Causes: Health, Health (General & Financing), Health Care

Mission: Nikolas Ritschel Foundation, 501(c)(3) charity, provides opportunities to enrich the lives, stimulate encouragement, and strengthen the faith of young adult cancer patients between 18 and 24 years. This age group is too old for pediatric programs (most age out at 18), yet too young to have their own resources. Many times the enrichment is in the form of a family trip to create happy memories and escape from the rigors of the cancer fight.

Results: The foundation has helped over 50 patients and their families! The foundation is supported 100% through volunteerism and donations. We have no paid staff to direct as much money as possible to our patients.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Provided 37 grants in 2017

Programs: Nik's home run - annual 7k & 1 mile running event