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$4,043

Raised of $45,000

Our Story


The Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) was founded by Dr. Mark Thornton, Patricia (Tricia) Thornton, and Dr. John (Jack) Brooks in 2000. The seeds that led to the birth of SFA were planted after the sarcoma diagnosis of then 3-year-old Jeffrey Thornton.
Grappling with Jeffrey’s diagnosis, they found there wasn’t a national patient advocacy and research organization dedicated to sarcoma patients and their families, so they sought to fill that void. Mark, Tricia, and Jack were motivated to help not only Jeffrey but also every other person diagnosed with and living with sarcoma.

Started in the basement of the Thorntons’ home, SFA quickly became an organization with impact. The founders knew that more research funding and regulatory changes were necessary to improve outcomes for people diagnosed with sarcoma. Their vision of what was needed to change the landscape for sarcoma still drives the organization today.

Early on, founding members Gary and Addie Tomei began the tradition of the Annual New York/Stand up to Sarcoma Gala, where SFA honors and celebrates the international sarcoma community. With this support, SFA launched its grant program. Since these humble beginnings, SFA has grown exponentially, becoming the largest private funder of research in the sarcoma community, having invested more than $26 million in sarcoma research.

Today, SFA is the most comprehensive and visible patient advocacy organization, with tens of thousands of allies in all 50 states and internationally, representing all subtypes of sarcoma. We amplify the voice of the sarcoma community and advocate on behalf of all people affected by sarcoma. SFA has brought together thousands of team members, advocates, and allies from around the world to advocate for the sarcoma community and build a world where no one dies from sarcoma.

Please join us by becoming an SFA Ally—people who share SFA’s goals and mission and want to be a part of the SFA community. Membership is free.

Top Donors

$4,043 Raised By 58 Donors

$485 on behalf of Shameeka Harris
$285 on behalf of John Brna
$150 on behalf of Emmanuel Lane
$115 on behalf of Kevin Sontos
$171 on behalf of Ashwini Phatak
$145 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Analiz and Victoria
$135 on behalf of Ashley Long
$100 on behalf of Cheryl Dill
$100 on behalf of Jackelyn Neris
$100 on behalf of JOSE Vargas
$135 on behalf of Kevin Sontos
$135 on behalf of Kimberly Cericola
$100 on behalf of Melissa Carroll
$100 on behalf of Peter Werner
$135 on behalf of Priscilla Sintim
$100 on behalf of REGAN Yeldell
$100 on behalf of Roy Vargas
$100 on behalf of Steven Cohen
$75 on behalf of Alexis Gonzalez
$50 on behalf of Alicia Louis
$50 on behalf of Darlene Harris
$50 on behalf of David Gioia
$50 on behalf of IRIS MORALES
$85 on behalf of Isabelle Brna
$50 on behalf of Junika Woodall
$50 on behalf of KaLisha Gibbs
$50 on behalf of Kattie Harris
$50 on behalf of Matthew Chesla
$50 on behalf of Melanie Santiago
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Peter Werner
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Veet Williams
$120 on behalf of Victoria Bruno
$45 on behalf of dana lewis
$80 on behalf of Daphnee Theodore
$45 on behalf of David Woods
$80 on behalf of Jemille Green
$45 on behalf of Jimmy Bell
$45 on behalf of Kialeen Hay
$45 on behalf of Mary Robertson
$80 on behalf of Mecca Duncan
$45 on behalf of Naomi Hugh
$45 on behalf of Niki Brown
$45 on behalf of Patricia Nasir
$102 on behalf of Kimberly Scheinoff Kohn
$30 on behalf of Iris Serrano
$30 on behalf of Rachel Meehan
$25 on behalf of Sharon Barkley
$55 on behalf of Analiz Gerena
$20 on behalf of brian burch
$20 from Anonymous
$20 on behalf of Samuel Diaz
$20 on behalf of Sarah Uddin
$55 from Anonymous
$45 on behalf of Ann Gamble
$10 on behalf of Steven Pencak

Fundraisers

Aisha Pereira
$135 Raised
Alicia Louis
$35 Raised
Analiz Gerena
$55 Raised
Ann Gamble
$45 Raised
Ashley Long
$135 Raised
Ashwini Phatak
$136 Raised
Carlos Serrano
$35 Raised
Cassandra Woods
$35 Raised
Daphnee Theodore
$35 Raised
David Bruno
$35 Raised
Elise Glenn
$60 Raised
Evita Williams
$35 Raised
Gianna Cericola
$35 Raised
Isabelle Brna
$85 Raised
Jemille Green
$80 Raised
Jennifer Carson
$35 Raised
Jennifer Valen
$35 Raised
John Brna
$285 Raised
Kendall Carter
$10 Raised
kennedi Carter
$10 Raised
Kevin Sontos
$350 Raised
Kimberly Cericola
$135 Raised
Kimberly Scheinoff Kohn
$67 Raised
Matthew Chesla
$85 Raised
Max Kohn
$35 Raised
McKenna Coombe
$35 Raised
Mecca Duncan
$35 Raised
Mekhi Jefferson
$10 Raised
Michael Chesla
$35 Raised
Monali Phatak
$35 Raised
Natalee Dragotta
$35 Raised
Paola Mercado
$35 Raised
Priscilla Sintim
$135 Raised
Sean Sontos
$35 Raised
Shameek Harris
$35 Raised
Sharema Carter
$35 Raised
Stephanie Chesla
$35 Raised
Tyler Coombe
$35 Raised
Victoria Bruno
$115 Raised
Victoria Gerena
$305 Raised

Team Fundraisers

#Tifftough
$545 Raised
Battle Born
$850 Raised
Keyse Strong
$55 Raised
Movin’ for Mohan
$171 Raised
Rose to Remission
$475 Raised
Scheinoff Strong 2026
$102 Raised
Team Ellie
$535 Raised
Team G
$475 Raised
🌻Faithful Sunflower🌻
$1,810 Raised

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