Through these endeavors, we open both local and global
pathways for the development of new sarcoma treatments and increase the speed of accurate diagnoses.
The Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research: About Us
Learn about the fundraising events of the Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research and how its philanthropy benefits the sarcoma research program at Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC.
Only 9 days after giving birth to her one and only son Paula was diagnosed with sarcoma, changing her life dramatically and setting in motion her commitment to radically change the options available for local sarcoma patients. Her selflessness, vision, and tenacity will forever inspire our work to spread hope throughout the globe.
Read Paula’s story Read Paula’s storySince our inception in 2010, we have emerged one of the most active grassroots sarcoma foundations in the U.S., funding cutting-edge research at two cancer centers.
LEARN MORE About our Partners LEARN MORETransparency is important to us, and we strive to be outstanding stewards of the gifts we have been entrusted with. Download our Impact Reports as well as annual federal tax returns to help you make informed donation decisions about us.
Susan began volunteering for the Paula Takacs Foundation in 2011 after spending a year as a caretaker and advocate for her brother Alan during his painful battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma, one of hundreds of expressions of sarcoma. Losing her sibling to a disease that had caused him much suffering, and offers so little hope for a cure, fueled her passionate commitment
Read MoreJustine Conner is the Events Manager for the Paula Takacs Foundation. She has always had a passion for health and wellness and enjoys teaching others how to balance fitness and nutrition with living life to the fullest potential. Her education includes a Bachelors in Exercise Science from University at Buffalo, the State University of New York and a Master Degree
Read MoreWe thank our Board members for their dedication to this foundation, their passion for improving the lives of patients around the globe, and their relentless commitment to funding research that may lead to cures for sarcomas.