WHO WE ARE
- Cancer Kids of San Joaquin County (CKSJC), formerly Lodi Cancer Kids, began in 1999 with a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to assists six families from Lodi who at the time had children at UCSF Medical Center in treatment for cancer. The fund was established by a group of Lodi families who had all experienced the challenge of having a child diagnosed and treated for cancer.
- CKSJC provides financial assistance to approximately 60-70 families each year to families from all parts of San Joaquin County.
- CKSJC is recognized by pediatric oncology care centers throughout the Bay area and Sacramento as a trusted and vital resource to families of San Joaquin County.
- CKSJC is run entirely by volunteers. There are no paid positions. With the exception of minimal outside fundraising and bookkeeping expenses, all funds raised go directly to families of San Joaquin County in need of financial assistance.
- CKSJC is unique in that our primary mission is to provide funding to cover expenses not covered by health insurance to families who must travel out of town for pediatric oncology care.
- Cancer Kids of San Joaquin County, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Federal Tax ID # 20 – 4448693.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Don Walters – President
Don and Peggy were part of the initial founding families of Lodi Cancer Kids. The fund was started after their youngest daughter Kelsey, 7 years old at the time, had finished nine months of chemo and radiation at UCSF for cancer. Don is primarily responsible for financial management and oversight of the fundraising events.
Peggy Walters – Secretary
Peggy’s is responsible for hand delivering gift cards that fund the families receiving financial assistance from CKSJC. She travels to all parts of the county to meet with families. As a mom who’s experienced having a child with cancer she often listens to their stories and shares hope to families going through a very difficult time. Peggy is the primary coordinator of the fundraising events.
Frank Schulz – Vice President
Frank is instrumental in networking volunteers and the point person in organizing the Stomp Out Childhood Cancer fundraising events. Frank is retired from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s department. Frank and his wife Donna live in Lodi. Donna is a cancer survivor.
Robert Fowler
Robert brings a keen sense of business skills to the Board. Robert is a partner in Frank C. Alegre Trucking. He and his wife Amy live in Lodi.
Stacy Williams
Stacy works in the health care industry. She understands the work of CKSJC having experienced a time when her daughter Samantha was dealing with childhood cancer. Stacy and her husband Mike live in Lodi.
Susan Ring
Sue has extensive experience as a board member including recently serving as president of the World of Wonders Children’s Museum in Lodi. Sue is a cancer survivor and lives in Lodi with her husband John.
