Four Diamonds Fund
Four Diamonds Fund is a charitable organization based in Pennsylvania, United States. The organization is dedicated to assisting children and their families through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research. The fund was established by Charles and Irma Millard after the death of their son, Christopher, from pediatric cancer. The name "Four Diamonds" comes from a story Christopher wrote before his death, in which the four diamonds represent the attributes of courage, wisdom, honesty, and love.
History[edit | edit source]
The Four Diamonds Fund was established in 1972 by Charles and Irma Millard, following the death of their son, Christopher, from pediatric cancer. The name of the fund comes from a story that Christopher wrote before his death, in which the four diamonds represent the attributes of courage, wisdom, honesty, and love. The fund was created to assist children and their families through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research.
Mission[edit | edit source]
The mission of the Four Diamonds Fund is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children and their families through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research. The fund aims to reduce the financial burden of families dealing with pediatric cancer, and to fund research into finding a cure for the disease.
Activities[edit | edit source]
The Four Diamonds Fund supports a variety of activities aimed at achieving its mission. These include providing financial assistance to families dealing with pediatric cancer, funding research into finding a cure for the disease, and providing comprehensive support to affected families. The fund also organizes a variety of fundraising events throughout the year, including the annual THON dance marathon.
Impact[edit | edit source]
Since its establishment, the Four Diamonds Fund has assisted thousands of children and their families, and has funded numerous research projects aimed at finding a cure for pediatric cancer. The fund's activities have had a significant impact on the lives of many families dealing with the disease, and have contributed to advancements in pediatric cancer research.
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