Because Sometimes,
It Takes More Than A Village.
It Takes A State. 

OUR WHY: Around 552 children are diagnosed with childhood cancer each year in the state of Ohio.

The Journey:

• In 2018, our founder started a collaborative of central Ohio childhood cancer organizations and named it "Non-Profit's United." Roundtables, text threads, and group messages helped the non-profits better support one another and the families they served.

• In 2020 (aka COVID), the number of families needing emotional and financial support surged. Local nonprofits began to partner across their service areas, pulling funds to provide families with necessities. 

• In 2024, inspired by all the incredible work happening on a state level (and within the 6 children's hospitals in Ohio), the group decided to grow and become a collaborative that not only directly supports the families impacted, but also works to make the future brighter through advocacy and research. A small team of nonprofit leaders agreed to volunteer and chair this collaborative. 

• Knowing that this was the new attack plan, the group decided to rename 'Non-Profits United' to Ohio Fights Childhood Cancer Collaborative (OFC3). After all, we want to make it clear. We are coming for you childhood cancer. We are ready for the fight.