As Fred’s Footsteps marked 20 years of serving families facing pediatric illness, injury, and disability in 2025, we made a bold commitment to the future: investing $5 million into our community over five years to strengthen programs, expand support, and build the long-term sustainability of our mission.
Why Now?
For more than two decades, Fred’s Footsteps has stood beside families facing some of life’s most difficult moments. Today, those challenges are growing more complex – and the financial pressures families face are increasing at an alarming rate. Recent shifts in healthcare coverage, reductions in social supports, and the rising cost of living have made caring for a medically complex child financially overwhelming for the families we serve.
Families Are Facing Unprecedented Challenges
Two Transformational Funds
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The Founders Fund – Created to honor Fred’s legacy, the Founders Fund strengthens the long-term sustainability of Fred’s Footsteps, ensuring we remain a reliable source of support for families for generations to come.
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Footsteps into the Future Fund – Created to celebrate 20 years of impact, the Footsteps into the Future Fund invests directly in the families we will serve in the years ahead, helping us meet growing needs and expand our support when families need it most.
Thank you to our Supporters!
Bob Distanislao
CapTech
Steve & Carol Udvarhelyi
Matt & Lisa Gillin
Jack & Mary Grace Tighe
Bill Sasso
Rosemarie & Anne Morrisey-Greco
Bill Sautter
Christine & Brian Lobley
Fred & Teresa DiBona
Yvette & Robert Bright
Matt & Pam Webb
“Together, these investments ensure that Fred’s Footsteps remains a steady, reliable source of support for families facing unimaginable hardship.” – Sylvia DiBona, Board Chair
Step In & Join Us
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One-Time Gift: Make a significant impact with a single donation.
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Stock Transfers: Donate appreciated securities – a smart and tax-savvy method of giving.
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Multi-Year Commitment: Commit to supporting us over time to help sustain our mission and broaden our impact.
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Matching Gifts: Many employers offer to match charitable donations – check with your employer to potentially double your contribution.
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Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): Suggest a grant from your DAF for thoughtful and strategic giving.
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Support Fred’s Footsteps through a planned gift: By including us in your will, naming us as a beneficiary of your life insurance or retirement plan, or establishing a charitable gift annuity.
