A fund that supports children and their families in need of financial assistance during their shared battle with cancer.
RECENT UPDATES
WE HAVE REACHED OVER 150 FAMILIES ASSISTED SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 2016!
Why do we fund care for families in need?
In short, because we've been there. In early 2016, Ryan Saturno was taken from us after a long and strong fight with soft-tissue cancer at age 26. A fund was created shortly after in his memory by his family and close friends in an effort to help alleviate the financial and emotional strain on families that are going through a similar journey. To learn more about the man who we do this all for, click his picture.
What do we fund care for?
Families with children or young adults aged 0-18 going through a battle with any cancer related illness within Ontario.
How do we fund care for families in need?
We organize an ongoing annual golf tournament and other fundraising events; and accept donations from corporations, organizations, and private citizens. We also partner with many organizations that align with our mission to provide assistance to families in need with a goal to maximum the effectiveness of our dollar through as little financial waste as possible. To learn more about how we have been funding care across Ontario, and to see how you can contribute to the fund and our mission, keep scrolling down.
TREATMENTS
Out-of-pocket treatments & therapies (physio, etc.)
Prescriptions & formulas
Prescriptions & formulas
Prescriptions
Gas & parking costs
ACCOMMODATIONS
Family housing while child is in treatment
Respite or home care
Out-of-pocket treatments
Out-of-pocket treatments
Gas & parking costs
TRAVEL COSTS
Gas & parking costs during treatment or hospital stays
Public transportation, taxi, car rental, or car service
Out-of-pocket treatments
Out-of-pocket treatments
Gas & parking costs
FOOD & NUTRITION
Hospital cafeteria gift cards
Restaurant gift cards near to hopsital or treatment
Out-of-pocket treatments
Out-of-pocket treatments
Gas & parking costs
SCROLL DOWN FOR FAMILY STORIES AND MORE INFO ABOUT THE FUND
TOTAL AMOUNT OF DIRECT FINANCING TO FAMILIES:
$600k
$776k
$1m
GOAL
GIVEN BACK
TAKEN IN
SHORT & LONG TERM PLANS
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Surpass 500k of funding & donations
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Gain charitable status
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Increase roster of families in need
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Build partnership network to increase presence for donations and support
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Please contact us if you, your company, or organization wants to partner up.
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FAMILIES HELPED SINCE 2016:
Last Updated: Oct '23 (updated bi-monthly)
see our direct involvement in the community below:
What ARE Families SayING ABOUT US?
ERIC'S MOM
"With myself having to leave work to care for him and help with everything he needs, it has been very hard on our family. With the help of the Ryan Saturno Patient Amenties Fund, it has helped us offset some of the cost"
CEAZON'S FAMILY
"It's amazing that there are caring people in this world who have gone through difficult times themselves, and use their experiences to help others through their hard times."
CORY'S MOM
"As a single parent, I am extremely grateful to the Ryan Saturno Patient Amenities Fund for providing financial support to us during Cory’s journey. Thank you for your legacy Ryan."
Meet The Team
Val Saturno
Co-Founder & Director
Alessa Saturno
Co-Founder, Director & Secretary
Matt Sloopka
Director & Web Admin
Marc Cremasco
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
Steve Byers
Director
Klark McGarr
Director
Andrew Bin
Director
Mauro Trinchini
Director
Edda Zen
Honourary Member
Jessica McGarr
Honourary Member
Paul McKinney
Honourary Member