Partnering for Progress
Your osteosarcoma science fund with our support and infrastructure
The Osteosarcoma Institute (OSI) often works with like-minded families and foundations wishing to co-fund osteosarcoma research studies and trials with the assistance of our organization. Raising funds in honor of a loved one is no small task, and we make it easier by managing many of the logistical aspects.
To learn more or to create your fund, please contact our Director of Development, Vanessa (Peterson) Montemayor, at giving@osinst.org.
Shumiestrong Osteosarcoma Science Fund
Elizabeth and Jim Shumadine established the Shumiestrong Osteosarcoma Science Fund at OSI in 2024 in honor of their son, Sam, who passed away from osteosarcoma in January 2024. Through their fund, the Shumadine family is supporting promising new research to help improve outcomes for osteosarcoma patients.
$322,000+ directed to research
as of April 2026
Research supported
Brian Crompton, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Robin Parihar, Baylor College of Medicine
Defying Osteosarcoma TeamLab, Break Through Cancer
Ryan Roberts, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
TeamIzzy Foundation Research Fund
The TeamIzzy Foundation Research Fund at OSI was established in honor of Izzy Martin, who raised nearly $300,000 for osteosarcoma research before her passing in 2022. Today, her family continues to carry forward Izzy’s wish that one day no child will have to endure this disease.
$860,000+ directed to research
as of April 2026
Research supported
OSI-funded studies
Seth Pollack, Northwestern University
Defying Osteosarcoma TeamLab, Break Through Cancer
Miles of Hope Fund
Ingrid and David Hartz established the Miles of Hope Fund at OSI in 2022 in honor of their son, Miles, who passed away from osteosarcoma on June 25, 2023, at age 17 after a five-year battle with the disease. Through their fund, the Hartz family is helping advance promising osteosarcoma research in Miles’ memory.
$730,000+ directed to research
as of April 2026
Research supported
Richard Gorlick, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Poul Sorensen, University of British Columbia
Isidro Cortes Ciriano, EMBL
Sid and Karen Sijbrandij
In 2024, Sid and Karen Sijbrandij established their family fund at OSI to support a promising osteosarcoma research study led by Dr. Seth Pollack.
$250,000 directed to research
as of April 2026
Research supported
Defying Osteosarcoma TeamLab, Break Through Cancer
The Scott Shockley Foundation
Founded in memory of Scott Shockley, who passed away from osteosarcoma in July 2013, the Scott Shockley Foundation continues to honor his legacy through support of osteosarcoma research. Through their fund, the Shockley family is helping advance promising new treatment approaches for patients facing this disease.
$51,000+ directed to research
as of April 2026
Research supported
Jason Yustein, Emory University
Robin Parihar, Baylor College of Medicine
Team Lydia Osteosarcoma Science Fund
Jessica and Steve Alwan created the Team Lydia Osteosarcoma Science Fund at OSI in 2022 to advance osteosarcoma research in honor of their daughter, Lydia, who was diagnosed in 2019. Now more than three years cancer-free, Lydia’s journey continues to inspire support for promising new research.
$245,000+ directed to research
as of April 2026
Research supported
Poul Sorensen, University of British Columbia
Lizzy’s Osteosarcoma Science Fund
Established in 2020 in honor of Lizzy Wampler, Lizzy’s Osteosarcoma Science Fund continues to support research in her memory. Through their fund, Lizzy’s family is helping advance both OSI’s broader research efforts and promising investigator-led studies.
$175,000+ directed to research
as of April 2026
Research supported
OSI-funded studies
Brian Crompton, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Fabulous Faith’s Foundation
Founded in memory of 10-year-old Faith Rose Lautzenheiser, who passed away after a 10-month battle with osteosarcoma, Fabulous Faith’s Foundation generously supported osteosarcoma research in her honor. The foundation helped support three osteosarcoma research projects, including one named for Faith, the inspiration behind its work.
$75,000 directed to research
legacy fund
Research supported
Katherine Janeway, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Alejandro Sweet-Cordero, UCSF
Robin Parihar, Baylor College of Medicine