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*FRIENDS-4-CURES is a non-profit organization that meets the requirements described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code

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Friends-4-Cures accepts memorial and tribute contributions. These "in memory of" or "in honor of" gifts are best made by check.

Make your check payable to:
Friends-4-Cures
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 324
Henderson, Kentucky 42419

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1. The name of the person honored or memorialized.
2. The name and address of family member(s) to whom you would like an acknowledgment sent.
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Friends-4-Cures Organization Overview   Who We Are Friends-4-Cures is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 by the family and friends of Benson Walker Campbell, IV, testicular cancer survivor. This organization evolved from a loosely knit entity, "Team Benson", a group of people dedicated to supporting Benson as he battled testicular cancer. Benson Campbell and the Friends-4-Cures family devote their time and energy to raising funds to support the Friends-4-Cures and Taft Enterprises Testis Cancer Research Fund in Recognition of Benson W. Campbell, IV at Indiana University Cancer Center. This endowment directly funds the research of Dr. Lawrence H. Einhorn, distinguished Professor of Medicine at Indiana University Cancer Center. It is our privilege to give back to the researcher responsible for the reality that Benson Walker Campbell, IV is a testicular cancer survivor. Program / Activities Cancer Research Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution Birth Defects, Genetic Diseases Research How to Help This organization is seeking funds from contributions. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses and endowments.

BASIC INFORMATION
EIN:	43-2000816
Ruling Year:	2003
Year Founded:	2002
No. of Board Members:	12
No. of Full-time Employees:	0
No. of Part-time Employees:	0
No. of Volunteers:	11-20

Mission

Friends-4-Cures is a nonprofit organization devoted to raising funds that facilitate cancer research with an emphasis on testicular cancer.

Programs

In 2003 Friends-4-Cures established an endowment at Indiana University Cancer Center. The Friends-4-Cures and Taft Enterprises endowment in recognition of Benson W. Campbell,IV. The funds raised for this endowment are designated to support testicular cancer research under the direction of Lawrence H. Einhorn, M.D.

Goals and Results

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2003

1. Friends-4-Cures raised over $50,000 in its inaugural year.
2. Friends-4-Cures earned the distinction of being Indiana University Cancer Center's largest event based fundraiser directly benefiting testicular cancer research.
3. We are the only nonprofit that raises funds specifically for testicular cancer research

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning 01/01/2004

1. Friends-4-Cures has set a goal of raising $75,000 for this fiscal year.
2. Friends-4-Cures wants to maintain our status of being the Indiana University Cancer Center's largest event based fundraiser directly benefiting testicular cancer.
3. Friends-4-Cures looks forward to expanding our funding resources. We will be applying for matching funds, gifts from foundations and grant providing organizations..

Leaders of the Organization

Executive:	Mrs. Shannon Campbell Mahaffey, MA
Contact:	Mrs. Shannon Campbell Mahaffey , President
E-mail:	shannon@friends4cures.org
Web Site:	http://www.friends4cures.org

Board of Directors