CARE Fund grants are designed to promote cancer research and advance transformational research across the cancer research continuum. CARE Fund is proud to highlight Deverra Therapeutics, which received two Life Science Start-Up and Development awards in May 2023. These awards supported the development of CAR-NK cells to treat b-cell leukemia regardless of CD19 expression and the development of engineered allogeneic MPS cell product for treatment of solid tumors. Dr. Colleen Delaney, Principal Investigator, shared that, “As a recipient of a Life Science Start-Up and Development award, we are deeply grateful for this funding – it arrived at a critical moment and provided essential support to keep our research program on track during a pivotal time. It enabled us to maintain steady progress and continue our scientific goals without interruption.” Learn more about this and other past awarded grants here.    

On behalf of its sponsored project, Andy Hill CARE Fund, Evergreen Social Impact is soliciting proposals for graphic design services to produce two sequential projects: (1) an Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 and (2) the CARE Fund Strategic Plan. Request for Proposals (RFP) Issued: June 23, 2025 Proposals Due: The proposal must be received via email by the RFP Coordinator no later than 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on July 14, 2025. Estimated Term: The estimated term of this subcontract will be July 23, 2025 – January 31, 2026, with the option to extend or renew thereafter upon mutual agreement of both parties. Proposal Not to Exceed: $24,000 (excluding printing costs) RFP Coordinator: Joseph Sparacio, Deputy Director, Andy Hill CARE Fund RFP Coordinator’s Email: joseph@wacarefund.org

On May 22, 2025, CARE Fund hosted its CARE Fund Grantee Convening. The evening brought together over 100 attendees for a unique opportunity to encourage collaboration with colleagues and other leaders in cancer research and share insights to foster learning, innovation, and partnership. CARE Fund was honored to recognize Dr. Fred Appelbaum and Dr. David Byrd as Honorary Co-Chairs for this year’s convening. Thank you to the evening’s speakers: Maura Little, CARE Board Vice Chair; Dr. Fred Appelbaum, inaugural CARE Board Chair; and Dr. Yaw Nyame, a CARE Fund Distinguished Researchers and Population Health Grantee, for their thoughtful and inspiring remarks. Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Grantee Convening, celebrating CARE Fund’s 10-year anniversary. We look forward to future gatherings.