Connecticut Sports Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesConnecticut, United States2-10 Employees
The Connecticut Sports Foundation is a small nonprofit organization based in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, operating as a 501(c)(3) dedicated to assisting cancer patients and their families across the state. It provides direct aid through recipient grants to help cover essential needs such as housing costs, utilities, food, medications, and transportation to treatment centers, with referrals and thorough screening coordinated by oncology social workers at Connecticut hospitals and treatment facilities. In addition to immediate financial relief, the foundation designates a recurring grant to support pioneering cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, reflecting its dual role in patient support and scientific advancement. The organization, positioned within philanthropic fundraising services, communicates a mission to relieve the practical burdens of cancer for hardworking individuals while maintaining a presence in the community through local outreach and partnerships.