It's all about the kids!
Over 40 years of helping families navigate cancer.
Since Cindy Brinker Simmons founded Wipe Out Kids' Cancer (WOKC) in 1980, we've been working relentlessly for a day when cancer is no longer a threat to ANY child. WOKC recognizes the suffering associated with any childhood disease. Our focus is on winning the battle against the disease that claims the most lives of children… cancer! WOKC creates trusted partnerships, has a dedicated executive team and board, and funds novel research devoted to eradicating childhood cancer and to increasing survival rates. As importantly, WOKC provides hope and emotional support to the courageous children and families it serves.
Cindy Brinker Simmons
Founder
"My life was touched by the loss of my mother to cancer when I was 12, so I made it my mission to do whatever I could to serve others and to provide hope for those facing this disease. WOKC is focused on helping unlock the mysteries of pediatric cancer and encouraging our valiant young heroes and their amazing families every step of the journey.
Onward we go!"
Our Team.
WOKC Staff.
Kris Cumnock
Chief Executive Officer
Ann Whaley
Director of Development
Caroline Wolfe
Marketing Manager
WOKC Leadership.
Cindy Brinker Simmons
Founder
Board of Directors
G. Shane Lashley
Interim Chair
Scientific Medical Research Chair
Cindy Brinker Simmons
Vice Chair
Karee H. Sampson
Secretary
Fundraising Chair
Tim Schutze
Treasurer
Fran Wittenberg Cashen
John Dankovchik, ex officio
Maurice Efune
Proshad Efune, M.D.
Blake Estess
Adam Lacerte
Joanne Slicker Mulcahy
Stefan Noe, ex officio
Claude Prestidge, M.D.
Brisa Renteria
Christopher Rich
Susan Sanford
Clint Sumrow, ex officio
Krista D. Tacey, PhD
Tom White
Laura Worsham
Founder's Forum
Katy and Lawrence Bock
Holly and Doug Brooks
Anne and Kyle Crews
Mary V. Dowling
Cindy M. and Charles L. Gummer
Barbara and Stan Levenson
Betty A. Lovell
Ellen and John McStay
Anne and Norm Miller
Carole and Scott Murray
Denise and Ray Nixon
Mary and Mike Poss
Pat and Pete Schenkel
Gretchen and George Seay
Paula and Bob Strasser
Lynn and Jim Stroud