The Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research

The Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research We fund sarcoma research, amplify awareness and nurture community. Please visit us at SarcomaIsCancer.org & GrowingHopeThroughArt.org

The mission of the Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research is to raise funds for local research, and amplify awareness, accelerating the fight to eradicate sarcoma cancers. Through these endeavors, we open both local and global pathways for the development of new sarcoma treatments and increase the speed of accurate diagnoses. Paula and Geoffrey Takacs founded the Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research in 2010 to fund research and raise awareness for this rare and complex cancer. Paula passed away from sarcoma in April, 2014. It is her legacy that we proudly carry today. To date, the Paula Takacs Foundation has raised almost $4 million for pediatric and adult sarcoma research. The annual Sarcoma Stomp walk/run is the signature event of the Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research held each April. Learn more at sarcomastomp.org. Our Growing Hope Through Art program, raising funds and awareness of sarcoma through permanent art installations, furthers our impact while telling beautiful stories of hope and courage in communities. Seasons of Life, an 18-foot blown glass art installation, will be installed in 2024 at Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, NC. Learn more and donate at growinghopethroughart.org. Visit paulatakacsfoundation.org to learn more, find sarcoma resources, opt in to our periodic newsletters, and to get involved. We need you to accelerate the discovery of sarcoma cures. Sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissue, such as bones, muscles, nerves, fat, cartilage, tendons, and blood vessels. Sarcomas comprise less than 1% of adult cancers and about 15-20% of pediatric cancers. Approximately one-half of bone sarcomas and about one-fifth of soft tissue sarcomas are diagnosed in people under the age of 35. The overall relative 5-year survival rate of people with sarcomas is around 50%, a statistic that has not changed in almost five decades. To learn more about sarcomas, please visit www.sarcomaiscancer.org.

This Season🎄 Give the Gift of Hope!When you donate and make a tribute to our Seasons of Life art installation, you’ll re...
11/19/2025

This Season🎄 Give the Gift of Hope!

When you donate and make a tribute to our Seasons of Life art installation, you’ll receive a limited-edition keepsake handcrafted by Hot Glass Alley. Each hand-blown heart or bowl is a beautiful symbol of generosity, remembrance, and love.

Donation levels include:
✨ $250 – Mini Heart
✨ $450 – Large Heart
✨ $650 – Scalloped Bowl (only 1 left!)

Tributes at these levels also include a personalized tribute card, is connected to a flower within our Seasons of Life installation, and is recognized on our donor page.

Give the Gift of Hope - Let your love bloom!
🔗paulatakacsfoundation.org/our-programs/growing-hope-through-art/

✨Join us for the 2nd Annual Champions Celebration!✨On January 21, we’ll gather at Carmel Country Club for an inspiring e...
11/17/2025

✨Join us for the 2nd Annual Champions Celebration!✨

On January 21, we’ll gather at Carmel Country Club for an inspiring evening honoring survivors, researchers, and the generous supporters who light the way forward.

Enjoy a beautiful dinner, music, powerful stories, and exciting auctions as we present our annual research grants and raise critical funds for sarcoma research.

🎟 Tickets are open: onecau.se/ptfchampionscelebration
💛 Contact us to become a sponsor!

🎗Early detection matters! Did you know that the median time from first symptoms to a sarcoma diagnosis can be nearly 6 m...
11/14/2025

🎗Early detection matters!

Did you know that the median time from first symptoms to a sarcoma diagnosis can be nearly 6 months? Sarcomas often start as a painless lump or vague discomfort, which can easily be overlooked.

What you can do:
- Don’t ignore persistent lumps or unusual swelling.
- Ask your doctor about imaging or a biopsy if something doesn’t feel right.
- Early evaluation can make a real difference in treatment outcomes.

Let’s spread awareness — knowing the signs can save lives. 💛

Source: Routes to Diagnosis for Suspected Sarcoma, PubMed - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28115911/

When Ryan and Katie’s 3-year-old daughter, Piper, was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, their world changed overnight. Thr...
11/12/2025

When Ryan and Katie’s 3-year-old daughter, Piper, was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, their world changed overnight. Through chemo, surgery, and months in the hospital, Piper’s courage never faded — she smiled, created art, and inspired everyone around her.

After 10 months of treatment, she rang the Victory Bell and hasn’t slowed down since. Now 7, she swims, plays soccer, and lives life with the same fearless joy that carried her through cancer. 💛

“We didn’t have a choice,” her dad Ryan shared, “but together, we can make sure future families do.”

Piper’s story fuels our mission — to fund research that grows hope and advances treatments for everyone touched by sarcoma.

✨ Read Piper’s full story at paulatakacsfoundation.org/community-stories/piper-levine/

11/10/2025

🌸 Give the Gift of Hope 🌸
Honor someone who inspires you — and help advance sarcoma research through the Paula Takacs Foundation’s Seasons of Life installation.

Every tribute brings hope, healing, and beauty to our community. Donate by December 2 to let your love bloom. 💛

🔗 paulatakacsfoundation.org/our-programs/growing-hope-through-art/

Our Year-End Campaign Has Begun! From now to December 2nd, the Paula Takacs Foundation invites you to Give the Gift of H...
11/10/2025

Our Year-End Campaign Has Begun!

From now to December 2nd, the Paula Takacs Foundation invites you to Give the Gift of Hope – Let Your Love Bloom.

Honor someone who inspires you – a loved one touched by any form of cancer, a healthcare hero, or a caregiver whose strength shines bright.

Every gift supports sarcoma research, awareness, and comfort programs while helping complete the Seasons of Life installation – a living tribute to love and renewal.

Levels of Giving:
🌱 Seed of Hope ($25–$99) – Thank-you email + tribute card + tax letter
🌳 Bark of Strength ($100) – Fused glass tile + website listing + all previous benefits
🌸 Petal of Promise ($250) – Mini Heart keepsake + social recognition + all previous benefits
🌺 Blossom of Hope ($450) – Large Heart keepsake + all previous benefits
💐 Bouquet of Love ($650Our Year-End Campaign Has Begun!

Every tribute at $250+ is forever linked to a flower within the Seasons of Life installation. Donate by December 2nd to secure your flower and keepsakes before they sell out.

🔗 https://paulatakacsfoundation.org/our-programs/growing-hope-through-art/

📰 Read the Latest – November PTF Pulse!Inside you’ll find:- A Message from Chris Wade- Explore Our New Website- Registra...
11/03/2025

📰 Read the Latest – November PTF Pulse!

Inside you’ll find:
- A Message from Chris Wade
- Explore Our New Website
- Registration Now Open: Champions Celebration 2026
- Spotlight: Team Stompin’ Cancer for Cassidy
- Give the Gift of Hope – Let Your Love Bloom
- Did You Know? The History of the Word “Scientist”

Catch up on what’s new and see how your support is fueling hope, research, and community!
👉 https://mailchi.mp/paulatakacsfoundation/november2025

At 26, Amber found a lump in her leg and never imagined it would lead to three sarcoma diagnoses. Nearly a decade later,...
10/29/2025

At 26, Amber found a lump in her leg and never imagined it would lead to three sarcoma diagnoses. Nearly a decade later, she’s a mother of four, an advocate, and a beacon of hope for others facing cancer.

✨ Watch her full interview on our YouTube channel or read her story on our website. 🔗

At 26, Amber Powderly discovered she had sarcoma—a rare and aggressive cancer. Nearly a decade and three diagnoses later, she’s a mother of four, an advocate...

10/29/2025

At 26, Amber found a lump in her leg and never imagined it would lead to three sarcoma diagnoses. Nearly a decade later, she’s a mother of four, an advocate, and a beacon of hope for others facing cancer.

✨ Watch her full interview on our YouTube channel or read her story on our website. 🔗 https://youtu.be/Zz4VDPOC1_0

When someone battles sarcoma, the fight extends far beyond the hospital walls. Families like Jacob’s know this support c...
10/22/2025

When someone battles sarcoma, the fight extends far beyond the hospital walls. Families like Jacob’s know this support can change everything. 💛

Through our partnership with Family Reach, we created the Sarcoma Fund — helping North Carolina sarcoma patients cover essential non-medical expenses like housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation.

Read Jacob’s story: https://paulatakacsfoundation.org/community-stories/jacobs-story

⚠️ The 2025 fund has been fully allocated, but applications will reopen in January 2026.

WE’VE LAUNCHED OUR NEW WEBSITE! More Support. More Resources. More Hope.We’re thrilled to unveil the new Paula Takacs Fo...
10/20/2025

WE’VE LAUNCHED OUR NEW WEBSITE!
More Support. More Resources. More Hope.

We’re thrilled to unveil the new Paula Takacs Foundation website! Created to better serve our sarcoma warriors, families, and supporters.

Expanded Sarcoma Resources:
Find trusted information, treatment centers, and community connections all in one place.

New & Upcoming Direct Assistance Programs:
Learn about our newly launched Financial Assistance Program and soon-to-launch Support From Day One initiative — designed to help patients and families from diagnosis through survivorship.

🌐 Explore the new site: www.paulatakacsfoundation.org
🎥 Watch the quick tour: youtu.be/tq9F64xR7Ic

Together, we’re bringing more hope and help to those facing sarcoma.

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Our Story

Paula and Geof Takacs founded the Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research in 2010 to fund clinical research and raise awareness for this rare and complex universe of cancers. Paula lost her life to liposarcoma in April, 2014. It is her legacy that we carry on today. To date, the Paula Takacs Foundation has donated over $1.4 million for sarcoma research through its signature fundraiser, The Sarcoma Stomp, and other fundraising events. The Sarcoma Stomp is one of the largest and most successful sarcoma run/walks in the United States, raising over $250,000 with 1,500 participants in 2019!

Since 2012 our philanthropy has funded the sarcoma research program at Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, NC, helping to offer novel treatments and improve the lives of both adults and children suffering from sarcomas. The Paula Takacs Foundation is currently funding a blood vs. tumor biopsy study (an adjunct study to the sarcoma clinical trial we helped fund at Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children’s Hospital from 2017-2019), as well as research studies in osteosarcoma and synovial sarcoma. There will also be a new clinical trial funded at Levine Cancer Institute pending approval. To learn more about these projects, please visit https://www.paulatakacsfoundation.org/about-us/our-partner/.

Sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissue, such as bones, muscles, nerves, fat, cartilage, tendons, and blood vessels. Sarcomas comprise less than 1% of adult cancers, but about 15% of pediatric cancers. Approximately one-half of bone sarcomas and about one-fifth of soft tissue sarcomas are diagnosed in people under the age of 35. The overall relative 5-year survival rate of people with soft tissue sarcomas is around 50%, a statistic that has not changed in many decades.