Project's area of focus: Support for adolesents and young adults with cancer
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Adolescents and young adults with cancer have the poorest health outcomes and lowest survival rates of any age group. Reduced adherence to prescribed cancer treatment regimens is believed to be a contributing factor to these poor outcomes. HopeLab's Re-Mission video game helps these young people with cancer maintain better treatment adherence and improve their sense of control over their disease. We are seeking to expand our global distribution of free copies to young cancer patients.
Activities
HopeLab provides Re-Mission to young cancer patients attending special cancer camps, and to providers and family who care for them when they are in treatment. Our website, www.re-mission.net, supports game ordering and social networking.
Expected Outcomes
Each year in the U.S. alone, 25,000 young people receive a cancer diagnosis and begin the fight of their lives. This project supports free distribution of Re-Mission to these kids at a time when they need it most.
Project Message
I came into the hospital with a big shopping bag full of games. I gave them to all of the nurses and they were gone within the week because every kid wanted one. Thank you!
- Joshua Shiffman, M.D., Pediatric Oncologist, Stanford Children’s Hospital
Project Contact
HopeLab Foundation,
1991 Broadway Street Suite 136 Redwood City, CA, California 94063-1957
United States
650-569-5900
1991 Broadway Street Suite 136 Redwood CityCA94063 United States
(650) 569-5900 Organization's Homepage
Organization's Mission
HopeLab's mission is to combine rigorous research with innovative solutions to improve the health and quality of life of young people with chronic illness.
Organization's Programs
HopeLab has developed a video game called Re-Mission for young people with cancer. A randomized, controlled study of this intervention showed that the young people who played Re-Mission adhered more consistently to cancer treatments than those who did not play the game. We have also launched Ruckus Nation, an initiative to promote physical activity and combat obesity in young people. Other disease areas of focus include sickle cell disease, autism, and major depressive disorder.
Organization's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
Improving Health Outcomes in Young Cancer Patients
Organization Statistics
Financial Statistics
Ms. Pat Christen,
President and CEO
Founded in 2001
Employees: 27
Volunteers: 50
Other funding sources: Funding is received from a broad spectrum of individual donors, corporate and philanthropic foundation grants, and federal government grants. Religious Affiliation: None
Personnel Overview
Ellen LaPointe - Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Ms. LaPointe has experience in organizational leadership, strategy and fund development, partnership cultivation, communications, and program management. She has been Executive Director of a national non-profit agency, Director of Clinical Research in a community hospital, and an attorney at a major law firm. She received her BA from Brown University and her JD from UC Berkeley Boalt Law School.
Richard Tate - Director, Communications and Marketing
Mr. Tate has more than 10 years experience in a variety of communications roles. He began his career as an editor and journalist and has written for numerous print and online media outlets. Mr. Tate has held editorial positions at the The Advocate, the Los Angeles lifestyle magazine Buzz, Citysearch.com and GameSpy Industries. He is a graduate from the University of Southern California.
