Comunale Cancer Foundation
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The Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer Foundation is a registered 501c3 organization. who fought a courageous battle against cancer.
The Comunale Cancer Foundation administers an outreach program to assist with day-to-day financial burdens faced by local individuals and families touched by cancer. In April of 2006, the Foundation was founded by the Comunale family and friends to honor the memory of Stephen A. A year later, his aunt, Amy Comunale Klein was diagnosed with cancer. In August 2011, Stephen's loving mother passed away after a brave fight with cancer. The Foundation lives in memory of Stephen, Amy and Jane. Every individual's circumstances differ and so do their needs. Accordingly, our Foundation's Individual Grant Giving Program, which is our largest Foundation program, is designed to react quickly to alleviate these day-to-day financial burdens. By alleviating such financial burdens, the Foundation's efforts allow families coping with a cancer diagnosis to focus on what is most important - the emotional and physical care of the family member afflicted with cancer. Individuals and families may request support by completing our grant application and sharing their story. The Foundation's Distribution Committee confidentially reviews grant applications twice a week and often responds within 48 hours. All payments are made directly to the vendor/s. Since 2009, the Foundation has established three more programs, which also benefit individuals and families in the Summit County community who are battling cancer. These programs consist of a Summer Horse Camps for Kids, a Holiday Meals Program and Jane's Sunshine Bag program. We have also partnered with Akron General Medical Center's McDowell Cancer Institute in financing their art therapy program. Since the Foundation's inception, we have donated over $3 million to more than 3,000 families. Our goal is to assist as many individuals and families as possible in a small way. Putting a smile on someone's face, even for just a few minutes, means we have achieved our goal.
09/08/2026
Looking forward to the weekend already! 👟🍀
The Four Leaf Clover Challenge is NEXT SATURDAY, and we would love to see the Irish Family out there! ✨
Join us Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 AM right here at STVM for a great race supporting cancer patients across Northeast Ohio.
Race Options:
🏃 Adult Run/Walk 4 Miler | $45 | Ages 19+
🏃 Student Run/Walk 4 Miler | $30 | Ages 18 and under
👨👩👧 Alayna Bretsik Family Fun Run 1/2 Miler | $20
Finish on the 50-yard line of John Cistone Field at VanDevere Automotive Family Stadium, then stick around for the Finisher's Festival featuring live music by Disco Inferno, BBQ, refreshments, and awards!
Registration closes Saturday, September 12, at 10:00 AM.
🔗 Register now: https://buff.ly/iwIXkXA
Go Irish! ☘️
08/24/2026
"With your donation, they were able to provide 40 backpacks, each filled with a binder, two notebooks, a folder, scissors, and a pouch containing pens, pencils, markers, crayons, and colored pencils. They were also able to purchase Walmart gift cards to help provide additional school supplies to families. Your support made such a meaningful impact!" 🎒
- Akron Children's
07/01/2026
Happy heavenly birthday to our dearest Stephen. 🎂 Holding our memories of you even closer today. 💛💜
06/23/2026
We're headed into the last week of sales for The Big Give! Celebrate America's 250th this summer with the best team there is! ⚾️🧢
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1 Raffle Ticket $100 or 5 for $475
Only 200 raffle tickets will be sold!
Cleveland Guardians
05/26/2026
FLOOR. SEATS. 🕺🏽
You and your bestie can be five rows back in what critics say is a "masterclass in live showmanship."
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1 Raffle Ticket $100 or 5 for $475
Only 200 raffle tickets will be sold!
Bruno Mars Acrisure Stadium
05/18/2026
Feel the ground rumbling under your feet when you sit inside SoFi Stadium and cheer on Team USA 🇺🇸 ⚽️
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1 Raffle Ticket $100 or 5 for $475
05/12/2026
On Sale Now! 🎶⚾️🏆
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Only 200 tickets will be sold per package!
05/06/2026
Start Your Engines! 🏎.
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05/04/2026
Only a few days remain to chance your luck at winning two tickets to Memorial Day weekend's Indy 500 race! 🏎🏁
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We held our first board meeting in April of 2006 and over the last 20 years we've distributed millions of dollars in financial assistance, supported thousands of families across five Ohio counties, and created numerous partnerships with remarkable area organizations to benefit individuals and families touched by cancer. 🌟💜
To continue this mission, we're introducing the Big Give. An opportunity for you to win big. ⚽️⚾️🎶
See our incredible raffle packages and purchase now: https://comunalebiggive.givesmart.com/
04/26/2026
We held our first board meeting in April of 2006 and over the last 20 years we've distributed millions of dollars in financial assistance, supported thousands of families across five Ohio counties, and created numerous partnerships with remarkable area organizations to benefit individuals and families touched by cancer. 🌟💜
To continue this mission, we're introducing the Big Give. An opportunity for you to win big. ⚽️⚾️🎶
See our incredible raffle packages and purchase now: https://comunalebiggive.givesmart.com/
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Akron, OH
44333
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
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