3.5 million to support programs at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, including oncology nutrition, genetic counseling, and patient navigation.
The foundation provided an additional $203,000 to assist community programs and services, all of which aim to provide resources for individuals navigating cancer.
The report features testimonials from patients who benefited from these programs, illustrating the tangible impact of donor generosity.
2024 Community Grantees include: Pediatric research at Cottage Health; and Cold cap trial program with UCLA Health.
A milestone of 2024 was the foundation’s 75th Anniversary celebration, marked by a sold-out lecture featuring Nobel Laureate Jennifer Doudna.
Co-hosted with UCSB Arts & Lectures, the event underscored the foundation’s commitment to advancing cancer care for the Santa Barbara community.
“As we enter our next quarter-century, we look forward to broadening our support not only for Ridley-Tree Cancer Center but also for other local cancer organizations that assist patients throughout their cancer journey,” said Lori Willis, executive director of the Cancer Foundation.
Community members can view the 2024 Annual Report at www.cfsb.org. To learn more or to participate in a behind-the-scenes tour, contact info@cfsb.org.
To learn more, visit the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara at www.cfsb.org.