OUR PROGRAMS

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Ruth Cheatham Foundation Scholarship Program is dedicated to helping teen and young adult cancer survivors thrive, not just survive.

By celebrating resilience and ambition, our scholarships help scholars step boldly into their next chapter and reach for their greatest potential.

SUPPORT PROGRAMS

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT BOXES

Starting college can be overwhelming. Our Educational Support boxes are packed with school supplies and resources to help scholars thrive from day one.

  • 175 boxes sent nationwide in 2024.

TUTORING

Struggling with coursework after missing school due to treatment? Our tutoring program ensures scholars excel.

  • 300+ hours of tutoring provided.

  • 0% drop rate among participants.

PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT

The journey is easier with friends who understand. TRCF connects scholars for regular meetups to discuss school, overcome challenges, and to build community with others who truly understands life after cancer.

  • 30+ meetups facilitated in 2024 alone.

COMFORT & CARE KITS

TRCF is excited to launch “Care and Comfort Kits” in partnership with The I’m Not Done Yet Foundation!

  • This program provides personalized care boxes to scholars who have experienced a relapse of their cancer or have been required to take time away from their education due to cancer-related health complications. These care boxes are designed to bring comfort, encouragement, and essential items to support their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

  • 15 kits delivered in our 2024 soft launch.

WHY IT MATTERS

Teen cancer survivors face immense challenges including lost school time, financial strain, learning challenges, physical limitations, and emotional burdens. TRCF focuses our support on young adults who have been hit particularly hard by the physical and financial burdens of cancer, using data to create impactful programs that truly work.

Our scholars succeed because we:

  • Remove financial barriers with scholarships.

  • Provide academic tools through tutoring.

  • Build peer connections for emotional support.

  • Offer comfort and essentials during health setbacks.

Every program is designed to meet the real needs of survivors, ensuring they can achieve their goals and build a brighter future.

PROGRAM FEEDBACK

  • “The tutoring service provided by the Ruth Cheatham Foundation has been a valuable resource in helping me navigate challenging coursework.”

    India A., TRCF Scholar

  • "The tutoring support, boxes with supplies, and community have all proved to be very valuable resources that fill me—and many other scholars—with a sense of belonging, empowerment, and success.”

    Joseph B., TRCF Scholar

  • “The TRCF Virtual Scholar Roundtable has been a meaningful space where I have connected with other scholars.”

    Shamari B., TRCF Scholar

  • “Receiving this scholarship has been incredibly valuable, easing the financial burden of college and allowing me to focus on pursuing opportunities like my research and volunteering programs.”

    Madison C., TRCF Scholar

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