Welcome to the Sunrise Fund

The Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook was established to raise awareness about childhood cancer and to raise funds for specific projects including a respite center, a playroom, extended support services, facilities and programs that meet our families growing needs, and vital research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancers. More >

More Events

Living in Love Palliative Care and Bereavement Conference

 

Wednesday, May 22
Registration is at 7:30 AM
Conference begins at 8:00 AM

To register call Renee Johnson at 631-444-1026

 

Click here to download a flyer about the event.

Events

2013 Long Island Cure
Search Walk

Saturday, June 8

For more information about the event, click here or
e-mail Jeanne Greenfield

Click Here to register / join the team online.

Message from the Director

In July of 1991, the Pediatric Oncology Program was established at Stony Brook University Medical Center to expand the clinical services available to the children of Suffolk County, and to expand the cancer research activities already present at Stony Brook.

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A New Decade of Hope

 

Our patient heroes are featured throughout the film, which showcases the services of Stony Brook University Medical Center's Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program. Supplemental services that were implemented to answer a need or improve the quality of life for the pediatric patient are explained in detail. These programs are supported by the Sunrise Fund, launched in 1999, as a grassroots effort by parents determined to improve childhood cancer survival. This wide range of support includes a School Re-Entry Program, which assists in the child's return to school; a "Rising Stars" Talent Show and Art Exhibit; Play Fit-Stay Fit!, a comprehensive wellness program; Our Little Heroes, a parent support network; the Daniel Brooks Memorial Educational Award for Students with Cancer; Play It Forward, a social support program by student-athletes; and a "Living in Love" Palliative Care and Bereavement Group.

Making A Difference

Knights of Columbus 10th Annual Charity Drive Ball
6/2011 The Suffolk Chapter of the Knight of Columbus raised $21,000 for the Sunrise fund! Click here to view a photo of the event.
A Cut For A Cure
5/2/11 Many thanks to Finale Salon in Setauket. They volunteered their time cutting kids hair and raised over $2,000 for the Sunrise fund! The community came out for a fun filled day. Click here to view a photo of the event.
The Three Village School District supports the Sunrise Fund and Play Fit-Stay Fit!
4/19/11 The Three Village School District is conducting a school-based fundraiser for the Sunrise Fund and Play Fit-Stay Fit! called "Get Your Gold On". In honor of childhood cancer awareness, gold shoe laces are being sold in the Three Village Schools and the local community. To date, over 700 pairs have been sold with a goal of selling 1500 laces by mid-May. If you would like to order laces, please contact Tracey Bogush at tracey@bnfcontractors.com or
516-312-4102. Laces are $4/pair and come in 40", 54", and 72" lengths.
Sunrise Fund - A New Day for Children with Cancer Calendar
12/17/10 The full color 2011 Sunrise Fund Calendar is officially available! For a donation of $20 (or more) you will be helping children fighting cancer right here on Long Island. Your donation is also tax deductible. To order a calendar, please call (631) 444-2899 during normal business hours.
Bank of America
09/18/08 Sunrise Fund Receives Historic Grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to Help Kids with Cancer
Sunrise Fund Benefits from Local Fundraising Events
09/20/08 The Three Strohm Sisters Foundation hosted a "Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Celebration" on September 20th to generate awareness and funds for our pediatric cancer program. Held in memory of Edward J. Strohm Sr., the evening raised over $6,000. The Sunrise Fund also benefited from part of the proceeds generated from the Smithtown Spirit Soccer Team's summer golf outing. The Soccer players presented Dr. Robert Parker with a check for $5,000 to be used pediatric for oncology.
Childhood Cancer Facts/Stats
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The Sunrise Fund
Office of Advancement
HSC Level 4, Room 172
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8430
Vicki Irwin
Phone: 631-444-2899
SBUMCAdvancement@stonybrook.edu

© 2009 Sunrise Fund