About Us

The Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation is a grass-roots non-profit, 501c(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing compassionate, valuable services and resources to pediatric and young adult cancer patients and providing scholarships to young people in pursuit of biomedical studies. The TLCF Board is comprised of cancer advocates, professionals from various careers, physicians, nurses, and family and friends of Thomara.

Lifestyles change when Cancer appears. Thomara, age 21, was a senior at Grand Valley State University, preparing for her passion to become a pediatrician when her change took place. A diagnosis of small cell cancer was made. Although she transitioned on December 10, 1997, her legacy continues through the Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation.

Foundation membership is open to any individual or group who supports the foundation with financial contributions or by volunteering services. Foundation support comes through memberships, individual contributions, special events, and contributions from corporations and businesses.

Our Mission

To provide compassionate, valuable services, resources, and funds to children and their families who are struggling with the challenges of cancer
To provide compassionate, valuable services, special needs, resources, and funds to adult cancer patients
To provide scholarships to students in pursuit of any area of medicine

Our Initiatives

To provide funds for cancer medication or treatment not covered by insurance companies
   including alternative or homeopathic medications, alternative care,expenses incurred
   due to patient treatment such as family lodging for out-of- town/out-of-state treatment
   and post-lodging
To provide funds for homecare assistance
including home nursing, cleaning services, etc.
To provide transportation to and from treatment, physician or support facilities
frequent office visits sometimes warrant supplemental funds for car repair or payment
To supplement or assist with final arrangements
To provide special needs funds for wigs/head coverings for diagnosis or treatment related hair loss, and prothesis, wheelchairs, or hospital beds
To provide scholarships to students in pursuit of any area of medical studies, biomedical, pediatrics, oncological studies, oncological research, nursing, technician, pharmacy, etc.

Helping Families Face the Challenges of Cancer