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ANNUAL REPORT The CancerCare Letter from our Constellation of Services Executive Director and President

Dear Friends, During this last year, there has been so much attention given to the idea years of cancer survivorship—helping people cope with the issues that they will face during and after treatment, issues that may affect them for decades to Diane Blum, Executive Director come. At CancerCare, we see this new challenge as an extraordinary gift. Sixty years ago, who among this organization’s founders would have thought that so many people would be facing the challenges Support™ of life after cancer? Counseling and The treatment of cancer has changed dramatically over the past Mission support for patients and families 60 years. People with cancer are living longer, more cancers Statement Connect™ are curable, and cancer treatment is more often administered National education outside the hospital setting. Yet despite these medical advances, CancerCare is dedicated programs led the diagnosis of cancer is as personally devastating now as it was by the experts in 1944. That is why CancerCare matters today, and why its services to helping people face remain crucial to those affected by a cancer diagnosis. CancerCare was the many challenges of founded decades ago to provide support, comfort, and hope to people a cancer diagnosis. with cancer and their loved ones, and we are still here today, addressing Paul Friedman, CancerCare provides those same basic needs. President the highest-quality Online™ From our beginnings as a New York City, community-based organization, professional support A resource-based to the far-reaching national resource we have become, CancerCare has interactive Web community services—including provided help and hope to millions of people for over six decades. Going forward, we hope to expand our services so that we are able to make a counseling, education, difference in the lives of every person affected by cancer. financial assistance, and This growth will occur thanks to you—our donors, volunteers, and practical help—free to friends—whose generosity makes it possible for us to help so many. people with cancer, their This year alone, we reached 10,000 more people through our loved ones, bereaved Telephone Education Workshops. We doubled the number of our online family members, and Inform™ support groups, bringing our total to 43. And our Web site now logs one healthcare professionals Good information million unique visits every year. These tools are especially important in to help make our efforts to extend our services to a national client base. across the country. good decisions On behalf of all the people we have served over the past six decades, and those we hope to help in the future, we thank you for your support and Founded in 1944, ™ Assist dedication to the cause of helping people face the challenges of cancer. CancerCare now serves Financial assistance more than 90,000 people for those who need it most each year, of all ages, with all types of cancer, and at Diane Blum Paul Friedman any stage of the disease. Executive Director President

2 3 A Brief Look at CancerCare’s History

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CancerCare turns 60— celebrating 60 years of CancerCare produces helping cancer patients “A Special Kind of Care,” CancerCare offers its first and their loved ones a nationally recognized Telephone Education Workshop face the crisis of cancer. The signing of papers film. The film delineated on the topic, “Doctor, Can We Talk?” Today, CancerCare of incorporation for the the care that the organization Today, CancerCare organizes helps more than provided to advanced cancer more than 50 Telephone Education 90,000 people nationwide National Foundation for CancerCare’s bequest patients and their families. CancerCare honors Workshops each year, providing each year. the Care of Advanced program begins with a Doctors, students of social Rawleigh Warner, cancer patients, caregivers, and CancerCare goes large donation from the work, and health care CEO of Mobil, at its professionals with current, online with e-mail Cancer Patients, now estate of CancerCare professionals around the first Human Services expert information on a variety and its Web site, called CancerCare. supporter Cecile Sawyer. nation viewed this movie. Award Dinner. of cancer-related topics. www.cancercare.org.

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The first CancerCare New York City Mayor The first regional office CancerCare’s Diane Blum CancerCare becomes a CancerCare receives Chapter is founded Robert F. Wagner proclaims of CancerCare is acts as co-founder of national organization with its first grant from the in Flatbush, Brooklyn. CancerCare Week during opened on Long Island National Breast Cancer the establishment of its Avon Foundation, For many years, a ceremony at City Hall. to serve residents of Awareness Week. This week toll-free counseling line, marking the beginning chapters served as Nassau and Suffolk recognized a major cause of which extends its counseling, of the AvonCares program. the link between the Counties, NY. death among women in the support groups, educational The $2.1 million grant community and United States and educated workshops, resources, and helps women with the organization. the public about the importance professional education to breast, ovarian, and of early detection. people throughout the country. cervical cancers with Today, the month of financial assistance October continues to and support programs. be National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a major cancer awareness effort.

4 5 Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going Our Clients Speak

THEN In 1961, CancerCare provided counseling to “In my hour of desperation, I haltingly “We are aware and will remember that when years Support™ 3,104 individuals with cancer. knocked at your door, and I shall eternally we needed friends you were present with bear in mind and heart your kind and sound, experienced advice and material and NOW In 2004, CancerCare counseled over 19 19 sympathetic understanding; your willingness moral support. All of this was extended 17,000 individuals with cancer. to help the sick in so dignified and painless without question or reservation.” 53 a manner; and for the relief of pain and 62 anguish to those who kept vigil at my THEN In 1991, CancerCare offered the first three Telephone then husband’s bedside.” Connect™ Education Workshops, each attracting around & now 20 participants. NOW In 2004, we offered 52 Telephone Education Workshops with a total attendance of over 44,000. “When I didn’t have an aide, my husband, “At CancerCare I have been able to share my These workshops reach people all around the world, who leaves for work at 5:30 a.m., had a problems with Spanish-speaking people of including India, South Africa, and Switzerland. 19 tremendous burden. I couldn’t get up to 19 great compassion and understanding. They make myself a cup of tea, so he would have offered me warmth and trust, and have bring me a hot thermos of water. He would made me feel very comfortable. This has been THEN In 1996, www.cancercare.org had 100,000 visitors in 78 make me a roll and butter, or a sandwich for 86 a great relief and comfort for me.” Online™ its first year. my lunch, and whatever I would need during the day because I didn’t have the energy to NOW Today, the Web site has over one million visitors do that. It was exhausting and I felt bad. The a year. home aide CancerCare paid for relieved a tremendous amount of emotional pressure on my husband and me. CancerCare has been THEN In 1972, CancerCare was able to serve only there for us in so many ways.” Inform™ individuals within a 50-mile radius of New York City. NOW Today, CancerCare is a national organization with California and Florida coming in second and third “What could be easier? I am sitting at my “I have found the online cancer support respectively to New York City as the areas with the kitchen table with a cup of coffee, listening groups very helpful. I have been able most clients served. 19 to your telephone education workshop. I 20 to say things I might not have said did not have to travel anywhere to hear this face to face. I have found these people wonderful program and learn about my with courage and understanding of this THEN In 1963, 860 families were offered financial support, cancer. Thank you for helping me.” 04 monster inside of us that others can’t ™ 90 Assist totaling $535,000. understand. I love everyone in the NOW In 2004, almost 15,000 families were offered group and don’t know what I would financial support through CancerCare Assist, totaling do without them.” over $3.7 million.

In 2004, CancerCare directly helped 90,000 people affected by cancer with counseling,Telephone Education Workshops, financial assistance, and practical help, in addition to the one million visitors who accessed services through our Web site.

6 7 Reflections from a Board and CancerCare Client* Committee Members

By Kate Carr, LCSW

CancerCare is grateful to its Board of Trustees and Sandra Stahl Finance Committee committee members for their ongoing commitment Jill Tannenbaum Susan J. Yarin Chair “On my 50th birthday, Let me jump right to the chase. In my jokes, got him books, and kept him and support. Their generous contributions of time, Weslie Janeway opinion, next to penicillin and the company through about a million my husband Gare was energy, and resources enable the organization to Development Committees Audrey Boughton oven stuffer roaster, I consider hours of televised sports. Timothy M. Dwyer diagnosed with advanced CancerCare the greatest invention of effectively carry out its mission to assist people with Chair Not one thing had worked. It didn’t Audrey Boughton Paul M. Friedman rectal cancer. Although the 20th century. cancer and their loved ones. John J. Rydzewski improve his spirits or catapult him Stuart K. Aisenbrey David L. Stone I am a social worker When I met my counselor, Kath, there back into the marriage. I had no other Thomas A. Andruskevich Samuel D. Turner and a psychotherapist, for the second time, apologies to tricks up my sleeve. Michelle Ateyeh Mark Twain, but I was amazed at Charles Cangro I knew I was going to “What can I do?” I wailed again to Medical Advisory Board how smart she had gotten since the Lola D. Carson need some help with Kath. Board of Trustees Client Advisory Committee Adrienne Cleere Karen Antman, MD first time I saw her. Joseph S. Bailes, MD President Allen Andrlik Mrs. Stewart B. Clifford this catastrophic Robert Comis, MD “Take care of yourself,” she said. Paul M. Friedman* Andrea L. Andrlik, MSW Dorothy W. Crenshaw And how about this as a model of Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD turn of events.” Cynthia Bass Charles A. Cuomo compassion: That day I sat in her Of course, I waited for her to be struck Vice Presidents Kathleen M. Foley, MD Jan Myers Cook Donna M. David office for exactly one hour and twenty by lightning. When that didn’t happen, I Audrey Boughton* Jimmie Holland, MD Deborah H. Dashko, RN James N. Donaldson five minutes, and she did not once tried to find the hidden camera. John A. Gentile, Jr* Mark G. Kris, MD Margaret M. Siegel* Nelson Dones Patricia Drivanos look at her watch, suggest that our Gerry Gentile Robert J. Mayer, MD I admit this is pretty radical stuff. Can Treasurer Patrick Garbe time was up, file her nails, eat her John A. Gentile, Jr Larry Norton, MD you begin to understand now, how Weslie Janeway* Dora Johnson lunch, or make a phone call. Kathy Knight Kara Glynn bizarre this cancer business can be? Secretary Nominating Committee Kathy and Jeff Kramer Ron Gross This is even more amazing Timothy M. Dwyer* ‡ How up is down and down is Marjorie Lau Don J. Hayden, Jr Chair when you realize that I up? Not in a million years Thomas A. Andruskevich Roanne Marguiles John Hazard James B. Swire did not say one word would I have figured out Adrienne Cleere Calvin Martin C. Hugh Hildesley Audrey Boughton for the first hour. I was by myself that if your Jan Myers Cook Kiki Monogenis, MSW Judith S. Hozore Paul M. Friedman too busy sobbing and husband has cancer, the Dorothy W. Crenshaw Lyn Rosenthal Regina Humanitzki Louis A. Guzzetti, Jr gulping air. prescription is to take Margaret R. Diaz-Cruz, ACSW Jane and Steve Rubinstein Judith Kende Weslie Janeway H. Frank Doroff William C. Pelster care of yourself. Adina Sherer Mark Klein When I finally managed Louis A. Guzzetti, Jr*† Joan and Joe Sommer Sandy Rubinstein Klein Samuel D. Turner to speak, I tested the But CancerCare is so Don J. Hayden, Jr Kirsten Sommer Jayne M. Kurzman waters. I admitted to amazing that you begin to C. Hugh Hildesley Edward C. Lauber‡ Program Advisory and David J. Keisman Oversight Committee being tired. Kath said, “No, consider taking a leap of faith Communications Fran Lidinsky Edward C. Lauber Chair you’re exhausted!” even though what they’re saying Committee Carolyn C. Lynch Garry Nicholson Rael Mazansky Rabbi Burton L.Visotzky sounds blasphemous. Ask them Chair I said maybe I was a teeny bit Annie Overholser John A. Gentile, Jr Rosemary McCollum Jan Myers Cook anything you want about cancer and Norman C. Payson, MD ‡ perturbed with Gare and his behavior. Dorothy W. Crenshaw Annie Overholser Margaret R. Diaz-Cruz, ACSW they have the answers. Plus, they make William C. Pelster*† ‡ Kath said, “No, you’re furious with him!” Wendy Kleinman Marsha Palanci Deborah Erwin Bert M. Petersen, Jr, MD you tea. And everything’s free. You Mark Krueger Laurence Patterson Patrick Garbe Dorothy Schachne How did she know all this?!? can’t say that about too many things Jackie Loeb-Moffett Edward B. Pennfield Robin Kornhaber these days. Michael W. Schechter Charles P. Purzner‡ Ron Kraus There was more sobbing. Stephanie Mazzeo-Caputo, Susan Smirnoff MSW Sybil F. Resnik Jeremy Lundberg I left the office that day with that David L. Stone Karen L. Miller Susan B. Reuben Lisa Morehouse “What can I do?” I finally asked † sliver of hope having grown a James B. Swire* Parizad Motiwala Heather L. Schechter William C. Pelster because this was at the root of my † centimeter or two. The crying left me Samuel D. Turner* Michael W. Schechter Bert M. Petersen, Jr, MD despair, my anger, and my fear. Michael Parisi about 50 pounds lighter and her Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky* John Quick Margaret M. Siegel Karolynn Siegel, MD Michael D. Widlitz, MD ‡ I had cooked special meals, arranged permission to focus on myself had Angela Rossetti Christie Teller Margaret M. Siegel *Executive Committee Gail R. Safian Greg Teller ‡ Elle Steinhardt, RN creative activities, researched medical put a spring in my step. †President Emeritus Irene M. Viento Dava Weinstein, MSW and holistic cures, pursued the doctors, Laura Schoen But the best part was the realization Marjorie Silverman Jill Whitaker argued with the pharmacists, kept ‡ that I was back on a team. Susan Smirnoff Chair of Subcommittee him clean and comfortable, told him

*Excerpted from the book, Taking Care of Gare…Saving a Marriage from Cancer by Kate Carr. 8 9 CancerCare Staff CancerCare Volunteers

Executive Director Communications Richard Dickens, MSW Sheila Abramowitz Joanne Della Jennifer Green Andrew Lutz Lya Plummer Kyle Smith Diane Blum, MSW and Marketing Alexandra M. Elite, Patricia Amlinger Vecchia Lori Green Jen Lutz Christine Pochick Cheryl Somerville Jessica Barba MSW Linda Amper Mary DeSimone Mark Grossman Melissa Lutz Mary Podolski Michael Sonbert Finance and Leigh C. Nannini Beth S. Friedman, Carla Amussen Andrea DeVries Andrew Gutowski Roberta Lutz Donna Polisar Stacey Sonbert Peggy Anzano Daniel DeVries Ginny Hagen Gerri Lyons Jane Polisar Danielle Spirer Who We Are Administration Web Site MSW, MPH Katherine B. Fromm, Carol Ascencio Nanette Dewester Annie Happel Betty MacCallum Leslie Popoff Alison Stone Director Camille Wirth Greg Drozdek Staff and Volunteers MSW Oscar Ascencio Keith Hartman Karen V. Macey Lorraine Popper William Straughn John Rutigliano Regional Offices Rosine Dubin CancerCare is able to provide the Les Gallo-Silver, MSW Sara Austin Patricia Hasse Ellen Manasse Lisa Prawer Edwin Stritzl Finance Karen Colimore Karin Duncker highest-quality support services Karen Hartman, MSW Julie Baker- Audrey Hawkins Barbara Masarky Fletcher Arlene Strongin Barry R. Chester Madelyn Fugazy Goldberg Melanie Dunn Ryan Heater Terry Masi Preuninger Michael Sullivan to people with cancer because of Stacy B. Kramer, MSW the dedication and skills of its Lini Deshpande Katerina Kormas Lorine Bamberg Tim Dursee Leslie Herenstein Donna Matlack Jane Preziosi David Svach Jane Levy, MSW exceptional staff. CancerCare Daniel Kowalewski Jane MacDonald Joya Banergee Nicole Dyer Brian Hewson Jo Mazi John Reynolds Marilyn Svach volunteers are an invaluable help Keith Lyons, MSW Nicole Baron Patricia Early Kelly Reynolds Human Resources Judith Mosca Keith Hille Ann McDermott- Bob Swiatko to the organization, assisting with Renata Marinaro, MSW Edith Barton MaryAnne Sally Ann Hilser Kave Sue Riefberg Edward Tang special fundraising events, mailings, Ann Navarria Amanda L. Muise Julie E. Martin, MSW Carmella Baselice Edmonds Patricia Hilser Jeanne McInerney Celia Rivera Sally Thurston and other activities that promote Adam Perle Information Glenn Meuche, MSW, Bronwen Sheri Edmonds Kerry McInerney Marlene Rivera the organization and its mission. Lisa M. Sallese Linda Hirschberg Denise Titus Technology MA Baumgardner Nydia Ekstrom Sandra Slott Kaley Hoffman Christine McKinley JoAnne Roberts Gail Tonick Jian Li Nora Molloy, MSW Pamela Bell-Parker Deborah Epps Sandy B. Mealia Maria Rodriguez Monica A. Smith Mark Hsu Joseph Tortorice Hector Perez Peggy Anne Murphy, Elsa Beltran Lori Esrick Jeanette Hwang Maryann Matthew Mona Turka Bonni Traversi Sharon Berlin Marisa Ferrino Mendenhall Rodriquez Facilities MSW Roberta Jago Marian Ufferfilge Audra Berman Lee Fisher Arielle Merson Teresa Rosall Anthony Murphy Christine Nolin, MSW Cindy Johnson Jennifer Ulrich Bertrand Bersch Scott Fishoff Lisa Miller Dara Rosenbaum Maria I. Pastor Programs Kathleen Nugent, MSW Meagan Johnson Roberta Vida Associate Executive Harriet Orenstein, Zelda Betty Joan Fitzsimons Jacquie Johnson Susan Miller Lawrence David Wade Francis Scretchings Rosenberg MSW, MSEd Linda Blackwell Bridget Flaherty Glodine Jourdan Blanche Milner Elizabeth Wader Bryan Small Director Catherine Alice Blecher Karen Flanagan Meryl Kalmus Rose Marie Minore Mike Ward Ellen Coleman, MSW Sonia Pacheco, MSW Rosenthal Training Mary Alice Boller Carol Fleischman Nancy Kalvin Allison Mitchell Mary Wei Case Management E. Willis Partington, Helen Rubin Janet Rodriguez Barbara Brady Lisa Forman Ellen G. Kaptain Bob Montanari Melanie Weingard MSW, MDiv Anne Ryder Nancy J. Espinal Dorothy Branchle Renee Friedman Micki Keller Ilana Monteleone Joan Weingarten Thrift Shop Deidre Patterson, MPH Rhada Sankaran Elias Gonzalez Gladys Bregenzer Danielle Fugazy Heather Kiss Kelly Moren Sharon Weiss Mary Brown Rebecca L. Pick, MSW Barbara Scala Noemi C. Morillo Marlene G. Brown Cynthia Fuller Joyce Knoll Ellen Morrone Kathleen Winkler Kathleen Malatesta Jean Power, MSW Dorothea Holly Schick Josh Buckley Rachel Furer Kelli Kohl Donna Moy- Jeffrey Witt Caroline M. McKinnon Aracelis Rodriguez Waletzki Schoenfeld Laura M. Talavera Nancy Caputo Kathy Galante Milli Kowalski Zofia Wolak Lawrence Nesbitt Moyra I. Rondon, MSW Rita Newman Bonnie Schwartz Intake Caitlin Carlstrom Maritza Galiano Kathy Kryger Amanda Wurzel Rochelle Sax, MSW Linda Nudelman Michele Schwartz Beth Carruthers Joelle Garafolo Robert Laperuta Kathleen Yaccarino Cynthia Bass Vibha A. Shah, MSW Tadaro John Nugent Audrey Serel Development Dario Castellanos Gordon Lavalette Glenn Yedowitz Brenda Castellanos Patricia Spicer, MSW Ann Garrett Carol O’Grady Laurie Shady Director Lynn Catalano Barbara Lawson Audrey Young Trinace Holness Lisa Garvey Kathleen O’Hara Smita Shah Suzanne Hilser-Wiles Aimee J. Stefan, MSW Angela Cautillo Alison Leavitt Brian Young Tonya Potts Herb Geismar Phyllis O’Lenahan Kathleen Shambe Stephanie Stern, MSW Jenn Chirico Charles LePorin Claudette Young Individual Giving Regina G. Rodgers Andrea Gerstenblatt Ollie O’Neill Morgan Shattuck Amanda L. Sutton, Barbara Clark Michelle Lerner Roxana Young Judith Ahern Sandra Sanchez Kathy Giamo Anne Oros Jenn Sherman MSW Robert Haywood Faith Lerner Ana Zampino Liz FitzGerald Erika Yanez Clay Stacey Gish Gino Orrino Susanne M. Marilyn Wald, MSW Carolyn Lesh Sherman Dorothy Zappala Brittany Gauntt Lois Cohen Robin Glassberg Renee Oshinsky Social Services Natalie Wilson, MSW Anna Less Eileen Shigo Kerrie Robinson Mandi Cohen Hank Glickman Alexis Pace Floyd Allen, MSW Jacqueline Zahora, Josefina Lessey Carol Shroot Sheryl Cohen Hayley Glickman Kathy Pagano Corporate and Amy Birman, MSW MSW Laura Lestrade Emily Siegel Penny Cohn Ozerk Gogus Gerardo Patron Foundation Relations Mandy N. Blake, MSW Altie Zelniker, MSW Ron Levine Roberta Silver Christine Compasto Anne Gold Elena Perez Stacey Johnson Winfield Boerckel, Anne Levner Pam Silverman Education Carmel Connelly Arlene Gonnella Janet Perro Sue Lee MSW, MBA Scott Lieman Jinny Simon Tiffany Cooper Abby Conviser Christopher Brooke Perry Janine Papp Dominick Bonanno, Arlene Linder Marilyn Simon Carolyn C. Messner, Ashe Coutts Gonnella Connie Peters MSW Nina LoBue Rose Siy Special Events DSW, MSW Eileen Crowley Marsha Goodman Ellen Petix Daisy Lopez Linda Skibik Kara Perrin Judith Brody, MSW Diana Napoli, RN Cheney Dammann Lynne Grant Ann Pettrone Renee Lucania Hannah Smirnoff Leslie Tan Essie Day, MSW Dawn Zador Alicia Desiree Davis Anna Clare Graver Helene Phillips 10 11 Telephone Education Workshop Faculty CancerCare Contributors

Tim A. Ahles, PhD Merrill S. Kies, MD Skip Schlenk Without the support of these Marion Esser Kaufmann Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. $10,000 - $24,999 Floyd Allen, MSW Patricia A. Kramer, RN, James J. Sciubba, DMD, generous individuals, corpo- Foundation Harnik ® Abbott Laboratories Kenneth C. Anderson, MD MSN, AOCN PhD rations, and foundations, The Greater NYC Affiliate of the Marilyn and Mark G. Kris, MD Andrew D. Seidman, MD CancerCare would not be able Susan G. Komen Foundation Accenture Don J. Hayden, Jr Cary Armstrong, MS, CGC to provide its unparalleled Sara S. Auchincloss, MD Lee Krug, MD Susan M. Shinagawa services to clients throughout Multiple Myeloma Research American Society of Hudson County Chapter Clinical Oncology Mary Beth Augustine, RD, Diana Lake, MD Susan Scelzo Slavin, Esq. the country. Foundation of CancerCare CND Joseph M. Lane, MD Susan Slovin, MD, PhD NIH/NCI Antigenics ImClone Systems Telephone Education William Bensinger, MD Isador Lieberman, MD Patricia Spicer, MSW Pfizer Inc. Frank J. Antun Foundation Incorporated Workshop Faculty Over $500,000 James R. Berenson, MD Rogerio C. Lilenbaum, MD, Ellen Stovall United Hospital Fund Associated Merchandising Corp. Patricia Jehle and CancerCare is fortunate to have AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Emily K. Bergsland, MD FACP Stephen Straus, MD James Reidy the nation’s leading authorities on Group The Sandra Atlas Bass and Edythe Selina M. Luger, MD and Sol. G. Atlas Fund, Inc. Judith Leiber, Inc. cancer and related topics lend Ronald H. Blum, MD Mary Ellen Summerville, Avon Foundation $25,000 - $49,999 their time and expertise to its Winfield Boerckel, MSW Thomas J. Lynch, Jr, MD MSW, MDiv The Beechwood Organization Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Thomas A. Andruskevich Telephone Education Workshops. John S. Macdonald, MD Amanda Sutton, MSW Dominick Bonanno, MSW and Suzanne McMillan The Blackstone Group Their dedication to the organization The New York Community Trust Fuchs Family Foundation Phillip Bonomi, MD Michael J. Mauro, MD David Swanson, MD ensures that CancerCare clients Novartis Oncology Audrey Boughton Bloomingdale’s Ronald M. Bukowski, MD Mary S. McCabe, RN, MA Guido J. Tricot, MD, PhD As a teenager, Lauren Fuchs lost her will always have access to the The Llewellyn Burchell Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP latest, reliable, and understandable Paul A. Bunn, Jr, MD Carolyn Messner, DSW, Linda T. Vahdat, MD mother to breast cancer. In memory of MSW Charitable Trust Braun Consulting cancer information. Ephraim S. Casper, MD David Vesole, MD, PhD $250,000 - $499,999 her mother, Lauren and her husband Filomen M. D’Agostino Breast Cancer Alliance, Inc. ® Merle H. Mishel, RN, PhD, Russell provided a $40,000 grant to Ann E. Culkin, RN, OCN Jamie H. Von Roenn, MD Ortho Biotech Products, LP Foundation Corp. FAAN Burson Marsteller Mary B. Daly, MD, PhD David Wellisch, PhD develop and implement the CancerCare Craig Moskowitz, MD Duffy, Duffy & Burdo, Esqs. for Kids™ program in Connecticut, where Terry A. Day, MD D. Lawrence Wickerham, $100,000 - $249,999 Cancer Institute of New Jersey Carolyn Y. Muller, MD MD Engel & Novitt, LLP they live. Lauren said of their gift, “We Frank C. Detterbeck, MD The Lance Armstrong Foundation Charles Casey Barbara A. Murphy, MD Gail Wilkes, RN, MS, FJC hope our contribution will allow Richard Dickens, MSW Celgene Corporation Peggy Anne Murphy, MSW AOCN® The Mary Kay Ash Charitable Fuchs Family Foundation CancerCare to reach children who are Adam Dicker, MD, PhD Foundation CIT Group Inc. Robert A. Nagourney, MD Eric P. Winer, MD Genentech Bio Oncology affected by their parent’s illness, and help James D’Olimpio, MD Larry Norton, MD Denise A. Yardley, MD Cephalon, Inc. Coach them cope with the emotional impact Elihu H. Estey, MD The Healthcare Foundation Joseph F. O’Donnell, MD Eli Lilly and Company of New Jersey Kristin and Charles Collier that cancer has on the entire family.” Robert J. Ferguson, PhD Ruth Oratz, MD The Susan G. Komen Breast The Susan G. Komen Breast Community Thrift Shop, Inc. Ann Fish-Steagall, RN, BSN, Joyce O’Shaughnessy, MD Cancer Foundation Cancer Foundation - NJ Race Dorothy W. Crenshaw and OCN E. Willis Partington, MSW, The Leukemia & Lymphoma for the Cure® Larry Bennett Micki and Lawrence Kaplan Stewart B. Fleishman, MD MDiv Society The Susan G. Komen Breast Davis Polk & Wardwell Steven Kaplan Christine A. Fossaceca Mark D. Pegram, MD Leo Oppenheimer and Flora Cancer Foundation - Deloitte and Touche LLP Memorial Foundation Kimberly Frederick, LCSW, Edith A. Perez, MD Oppenheimer Haas Foundation North Jersey Affiliate David J. Keisman MSW Elizabeth L. and Bert M. Petersen, Jr, MD OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. Edward C. Lauber and F.M. Kirby Foundation, Inc. Denae Garrett, MS, RD Timothy M. Dwyer Douglas E. Peterson, DMD, Sanofi-Synthelabo, Inc. Marsha Palanci Richard M. Goldberg, MD The Samuel and Rae Eckman The Susan G. Komen Breast PhD UJA-Federation of New York, Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. Charitable Foundation, Inc. Cancer Foundation – Leonard G. Gomella, MD Daniel P. Petrylak, MD MGI PHARMA, Inc. Connecticut Affiliate Richard J. Gralla, MD United Way of Tri-State Ernst & Young LLP Mark B. Pochapin, MD KPMG LLP Web MD Charitable Foundation Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. FactSet Research Systems Inc. Generosa Grana, MD, S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD FACP Oxford Health Plans, Inc. Fisher Scientific International LaBranche & Co., Inc. K. Vendrell Rankin, DDS Mark Krueger & Associates, Inc. Daniel G. Haller, MD $50,000 - $99,999 Port Washington Manhasset Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto Neal Ready, MD, PhD Nasser H. Hanna, MD Chapter of CancerCare McKesson Supply Solutions Gregory H. Reaman, MD Amgen Inc. The Friedman Foundation Wendy Harpham, MD, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP Medco Health Solutions, Inc. Michelle Rhiner, RN, MSN, Aventis Pharmaceuticals GE Medical Systems FACP Ropes & Gray Mercer Delta NP Bank of America GE Vendor Financial Services Carolyn B. Hendricks, MD Schering-Plough Corporation Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & Paul Richardson, MD Entertainment Industry Foundation Clara and Steven Geismar Melissa Hicks, MS, CCLS, The Starr Foundation McCloy LPC, RPT J. Douglas Rizzo, MD Susan B. and Paul M. Friedman Gerry and John A. Gentile, Jr G. David Roodman, MD, Samuel D. Turner Howard P. Milstein Foundation Nancy G. Houlihan, RN, Ronald S. Hirshberg Foundation Goldman, Sachs & Co. ® PhD National Center for MA, AOCN for Pancreatic Cancer Research Unilever Bestfoods NA The Horace W. Goldsmith Complementary and Sundar Jagannath, MD David I. Rosenthal, MD United Way of Long Island Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. Foundation Alternative Medicine Karen Kelly, MD Julia H. Rowland, PhD Xerox Corporation Weslie and William Janeway Greenpoint Foundation Nuala 12 Hagedorn Fund PACOA 13 CancerCare Contributors continued

United Way of Jon Favreau Northrop Grumman Integrated Enquire Printing & Publishing The Elena Melius Foundation Elizabeth and Brad A. Robins $10,000 - $24,999 cont. $2,500 - $4,999 Monmouth County Joseph T. Flynn and Systems Equis Corporation Mercer Human Resource Robert P. Russo Melinda and Norman C. Payson Alora Ambiance/ATG United Way of Mark A. Nowlan Joan M. and David E. O’Hayre The Everybody Wins Foundation Consulting Rhonda and Steven B. Samuel PGSM Corporation New York City Foti & Lazo, Inc. Oak Lane Country Club Metzger-Price Fund, Inc. Absolute Coatings, Inc. Fidelity Information Services Arnold Schumsky PNC Bank Leonora Weinblatt Genta Incorporated John Orwin Arline and Fred D. Fine Mobius Management Systems, Inc. Andrea J. Schwartz Memorial Roberto Coin AT&T Millie and Dick Welsh The Gettinger Foundation Ovarian Cancer Research Lisa and Samuel L. Molinaro Scholarship James G. Baldwin Myrna L. Fischman Michael Rothman Zenith Media Services Fund, Inc. GlaxoSmithKline Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan M. Fox Michael Nardone Hemanshu S. Shah The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Banc of America Securities Ann Maynard Gray Terry C. and William C. Pelster The Near & Far Aid Sherwin-Williams Krylon Samuels Foundation, Inc. Bayer Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Julian W. Friedman $5,000 - $9,999 Grotta Fund of the Pinnacle One Association, Inc. Pamela and John P. Shilling Dorothy and David Schachne Myrna and Stephen Bell FUJIFILM Medical Systems Amersham Health Jewish Community Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation U.S.A., Inc. New York City Transit Authority Jinny and Glenn W. Simon Heather L. and Foundation of MetroWest Michael P. Bellaria A.T. Kearney The Prudential Foundation GE Sealants and Adhesives New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Wendy T. and Adam K. Simon Michael W. Schechter BKM Total Office Avenue A/NYC, aQuantive, Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton Matching Gifts Program Eliot and Wilson Nolen The Edith M. Schweckendieck Genesys Conferencing Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett i-Frontier Company of CT, LLC Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc. Bloomberg LP Trusts Susan and Theodore L. Goldman NorthStar Clinical Diane and Stuart J. Sklar The Bank of New York The Roy A. Hunt Foundation Roslyn Savings Foundation Body Designs Fitness Centers Communications Sharp Electronics Corporation of Paramus Allen A. Goldring The Sloman Foundation BDO Seidman Integrated Communications Corp. John Rutigliano and Robert C. O’Brien Milton and Leoma Simon Barbara and Alan L. Jacobs Lewis Tanner Brian D. Bozenhard Joan and Louis A. Guzzetti, Jr Foundation Berlex Laboratories Janssen Pharmaceutica Deborah S. Sarnoff and Paul Bradshaw Irene and Martin Haber Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher BioLink Communications Presents for Purpose (PFP) Products, LP Robert H. Gotkin Paul T. Breitstein Harvest Management & Flom LLP Joseph Bitzel John F. O’Hara, Jr Memorial Schering-Plough Research Institute Donald G. Brenner HealthEd Inc. Presents For Purpose was founded by Alayna Kassan and Cynthia W. Dressel, to Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Briggs & Stratton Corporation Golf Classic Joan Osias Silverman Frederick Hnat help raise awareness and needed funds for charitable organizations. PFP creates Beth Ann and Kurt B. Thompson Foundation, Inc. The Everett S. Bulkley, Jr Trust Thomas Jordan and Syd Silverman savvy apparel, accessories and gift collections and donates 25% of the proceeds Cambridge/Brighton Budget IBM Business Consulting Services Tweezerman The Brodsky Family Foundation to charities, including CancerCare. Alayna says, “CancerCare provides a service JPMorgan Chase & Co. Karen and Mark N. Simons Planning Corp. Debbie and Daniel R. Ignatuk UBS Investment Bank Valerie A. and that few organizations do: direct, personal help to people struggling with the Joseph W. Brown, Jr JS HomeStyle The Seth Sprague Educational Amelia M. and David Jacoby United Way of Bergen County & Charitable Foundation Steven P. Caporale difficulties of cancer. Being a cancer survivor myself, I know and appreciate the Lee-Ann and Nicholas J. Bruno The Kanbar Charitable Trust Johnson & Johnson Family of United Way of Greater importance of their work and am so happy that we can help support them.” The Lawrence Kaplan & Stanton Crenshaw Cardholder Management Companies Matching Mercer County Cancer Information Group Marilyn Kaplan Foundation Communications, LLC Services, LLC Gift Program Percilla A. Chappell Oncology Associates, LLC Solaris Health System Lane Office Furnture, Inc. Anne R. and Walter M. CareCore National, LLC The J.P. Morgan Chase Citigroup Foundation Steppacher Sharon and David A. Leiman Daniel Cervone Foundation Harriet Orenstein Sprint Oxford Health Plans CommonHealth Strategic Health Solutions Ligand Pharmaceuticals Cirrus Aviation, Inc. Karma Foundation OrthoNet Standard & Poor’s Contact Construction The Sunshine Foundation Corporate Value Consulting Since 1989, Oxford Health Plans, Inc. Clear Channel Management Randy and Alan B. Katz PACT- Princeton Against Cancer Associates Inc. The Fay J. Lindner Foundation employees have generously supported SuperGen, Inc. Services Together Traci L. and Joseph J. Stark, Jr Liz Claiborne, Inc. Kathy and Michael A. Kennerley CancerCare by participating in the Coty, Inc. Helen and Thomas J. Papa Fred Stein Edie and James B. Swire Amy and David B. Cole Robyn and Arnold R. Kerbis Connecticut Corporate Sports Challenge Covance Central Lab Services Wendalyn and George Lunt Time Warner Cable Corbin Graphics Dorothy and Russell M. Parker Mr. and Mrs. James Stern and the Annual Golf Invitational, by Inc. Lymphoma Research Foundation Teresa L. and Triad Healthcare Court TV Brendan M. Kerrigan PDK Development Corp. Kathleen and Michael J. Sullivan volunteering at the CancerCare offices, Credit Suisse First Boston Susan E. and Ronald P. Lynch (USA), Inc. United Way of Essex Davis & Gilbert LLP Lauren and David R. Kott Robin and Matthew E. Perkins Robert Sunshine and by serving on the Connecticut Board M & T Bank and West Hudson of Managers. As Chuck Berg, Oxford’s CEO Mr. and Mrs. George G. Dimensional Management Faith and Leslie A. Lerner Pfizer Foundation Bridget and Marc J. Toscano Ellen and Claus G. Manasse United Way of says, “Our involvement with CancerCare D’Amato Corporation Michelle I. and Andrew S. Levine Phoenix Foundation Anne C. and Amy R. and Thomas F. Marano Millburn-Short Hills Curtis S. Townshend, Jr goes beyond the dollars we contribute and DAP, Inc. John Dolan Ann M. and Thomas Limberg Pitney Bowes Inc. Caroline D. and David S. Marren Amy L. and USA Today the hours we volunteer. CancerCare has DeMatteo Monness LLC Lynn and Peter Donohue Patrick J. Maas Price Family Foundation Marie L. and Jeffrey L. Verschleiser become an integral part of our oncology Doremus Financial Printing The Laura B. Vogler Foundation Dorsey & Whitney Edward E. Matthews Wachovia James A. Macdonald Foundation Princeton Communications program in Connecticut by providing Foundation Dove Givings Foundation II Group, Inc. Weichert Relocation Resources, Katina and Jeffrey Mayer Peter Webster Mail Delivery & Courier Services access to a wide range of local services for Princeton Financial Systems, Inc. Inc. Daniel J. Edelman Inc. DTG Consulting Solutions Inc. Mancini-Duffy Associates our members, our employees, our families McKinsey & Company Marci and Michael S. Weiss Barbara and Leon Weinstein E.J. Grassmann Trust Diane C. and Michael E. Duffy Provident Bank Foundation and our neighbors in Connecticut. We Medicus Group International, Inc. Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. William D. Marks PSE&G Allison and Richard Wey Martin Elias Eagle Interiors, Inc. Mary and Robert F. Matthews certainly receive a great deal from our Mercer County Bar Association Wyeth Wilamena and Michael Wiland Jane A. and Charles W. Ellis Einstein Cancer Fund, Inc. John Puccio relationship with CancerCare.” Monness, Crespi, Hardt Mayer & Co. Quest Diagnostics, Inc. Winfield Foundation Essie Cosmetics, Ltd. & Co., Inc. EMC Corporation McCarter & English Arlene and Jules Witenstein Alicemarie and John N. New York Mercantile Exchange William Revals 14 Evans 15 CancerCare Contributors continued

Robert N. Bertrand Cullari Communications Group Franklin International Kevin Heneghan Nancy P. and Robert C. King, Jr Frank Marini Nortel Networks $2,500 - $4,999 cont. Lillian Bierman Culpeper Memorial Foundation, Barbara and Jerry Freundlich Henningsen Foods, Inc. Joseph P. Kirk, Jr Marjam Supply Co. North Jersey Community The Young Women’s League Inc. Newspapers of New Canaan Bil-Ray Aluminum Siding Corp. Janet Friedman The Victor Herbert Foundation Sandy and Mark Klein Lee Ann and of Queens Inc. Cuneo-Kesselhaut Family Stephen A. Marquard The O’Donnell Iselin Sandra and Jeffrey Zimmerman Yansi and David Fugel Carolyn B. and Kevin R. Hill Klein Associates, Inc. Foundation Foundation Biogen Idec Jennifer B. and Justin Gardner Hill, Holliday, Connors, Knits Incredible Jacqueline Mason Cynthia G. and Michael J. Biondi Maeve and Cosmopulis, Inc. Master Lock Jonathan O’Herron, Jr $1,000 - $2,499 Robert L. Cunningham Ebun S. Garner Colleen M. and Marc M. Kole The Bisgeier Family Foundation Barbara and Paul G. Himmelright Barbara Matas Jeanne A. O’Reilly Geraldine and Brian Abdoo Charles Cushing Bruce Geismar Kenneth A. Kopelman Diane and Ronald Blum Barbara and Steve Hitchcock Janet W. Mathers Otterbourg, Steindler, Houston Lynda Abdoo Joseph R. Daly Foundation A. Mary Gilbert Neil Korman & Rosen, P.C. Nancy and Winfield A. Boerckel The Hite Foundation Margaret and Jeffrey Mathieu Joseph Abruzzese Dechert LLP The Aaron & Betty Gilman Janet and Doron Krakow Annie and Bohm, Francis, Family Foundation Christine and David Hochhauser Maxxel’s Advanced Health Media Del Laboratories Inc. Michael Krasnoff Winfred Overholser Kegel & Aguilera, LLP Amanda and Colin Goddard Ross J. Holland Edward Mayland Aetna Inc. Beverly and David Delaney Elizabeth M. and Craig M. Overlander William A. Bonnell, R. Ph. Vicki Goldrich Horizon Blue Cross Bradley R. Kreick Miriam F. and Gerald Aksen Di Sabatino Construction Helen Palanci Randi B. Bradley Alan Golub Andrea and Craig Horowitz Eleanor D. Kress William M. Meehan Foundation Kelly H. and Peter J. Albano Company Centes and Theodore Papes Grace W. Bregenzer Amanda and Alan Goodstadt Howe Insurance Group Lisa J. and William C. Kreussling Merck Partnership for Giving JJ and Ralph D. Allen Diageo North America, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Parker William J. Bresnan Elaine and Roger F. Goodwin Hudson Valley National Lisa and Stephen Kristel Mr. and Mrs. Frank Messina Linda and Edward Almeida Hester Diamond Franco Pasquale Helene Brezinsky Jacki and Barry Gosin Foundation, Inc. The Kupferberg Foundation The Morris and Lisa Ann and Jeffrey D. Alter Margaret R. and Mario Diaz-Cruz Helen Messing Foundation Carlos R. Pastor Sheryl K. and James E. Brian Terry B. and Stephen L. Green Icon Interiors, Inc K.V. Electric Inc. Cindy W. and Kathleen M. DiGiovanna Pearl Pressman Liberty The Campbell Family in Demand LLC Metro Web Leonard D. Amato Digitas Greenfield Hill Congregational Robert Laperuta Communications Group Foundation Church Karen Ann Ingwersen Brian J. Miller Abby and Edward Ambinder Barbara and Michael D. Ditzian Larsen Products Corp. Elena Perez Cardinal Health Grey Healthcare Group InnoNET Grant Miller American Healthways Timothy W. Donahue Lauber Imports Joseph Perry Margaret A.M. and Griswold Special Care Innovex, Inc. Meredith Miller American River International Ltd. William L. Carr Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Susan and John Lawlor Bert M. Petersen, Jr Donna and Kevin Gruneich InterCall Diane and Ira Millstein Americana Manhasset Ann F. Carty Francis Dunleavy Lazar Sanders Joanne Phelan Ellen and Robert G. Gutenstein Interpool, Inc. Vivian and Alvin Minkoff Amper, Politziner & Mattia Donald J. Caste Joan and Robert J. Easton Leary’s Liquor Cabinet Philip Holzer & Associates The Hammerman and Fisch The Interpublic Group of Monica W. and Mike C. Moeser Nicos K. Anastasopoulos CCG Metamedia, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Eisenberg Hortley G. LeBlang Charitable PNC Bank Foundation Companies, Inc. Foundation Mohegan Sun Kareb and Richard G. Anderson Chandler Chicco Agency, LLC Epsilon Presents for Purpose Robert M. Irvine Andrea R. and Michael S. Leeds Kelli Moll Mr. and Mrs. Irwyn Applebaum The Chazen Companies Yan Erlikh Poretta Orr, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. George G. D’Amato Israeloff, Trattner & Co, CPAs, PC Pamela Silverman Leibow John Moody Arrow Financial Services Peter D. Cherasia Estée Lauder Companies Patricia and When Mr. and Mrs. D’Amato wanted Jack Morton Worldwide Angela and Martin Leventhal RoseLee Morrell Christopher Porzelt Avon Products Employee Egidio Cinelli Event Networks, Inc. to donate to a cancer organization JAD Building Maintenance MTV Networks Giving Loren L. and Steven D. Levine Premier Wine & Spirits Blanche Cirker Exhibitgroup/Giltspur that provided direct one-on-one Supplies John Mulroe BAB Nuclear Radiology Miriam Levy Andrea and Joel Press Mr. and Mrs. Stewart B. Clifford Fairfield Womens Exchange Inc. help to cancer patients, they turned K & R Contracting, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Alex G. Nason Badger & Partners to CancerCare. They have been Lexus Champions for Charity Princeton International Press, Inc. CMP Media Farrell Fritz, P.C. Gail and Jeffrey Kaden Amanda Navarro Joanne and Dave Bagan steadfast supporters for the past 10 Delores and Patricia S. and Robert J. Pures Myra Glajchen and Susan and William J. Federici The Kandell Fund Howard Lichtenstein Lynda A. and Robert G. Neff Bankers Life of NY David Cohen years and have given more than Quantum Financial Partners, Inc. Aimee Federman Michael A. Kaneb Liebowitz Foundation Network for Medical Barcelona Fairfield LLC Alexandra M. and $25,000 to the organization. “We Quartararo & Associates, Inc. Natalie and Martin Feldberg know our money goes directly to The Kapamadjian and David A. Liebowitz Communication & Research Athena and David Baron Steven A. Cohen Najmi Families Quintiles Transnational Corp. John J. Ferguson cancer patients, which is why we Mr. and Mrs. Bertram N. Linder New Jersey Wholesalers Baxter Bio-Surgery June Colaio Matthew Karp Association Raiche Ende Malter & Co. LLP Denise M. and donate to CancerCare.” The Seymour V. and BBDO Worldwide Allison H. and Joseph R. Ferrara Shirley C. and David T. Kearns New York Biotechnology Ramy Beauty Therapy Timothy R. Coleman Zena Lipkowitz Foundation Judith C. and Ronald E. Beller Andrea F. Katz and Richard J. Keating Association, Inc. Hilda and Sal Randisi Colgate-Palmolive Company Local Independent Charities BEM Systems, Inc. Jeffrey M. Fine Elvira and Richard J. Haray Gloria E. and John D. Keith New York City Housing Authority Susan G. and Richard H. Raphael Collegiate Church Corporation George A. Long Benjamin Moore & Co. Tracy F. and Joseph P. Finnegan Angelina and Sheldon Harrison Martha and George A. Kellner Gunnar and Lillian Nicholson Red Tettemer Inc. Communications Media, Inc. Lowe & Partners Limited Foundation Trust Lawrence J. Berland Debra B. and Michael J. Fishoff Wendy and Abraham Hases Patrice and John F. Kelly Carolyn K. and Stephen Reidy Compas, Inc. John Macejka Kate and Robert H. Niehaus Stephen Berlin Thomas Flexner David R. Hathaway Judith Kende and Anita and Jack Reiner Congregation Rodeph Sholom Margaret and Ronald Marchand Michael B. Nierenberg Susan Berlow Four Star Salon Services, Inc. Gary and Richard A. Hayes Rael Mazansky The Remington Group Cronin, Cronin & Harris, P.C. John H. Maret Lisa Nikfarjam Ida Bernstein Memorial League, Fox Rothschild LLP The Health Strategies Consultancy Ketchum Public Relations Samantha Renault Roanne Margulies Inc. Debbie D. and Bruce P. Crystal Yvonne and Louis Francis Dede and Armen Keteyian Eileen Nopper Sybil F. and David M. Resnik 16 Heineman & Co. Foundation, Inc. 17 CancerCare Contributors continued

Denise Sobel Warshaw Burstein Cohen Carla Amussen Canoe Ridge Vineyard Crate and Barrel Flowers Vineyard & Winery Kobrand Corporation $1,000 - $2,499 cont. Lisa and Mitchell Solomon Schlesinger & Kuh LLC Amy’s Bread Cape Classics The Culinary Institute of America Four Seasons Kramer Photography Ricoh Business Systems, Inc. Grant Somerville Marci Waterman ARK Restaurants Corporation Career Consultants, Inc. Charles A. Cuomo Foxen Vineyard Dina Kramer Chase Riley Barbara and Charles Sommer Wedgewood Communications, The Lance Armstrong Foundation The Carman Group, LLC Dana Buchman, Inc. Foxwoods Resort Casino Laboure-Roi Robert Wood Johnson Inc. University Hospital Stanley Spector Asphalt Green Carmine’s Dance Manhattan Wendy M. Freid Lafayette 148 Harvey M. Weitkamp Marian and David A. Rocker Warren Spector AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Patricia A. Carpenter DANIEL Eunice Fried Lauber Imports Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Welsh Group Teresa and Richard Romano Spectrum Science Cartier Daro Distributors Priscilla Friedman Edward C. Lauber and Public Relations, Inc. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Australian Wine Bureau Marsha Palanci The Theo & Hilda Rose Center for Loss & Life Daryl Roth Productions Ltd. Susan B. and Paul M. Friedman Weston Insurance Brokerage, LLC Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Spiegel Ballet Academy East Centering Corporation Joan M. Dearborn Professor Carmen Fusco Laughing Sage Wellness The Westport Woman’s Club, Inc. Richard W. Rosenberg Star Distributors Banfi Vintners Irene S. Chalastawa DeMedici Imports, Ltd. Rosemarie Gambetta Laura Geller Make-Up Studios Westport Young Woman’s League Cecelia and Irwin Rosenblum Krystyna M. and Sonia Barnett Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards DeVries Public Relations Gary Farrell Wines Laurel Glen Winery Robert L. Steiger Dale and Anthony Westreich Ruder Finn, Inc. Marcia Basehore-Moessner & Winery Tony Di Dio Georgette Klinger Inc. Lazar Park Audrey F. Steuer Danielle Whalen Memorial John J. Rydzewski Baume & Mercier Gracious Home Le Chambord Wendy and Clifford W. Stober Foundation Lawrence Saidenberg Bedell Cellars & Ed Lauber and Marsha Palanci Liz Gregg Lewis Cellars David L. Stone Elizabeth and Bradley Whitman Corey Creek Vineyards Frances and Vincent Saltarelli Grgich Hills Cellar Lia Schorr Skin Care Structure Tone Inc. WHS Kennys Department Store, Beekman Liquors, Inc. For the past 10 years, CancerCare has been fortunate to have either Gina and Vincent E. Sama Inc. The Hal Luftig Company, Inc. The Library Hotel Sundance Channel L.L.C. Steve Bell Marsha Palanci or Ed Lauber on its board. As Trustees and Sanky Perlowin Associates, Gale Wild-Ebers and Jeffrey Ebers Co-Chairs of the annual Spring Soiree, Ed and Marsha have given HB Wine Merchants Lincoln Center Inc./Sanky Net Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc. Bice Ristorante Jane Wilf generously of their time, their talents, and their own resources. Hedges Cellars The Lion and the Lamb Kathy and Carmelo Sapuppo Superior Auto Restyling Leslie Billera Carla H. and “What began as a casual connection for us with CancerCare 18 years Heitz Wine Cellars The Lippin Group Jennifer Sass-McManimon Emily Susskind Biscotti & Co., Inc. David W. Wiltenburg ago, has become a firm commitment to the organization and team Kim Hendricks Little Eric Shoes on Madison Saul Ewing, LLP James L. Swartz Biscuits and Bath of dedicated professionals. We hope by establishing the Palanci- W.P. Stewart & Co. Henri Bendel Eileen Yin-Fei Lo Andrea and Jay Schachne Synapse Group, Inc. Evelyn Wright Alan Blau Lauber Fund benefiting CancerCare for Kids, that we can in some and Fred Ferretti small way pay back the invaluable support CancerCare has given Hilton New York Jules Schneider Christie and Greg Teller Wendy and Peter Wright Blissful Brownies Long Vineyards both our family members and friends as they deal with the impact of Hilton Times Square David Schoenthal Ternovker Benevolent Association Shelley Block Lunt Silversmiths Writer’s House cancer on their lives.” Lisa Hoffman Nancy and John Y. Schreyer III Kent J. Thiry and WTW Associates, Inc. Bloomingdale’s Julia Lutsky Denise O’Leary Home Restaurant Carol and Harvey Schulweis Diane and Ronald Blum LVMH Watch & Jewelry Young & Rubicam Inc. Honig Vineyard and Winery Thomas Direct Sales Chalone Wine Estates Diamond Creek Vineyards Steven B. Schwartz The Harry Zaifert & BMT Infonet M & M Collectibles Time Warner Inc. Hudson Valley Foie Gras Karen S. and Peter J. Secrist Rose S. Zaifert Foundation Boisset America Champagne Montaudon The Diamond Information Macy’s Francoise Timoll Center Regina and Steven Humanitzki Jeffrey Seidenberg Jacquelyn and Gregory Zehner Bond Street Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Madame Tussaud’s Anthony V. Tocco USA, Ltd. Dine Out, In J. Vineyard & Winery Sheryl A. Shaughnessey and Robert Zelman Bonny Doon Vineyard Edwin P. Madera The Charlotte Inn Domain Jean Marc Brocard Linda Jackson Marty Levine John K. Twyman Borgata Heart & Soul Foundation Madison Square Garden Corp. Chelsea Piers Management Inc. Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Barbara and Alan L. Jacobs Kathryn Sheck Sandra and Howard Tytel GIFTS IN KIND Audrey Boughton Magination Press Children’s Museum of Dreyfus Ashby & Co. Jane Restaurant Shepardson, Stern & Kaminsky United Benefit Pensions Inc. A&A Consultants Geoffrey A. Boughton Manhattan Ocean Club Manhattan Duck Pond Cellars Janet Sterling Silver Design Sherwin-Williams United Church of Rowayton Abigail Kirsch Culinary Bouley Manrico Cascimir Wood Care-Minwax Chopard USA Elvis Presley Enterprises JDS Village Gifts Richard J. Urowsky Productions Box Tree Inn Restaurant Marais Rentals Francine Shraga Citadel Trading Corp. Emerson Place Jean Georges Linda T. Vahdat Mabel Ader B.R. Guest Restaurants Marimar Torres Estate Robert E. Shunk Citibank, F.S.B. EnerJourney, Inc. Jet Blue Airways Van Pelt Foundation Adorned by Bets Breitling Mary Marks Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Silberman Classical Wines Wayne Ensrud The Jewish Museum Verizon Albergo Castiglione Broadbent Selections, Inc. Mars 2112 Pamela L. and Mark B. Silverman Coach Essex House Jordan Roth Productions, LLC Irene M. Viento Alice’s Tea Cup Brooklyn Museum of Art Martine’s Wines, Inc. Seth I. Silverstein Colavita USA Estatorio Milos Jordan Vineyard & Winery Burton L. Visotzky and Alitalia Broome St. Bar Matts Grill Burt Simon Sandra Edelman Collection XIIX, Ltd. Estée Lauder Judith Leiber, Inc. A’lor International/Charriol USA Café Gray Maximilian at Bloomingdale’s Sylvia and Alfred Sirlin Claudia Wagner Luisa Connolly Festivities, The Art of Celebrating Karen’s Fabulous Foods, Inc. Alora Ambiance/ATG Café Lalo Delphine M. McCarthy Skyview Estates, Inc. Wal-Mart Stores Foundation Corporation Roseanne Cooper Fifty Seven Fifty Seven Kenneth Cole Productions Anna Teresa Callen Maureen A. McElroy Martha Smith and William Arndt Kathleen Walas American Museum of the Cottage Creations Fisher & Levy Thomas Kett Moving Image Candlewick Press Jaye McLeod Kathryn and Kevin Ward Cozy’s Cuts for Kids Joe Fleischman King Estate Winery Caneel Bay Amy MeLeck 18 Natalie H. and Thomas J. Ward Marilyn Ames 19 CancerCare Contributors continued

New York Jets, LLC Connie M. Saviano Tribeca Grill Pearl Finkelstein Ilse R. Vasco Dorothy and David Schachne Terry Ann Phipps Memorial Fund GIFTS IN KIND cont. Ted Newman Heather L. Calvin Trillin Jayne Tierney Fisher Pearl Weisfeld Sandy Scibetta Ermelinda Pizzulli Memorial Fund Merrill Lynch Nike Communications, Inc. and Michael W. Schechter Siman Tu Lydia Fraenkel Gerda Wile Donald M. Shachat Martha Ann Popp Memorial Fund MGA Entertainment Kristen O’Brien Ann M. Schlifke Union Pacific Paula K. Fuchs Edith Wilensky Sol and Dorothy Smolen Francesca Ronnie Primus Michael C. Fina The Odeon Scott Potter Designs United Parcel Service Sidney Garber Edward F. Zimmer June C. Starck Memorial Fund Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery Marguerite Oerlemans Sea Grill Viader Vineyards & Winery Gilberte Garreau Marion P. Steininger, PhD Resnik Family Helping Children Miner Family Vineyards Cope Fund On The Square Seaport Yarns Villadoria S.A.S. Ethel Gell Trusts THE CECILE SAWYER Alan Thurston Monkey Bar Valerie A. Rosa Memorial Fund Patricia A. Orton Six Flags Great Adventure Viva Vino Imports Frank Glaser SOCIETY Lucy Vogel Katrena Monroe Samuel Rosen Memorial Yi-Hwa Sung Outerbridge Smith & Wollensky Vivolo Restaurant Harry Glass Trust This special recognition Mrs. Charles D. Wahn Montrachet Restaurant Group group, named in honor of Endowment Fund Oxford Health Plans VOSS USA Leo Glassman Herbert Waldren Morrell Wine Bar & Café Snug Harbor Productions one of the first generous Glenn Rosenberg Memorial Fund Oyster Bar Darius Wadia Harry Gold Trust bequests to CancerCare, Leonora Weinblatt Motts, Inc. Society of Wine Educators Virginia Saladino Memorial Fund Palm Bay Imports Walkers Shortbread Lorraine Gorelik Trust acknowledges donors who Harvey M. Weitkamp Movado Group, Inc. Sony Music Entertainment Inc. have included CancerCare in Rita Schwartz Memorial Fund Park Avenue Skin Care Wallsé Doris Taplinger Gottlieb Harvey Weitz Linda Gnat Mullin Sosa Borella their estate plans. Robert Slobodien Memorial Fund Parkhurst Communications, Inc. Walt Disney Lillian Greenberg Diane Stone Snyder Memorial The Sports Club Company Theatrical Productions Pasternak Wine Imports Charles R. Guenther Anonymous THE SPECIAL FUNDS OF Fund Stand-Up New York Water’s Edge CANCERCARE Madelyn Kane Pamela and Martin Pastore Comedy Club Mildred G. Hammel Syril Appel Beckie Tesser Memorial Fund Cheryl Watson CancerCare is grateful to As a person who has lost her nearest Patz & Hall Wine Company Lynn Staples Herbert Hoffman Trust Frank Bamberger Danielle Whalen Memorial Fund The Westin New York those who have established and dearest family members to Payard Nicole Stowers Ruth Hoffman Charitable Esther Buskirk Special Funds in honor or Thelma Wilkins Memorial Fund Janice Wetzel Remainder Trust cancer, Madelyn Kane knows the The Peninsula New York Straw in Gold Donnie V. Cahn memory of a loved one. Elaine Wrobel Memorial Fund Carla White Mary W. Howard devastation caused by the disease. PRADA String Angela R. Casey Helen Zelman Memorial Fund But she also knows that were she Michael R. Wiland Elaine R. Hrach Pratesi Linens Suarez Elizabeth and Marvin Cohen Donna S. Becker Memorial Sandra and Jeffrey Zimmerman faced with a cancer crisis, she could William Poll, Inc. Erna Jacobi Fund Helping Children Cope Fund Primola Jane E. Sullivan Carol Ann Cusmano turn to CancerCare for its care, Jeffrey S. Witt Jules and Evelyn Jacobsen Lonnie Blutstein Fund The Producing Office Michael J. Sullivan Cathleen Donohue compassion, and support, which is Wolffer Estates Charitable Trust Zora Cernjul Memorial Fund why she joined the Cecile Sawyer Charles P. Purzner Sunburst Trout Co. Timothy M. Dwyer Juanita Williams The Worth Street Doris Kabat Bruce Cohen Memorial Fund Society. “I wanted to leave a bequest Q Hair Suss Design Lilly Forrow Juanita Williams established the Theater Company Lillian L. Katzman Kate Doroff Memorial Fund to an organization that could help Qupe Sweet Times, Inc. Lori Fox Verna Niles Memorial Fund of The Yarn Tree Michele Klipstein-Cohen Einstein Cancer Fund, Inc. thousands of people facing this Gary Raizes Tabla Jane Hartwell CancerCare in memory of her illness,” she said. “I would enjoy Yura & Company Beatrice Levy Trust James P. Erdman Fund 36-year-old daughter who was in Ralph Lauren Fragrances Taboo Resort, Golf and Abraham Hases knowing that a portion of my estate Elizabeth D. Marsi E. Margie Filter Fund the military, and left behind a Renu Ramnarayanan Conference Center Phillip S. Jaffe would help drive prevention and BEQUESTS Mildred M. McLellan husband and 9-year-old daughter. Maria Ramos-Lopez Tahki Abraham and Sarah Gell Fund healing to benefit the greatest Albert B. Bauer Patricia O’Gorman Dr. Gertrude Jelinek Juanita established this memorial Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Anita Friedman Goldrich-Esther number of individuals possible.” Marsha Beckerman Anne M. Patent Madelyn Kane Golden Memorial Fund fund in tribute to Verna’s memory Ré Vive Tea & Sympathy Arline C. Bills Helen A. Possenriede Nancy Kern Sylvia Greenspun Memorial and her great spirit. “I think Barbara Reissman Teddy Bears That Care Program Care Barbara Brown Boyer Ilse Schaffer Plagge Joanne Knetge Endowment Fund Cancer really cares about The Museum of Modern Art Rene Pujol Restaurant Christine Tepedino cancer patients and their families Clifton Bruce Anna F. Rosner Lynn Leinwohl Steven Kaplan Memorial Fund The Museum of Television Sybil F. Resnik Terrace in the Sky touched by this disease.” & Radio Rose Cohen Raphael H. Salzmann Jeanette E. Mett Jack Kemach Memorial Fund Richard Frankel Productions Testarossa Vineyards The Museum of the Gertrude Dehrenbach Jacqueline Siegel Betty-Ann Morse Angelina Laperuta Memorial Fund Richard’s Interior Design Teuscher Chocolates City of New York Abraham Dembowitz Angela K. Skoog Trust Constance Mrak Leiman Family Asterisk Fund Riedel Crystal of America, Inc. T-Fal Corporation My Most Favorite Dessert Co. Arnold R. Deutsch Fredericka M. Steiner Brian Neary Pierre C.Y. Leroy Memorial Fund riingo TGIC Importers Nadine’s Eva Marie Draghi Kathleen I. Stock Anita Nelkin Jean Miller Memorial Fund Robert Cole Productions Todd Moore Design and Negociants U.S.A, Inc. Anna Druck Lillian Studer Lorraine Posner Philip Mincone Memorial Fund Roberto Coin Visual Merchandising New Castle Imports Barbara T. Eisendrath Bessie Sussman Sheila and Steven Rakowsky Verna Niles Memorial Fund The Roosevelt Hotel Tom James of New York New York City Opera Mollie R. Evin Jerrold K. Taylor Lillian Robbins Deirdre O’Dea Memorial Fund Rosedale Fish & Oyster Market Tomasello Winery New York Football Giants Genevieve Feintuch Lillian D. Torlucci June W. Ryan Palanci/Lauber CancerCare for Rudd Vineyards & Winery Trefethen Vineyards Kids Fund Ruth B. Ferguson Mildred Trippe Edward S. Salwen 20 21 Financial Independent Statements Auditors’ Report

The Board of Trustees FISCAL YEAR 2004 EXPENSES Cancer Care, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of Cancer Care, Inc. (the Organization) as of June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the related Program Services 81% statements of activities, functional expenses, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Organization’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

Fund-raising 14% We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes Management and General 5% examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cancer Care, Inc. as of June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years FISCAL YEAR 2004 CONTRIBUTIONS then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Total Foundations and Corporations 55%

August 27, 2004 Special Events (Net) 18%

Legacies and Bequests 8%

Direct Marketing 9% Individuals 6%

United Way 2% Thrift Shop Sales (Net) 2%

22 23 Statements of Financial Position Statements of Activities June 30, 2004 and 2003 Years Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

2004 2003 2004 2003 ASSETS CHANGE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions and revenues: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,470,388 798,612 Contributions: Short-term investments (note 2) 787,461 4,215,084 Foundations and corporations $ 3,040,698 2,612,078 Grants and contributions receivable 1,353,930 1,343,710 Government grants 67,000 — Prepaid expenses and other assets 294,812 229,113 Special events, net 2,610,744 2,380,066 Investments (notes 2 and 7) 8,741,260 7,932,197 Legacies and bequests 1,227,081 1,157,305 Property and equipment, net (note 3) 1,066,706 1,159,732 Direct marketing 1,366,069 1,412,439 Total assets $ 13,714,557 15,678,448 Contributions from individuals 898,008 882,721 United Way 251,282 384,670 Thrift shop sales, net 326,632 276,598 LIABILITIES and NET ASSETS Total contributions 9,787,514 9,105,877 Liabilities: Revenues: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 799,940 968,614 Interest and dividends 4,965 36,953 Refundable advances 66,140 107,780 Other income 52,108 82,729 Deferred rent (note 5) 740,320 690,122 Accrued postretirement benefit cost (note 4) 535,458 542,856 Total revenues 57,073 119,682 Annuities payable 337,107 364,362 Total contributions and revenues before net assets released from restrictions 9,844,587 9,225,559 Total liabilities 2,478,965 2,673,734 Net assets released from restrictions: Commitments (note 5) Satisfaction of program restrictions 5,097,117 5,689,094 Net assets: Change in donor’s designation (note 9) — 98,498 Unrestricted: Total contributions and revenues 14,941,704 15,013,151 Board designated (note 2) 6,556,000 5,949,148 Undesignated 1,114,313 912,728 Expenses (note 8): Program services: Total unrestricted 7,670,313 6,861,876 Social services 9,031,739 9,545,940 Education and information 1,602,490 1,791,956 Temporarily restricted (note 6) 3,565,279 6,142,838 Community services 1,501,421 1,529,642 Total net assets 11,235,592 13,004,714 Total program services 12,135,650 12,867,538 Total liabilities and net assets $ 13,714,557 15,678,448 Supporting services: Fund-raising 2,125,075 2,317,221 See accompanying notes to financial statements. Management and general 741,356 784,993 Total supporting services 2,866,431 3,102,214 Total expenses 15,002,081 15,969,752 Decrease in unrestricted net assets before net realized and unrealized gains on investments (60,377) (956,601) Net realized and unrealized gains on investments 868,814 113,611 Increase (decrease) in unrestricted net assets 808,437 (842,990) CHANGE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions from foundations and corporations 2,474,211 2,997,710 Interest and dividends 45,347 48,773 Net assets released from restrictions (5,097,117) (5,689,094) Decrease in temporarily restricted net assets (2,577,559) (2,642,611) CHANGE IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Change in donor’s designation (note 9) — (98,498) Decrease in permanently restricted net assets — (98,498) Decrease in net assets (1,769,122) (3,584,099) Net assets at beginning of year 13,004,714 16,588,813 Net assets at end of year $ 11,235,592 13,004,714

See accompanying notes to financial statements. 24 25 26

Program Services Supporting Services Social Education & Community Fund- Management 2004 Services Information Services Total raising & General Total Total

Salaries $ 2,772,720 439,200 466,424 3,678,344 761,114 398,284 1,159,398 4,837,742 Employment benefits (note 4) 512,885 66,918 48,449 628,252 134,318 80,089 214,407 842,659 Payroll taxes 207,174 32,597 43,213 282,984 48,724 6,894 55,618 338,602 Total salaries and related expenses 3,492,779 538,715 558,086 4,589,580 944,156 485,267 1,429,423 6,019,003

Direct disbursements to patients 2004 Year EndedJune 30, Statement ofFunctionalExpenses and families for services 3,831,573 — 5,832 3,837,405 — — — 3,837,405 Contract services 225,833 189,742 532,695 948,270 451,959 107,807 559,766 1,508,036 Postage and shipping 48,091 140,673 84,659 273,423 250,897 2,561 253,458 526,881 Telephone 160,504 242,918 18,647 422,069 25,377 10,054 35,431 457,500 Occupancy (note 5) 717,716 90,069 78,842 886,627 153,340 69,686 223,026 1,109,653 Supplies 36,368 5,657 5,950 47,975 11,815 5,920 17,735 65,710 Printing and publications 16,820 316,224 121,799 454,843 135,926 2,811 138,737 593,580 Equipment repairs and maintenance 124,414 18,218 14,939 157,571 32,709 18,185 50,894 208,465 Memberships and subscriptions 7,663 1,097 2,410 11,170 4,222 1,368 5,590 16,760 Staff and volunteer training and support 21,545 3,428 9,372 34,345 6,317 4,356 10,673 45,018 Travel and related costs 32,832 3,352 4,822 41,006 10,126 1,945 12,071 53,077 Marketing and promotion 1,125 2,890 25,567 29,582 7,558 5 7,563 37,145 Interest and taxes 423 51 69 543 109 53 162 705 Insurance 90,913 11,978 11,303 114,194 22,136 8,741 30,877 145,071 Miscellaneous 33,997 9,713 6,433 50,143 4,929 2,571 7,500 57,643 Total functional expenses before depreciation 8,842,596 1,574,725 1,481,425 11,898,746 2,061,576 721,330 2,782,906 14,681,652

Depreciation 189,143 27,765 19,996 236,904 63,499 20,026 83,525 320,429

Total expenses $ 9,031,739 1,602,490 1,501,421 12,135,650 2,125,075 741,356 2,866,431 15,002,081

Direct benefit costs of special events 772,476 Direct cost of thrift shop 486,594 $ 16,261,151

See accompanying notes to financial statements. erEddJn 0 2003 Year EndedJune 30, Statement ofFunctionalExpenses

Program Services Supporting Services Social Education & Community Fund- Management 2003 Services Information Services Total raising & General Total Total

Salaries $ 3,051,774 538,322 442,047 4,032,143 790,983 422,340 1,213,323 5,245,466 Employment benefits (note 4) 583,779 97,475 81,595 762,849 164,681 64,353 229,034 991,883 Payroll taxes 223,704 37,893 30,262 291,859 40,860 29,445 70,305 362,164 Total salaries and related expenses 3,859,257 673,690 553,904 5,086,851 996,524 516,138 1,512,662 6,599,513

Direct disbursements to patients and families for services 4,037,331 1,217 5,934 4,044,482 — — — 4,044,482 Contract services 198,126 91,062 559,875 849,063 497,616 111,295 608,911 1,457,974 Postage and shipping 47,081 169,277 100,255 316,613 298,446 2,824 301,270 617,883 Telephone 169,223 306,081 20,488 495,792 27,246 10,558 37,804 533,596 Occupancy (note 5) 715,629 116,765 89,458 921,852 153,894 71,301 225,195 1,147,047 Supplies 37,316 14,093 7,374 58,783 9,686 14,678 24,364 83,147 Printing and publications 21,327 335,455 114,871 471,653 179,754 3,688 183,442 655,095 Equipment repairs and maintenance 124,143 23,181 15,592 162,916 32,752 18,109 50,861 213,777 Memberships and subscriptions 8,128 2,316 2,198 12,642 4,765 961 5,726 18,368 Staff and volunteer training and support 16,291 1,287 7,819 25,397 5,870 3,503 9,373 34,770 Travel and related costs 41,521 3,323 5,893 50,737 8,420 2,129 10,549 61,286 Marketing and promotion 652 1,490 9,440 11,582 17,398 12 17,410 28,992 Interest and taxes 252 22 44 318 9,413 125 9,538 9,856 Insurance 70,163 11,944 10,216 92,323 18,286 6,908 25,194 117,517 Miscellaneous 17,449 5,703 4,594 27,746 8,378 2,739 11,117 38,863 Total functional expenses before depreciation 9,363,889 1,756,906 1,507,955 12,628,750 2,268,448 764,968 3,033,416 15,662,166

Depreciation 182,051 35,050 21,687 238,788 48,773 20,025 68,798 307,586

Total expenses $ 9,545,940 1,791,956 1,529,642 12,867,538 2,317,221 784,993 3,102,214 15,969,752

Direct benefit costs of special events 773,469 Direct cost of thrift shop 489,413 $ 17,232,634

See accompanying notes to financial statements. 27 Statements of Cash Flows Notes to Financial Statements Years Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 June 30, 2004 and 2003

2004 2003 (1) ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Organization Decrease in net assets $ (1,769,122) (3,584,099) CancerCare, Inc. (the Organization) is a not-for-profit voluntary health agency devoted to education, research, and Adjustments to reconcile decrease in net assets to net cash patient services relating to cancer patients and their families. The Organization’s programs include individual and used in operating activities: group counseling for patients and their families, bereavement services, financial assistance, and education programs. Depreciation 320,429 307,586 Net realized and unrealized (gains) on investments (868,814) (113,611) The Organization is a Section 501(c)(3) organization exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(a) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) and has been classified as a publicly supported organization as defined (Increase) decrease in grants and contributions receivable (10,220) 2,970,580 in Section 509(a)(1) of the Code. In addition, the Organization has been classified as nonprofit in character for state (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets (65,699) 41,361 and local income tax purposes. (Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (168,674) 215,770 Decrease in refundable advances (41,640) (5,083) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Increase in deferred rent 50,198 72,460 Decrease in accrued postretirement benefit cost (7,398) (23,176) The Organization’s significant accounting policies follow: (Decrease) increase in annuities payable (27,255) 35,614 Basis of Presentation Net cash used in operating activities (2,588,195) (82,598) The financial statements of the Organization have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Net assets and the CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES changes therein are classified and reported as follows: Proceeds from sales of investments 14,117,332 2,366,516 Unrestricted net assets – Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed restrictions. As reflected in the Purchases of investments (10,629,958) (1,868,739) accompanying statements of financial position, the Organization’s Board of Trustees has designated a portion Purchase of property and equipment (227,403) (52,625) of the unrestricted net assets of the Organization for long-term investment purposes. Net cash provided by investing activities 3,259,971 445,152 Temporarily restricted net assets – Net assets subject to donor-imposed restrictions that will be met by actions Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 671,776 362,554 of the Organization and/or the passage of time. Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 798,612 436,058 Permanently restricted net assets – Net assets subject to donor-imposed restrictions that stipulate that the corpus be Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1,470,388 798,612 maintained permanently by the Organization, but permit the Organization to expend part or all of the income derived therefrom. The Organization has no permanently restricted net assets.

See accompanying notes to financial statements. Contributions Contributions, including unconditional promises to give (pledges), are recognized as revenue upon receipt and are considered to be unrestricted unless they are received with donor stipulations that limit their use either through purpose or time restrictions. Contributions with donor stipulations that limit their use are considered to be temporarily restricted until the donor restrictions expire, that is, when a time restriction ends or purpose restriction is fulfilled. Upon the expiration of donor stipulations, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the accompanying statements of activities as net assets released from restrictions. It is the Organization’s policy to record temporarily restricted contributions received and expended in the same accounting period in the unrestricted net asset class. The Organization has received conditional promises to give in the form of bequests, currently of indeterminable value, that have not been reflected in the accompanying financial statements because the conditions on which they depend have not been substantially met. Functional Expense Allocations Functional expenses which are not specifically attributable to program and supporting services are allocated by management based on various allocation factors. Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, the Organization considers highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less, other than those held in the investment portfolio, to be cash equivalents.

28 29 Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2004 and 2003 continued

Contributed Services and Merchandise The Board of Trustees designated $6,556,000 and $5,949,148 of the investment portfolio as of June 30, 2004 and Contributed services are recognized as revenue and expense if the services create or enhance nonfinancial assets or 2003, respectively, as a reserve to provide for the long-term financial stability of the Organization. require specialized skills provided by individuals possessing those skills and typically need to be purchased if not provided by donation. Contributed services are recorded at the fair value of the services provided. Contributed (3) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT services and promises to contribute services that do not meet the above criteria are not recognized as revenues or Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following at June 30, 2004 and 2003: expenses and are not reported in the accompanying financial statements. Contributions of clothing and merchandise are valued at the estimated fair value at the date of receipt and 2004 2003 recognized as revenue when received and expensed from inventory when used. Furniture and fixtures $ 729,409 738,222 Investments and Investment Income Telephone equipment 345,254 359,258 Leasehold improvements 830,836 655,338 Investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values and all investments in debt securities are reported Computer equipment 431,219 478,130 at fair value based on quoted market prices. Income earned from investments, including realized and unrealized 2,336,718 2,230,948 gains and losses, is recorded in the net asset classes based on donor restrictions or the absence thereof. Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,270,012 1,071,216 Property and Equipment $ 1,066,706 1,159,732 Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from five to ten years. Amortization of (4) PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT HEALTH CARE BENEFIT PLANS leasehold improvements is calculated on the straight-line basis over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset Defined Contribution Plan or the remaining term of the lease. The Organization sponsors a defined contribution plan covering substantially all employees who meet certain age Gift Annuity Agreements and length of service requirements. The plan provides for annual contributions to be made by the Organization at The Organization is the beneficiary of a number of charitable gift annuity agreements with donors. The Organization its discretion. The Organization contributed approximately $178,000 and $277,000 to the defined contribution plan controls the donated assets and shares with the donor or donor’s designee the income generated from those assets during the years ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. until such time as stated in the agreement (usually upon death of the donor or donor’s designee). The Organization Postretirement Health Care Benefit Plan records the assets related to these agreements on its statements of financial position at fair value. At the time of gift The Organization also sponsors a defined benefit postretirement health care benefit plan for all employees hired prior and adjusted annually, the Organization records contribution income and a liability for amounts payable to annuitants to January 1, 1990. The health care benefits are provided through insurance companies. The plan is contributory and using an actuarial calculation. The discount rate used in fiscal 2004 and 2003 was 4.6% and 3.6%, respectively. State contains cost-sharing features such as coinsurance. In addition, there is a $1,200 annual limit on the benefits payable mandated insurance reserves related to these agreements are maintained at required levels. to a retiree. Accounting Estimates The plan was amended on December 31, 2003. Pursuant to the amendment, benefits will no longer be offered to The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management employees who retire after December 31, 2003. to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of The following table presents information with respect to this unfunded plan as of and for the years ended June 30, contingencies at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses recognized during the reporting 2004 and 2003: period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 2004 2003 Postretirement benefit obligation $ 685,202 644,291 (2) INVESTMENTS Accrued postretirement benefit cost recognized Short-term investments include commercial paper and other short-term instruments and principally represent the in Organization’s statements of financial position 535,458 542,856 unexpended proceeds from temporarily restricted grants. Benefits cost 76,554 55,980 The cost and fair value of the Organization’s other investments at June 30, 2004 and 2003 consisted of the following: Employer contribution 83,952 79,156 Benefits paid 83,952 79,156 2004 2003 Cost Fair value Cost Fair value Weighted average assumptions as of June 30, 2004 and 2003 used in determining the net periodic postretirement Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,484,814 2,484,814 1,587,716 1,587,716 benefit costs and accrued postretirement benefit costs are shown in the following table: U.S. Treasury notes — — 213,000 218,490 2004 2003 Fixed income mutual fund 1,904,282 1,885,455 2,079,405 2,170,769 Common stocks 4,318,906 4,370,991 3,658,979 3,955,222 Discount rate 6.25% 6.00% Rate of insurance premium increase 4.00% 4.00% $ 8,708,002 8,741,260 7,539,100 7,932,197

30 31 Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2004 and 2003 continued

The effect of a 1% increase (decrease) in trend rates on total service, interest cost, and the postretirement benefit (7) LINE-OF-CREDIT AGREEMENT obligation is as follows: The Organization has a line-of-credit agreement with a financial institution for $1,000,000. All advances are due on 1% increase 1% decrease demand with interest equal to the financial institution’s prevailing alternate base rate (ABR) plus .5% (4.75% at June Effect on total service and interest cost $(400) 300 30, 2004). The investment portfolio held by the financial institution is pledged as collateral. As of June 30, 2004 and Effect on postretirement benefit obligation (65,000) 44,000 2003, there were no balances outstanding under this line of credit.

Projected benefit payments through 2009 are as follows: (8) ALLOCATION OF JOINT COSTS INFORMATION In 2004 and 2003, the Organization incurred joint costs of approximately $775,000 and $1,150,000, respectively, for Amount informational materials and activities that included fund-raising appeals. Of those costs, approximately $154,000 and Year ending June 30: $189,000, respectively, was allocated to community service expenses and $621,000 and $961,000, respectively, was 2005 $ 84,000 allocated to fund-raising expenses. 2006 84,000 2007 84,000 (9) RECLASSIFICATION OF NET ASSETS 2008 84,000 During fiscal 2003, amounts that were previously classified as permanently restricted were reclassified to unrestricted 2009 84,000 based on redesignation of donor’s intent. $ 420,000

(5) COMMITMENTS The Organization rents space under noncancelable operating leases for its headquarters, regional offices, and a thrift shop. These leases expire in various years through 2014. The Organization’s headquarters’ lease includes a rent-free period and, in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13, Accounting for Leases, the rental expense is recognized on a straight-line basis, rather than in accordance with base payment schedules for purposes of recognizing a constant annual rental expense. The difference between straight-lining the rental charge and actual payments is reflected as deferred rent in the accompanying statements of financial position. The annual minimum rental commitments as of June 30, 2004 are as follows:

Amount Year ending June 30: 2005 $ 1,120,933 2006 1,120,163 2007 1,016,304 2008 1,009,224 2009 899,128 Thereafter 3,649,792 $ 8,815,544

Under the terms of the lease agreement for its headquarters, an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $264,000 has been established with a financial institution in lieu of a security deposit.

(6) TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Temporarily restricted net assets at June 30 are available for the following purposes: 2004 2003 Patient assistance $ 2,829,597 5,151,528 General program support 710,682 991,310 Time restricted 25,000 — $ 3,565,279 6,142,838

32 33 Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating CancerCare has received the highest possible rating (four stars) from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator. Charity Navigator helps charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions by providing in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the financial health of America’s largest charities. CancerCare’s four-star rating indicates that it has performed exceptionally in terms of organizational efficiency and capacity.

60th Anniversary Mayoral Proclamation November 1-7, 2004 was proclaimed Bloomberg has once again recognized “CancerCare Week” in the City of CancerCare with a week of honor. New York, in recognition of As the proclamation states: “In the CancerCare’s 60th Anniversary. In face of debilitating disease, 1964, New York City Mayor Robert CancerCare has never strayed from its F. Wagner proclaimed one week in message of hope.” We are honored the fall as CancerCare Week. Forty that the City has commemorated our years later, Mayor Michael R. 60th Anniversary in this way.

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NATIONAL OFFICE CancerCare 275 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10001 SERVICES Tel: 212.712.8080 1-800.813.HOPE (4673) ADMINISTRATION Tel: 212.712.8400 Fax: 212.712.8495 E-mail: [email protected] www.cancercare.org

A copy of the last financial report, filed with the Department of State, may be obtained upon request from Cancer Care, Inc. or by writing to: New York State Department of Law Charities Bureau 120 Broadway New York, NY 10271