The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation

Today, on Juneteenth, we honor the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas, which occurred two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. This day is a celebration of freedom for Black Americans. The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture references 6/19 as our country’s second Independence Day. At the Biller Family Foundation, we believe in the importance of equity and are committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work in social impact theatre, economic opportunity and supportive cancer care. Together, we can create a better world.  

Say hi to our newest team member! We’re so excited she’s here. Reka J. Robinson, PMP © has joined the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation as the Communications Manager. 𝐑𝐞𝐤𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, forged through an 18-year career as a radio personality, where she honed her skills in audience engagement and storytelling. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 seamlessly transitioned into a successful career in project management, where she earned her certification and demonstrated her expertise in navigating internal communications at The Children's Developmental Center. In that role, Reka managed/worked closely with the marketing and communications teams on annual reports, newsletters and social media.⁣ ⁣ 𝐑𝐞𝐤𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 to craft and implement strategic initiatives that amplify a mission’s reach and impact. Her multifaceted skill set uniquely positions her to develop compelling narratives and effective communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.⁣ ⁣ 𝘙𝘦𝘬𝘢 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩. She hosts, speaks, and produces podcasts, videos, and social media content that reach and inspire thousands of followers and listeners. She has been featured as a guest host and keynote speaker on various TV channels, universities, conferences, and organizations.⁣ ⁣ 𝐀 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 University’s School of Communications with a B.A. in TV Production, Reka is also deeply committed to her community. She has two dogs and loves giving back, especially through educational initiatives. You can often find her on stages, empowering women to discover and 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴. Welcome, Reka! 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.𝘰𝘳𝘨/𝘰𝘶𝘳-𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮/

This National Cancer Survivors Month and every day, we honor the incredible strength and resilience of cancer survivors. Your journeys and stories are a testament to hope, perseverance, and strength. 🌟 ⁣ This month is also an opportunity to renew support for those still on their journey. W𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 programs, which integrate physical and emotional health, as well as economic and environmental factors, with clinical care. ⁣ Early, equitable access to 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 not only reduces costs but also improves outcomes and enhances the quality of life for patients and their families. 𝘞𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴. ⁣ To learn more about our work and the importance of 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gSYCVh9 #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth #SupportiveCancerCare #SupportiveCare #CancerTreatment #HopeAndPerseverance 

Our CEO Audrey Haberman is out and about-- attending the Grantmakers In Health conference. Yes! WE do believe that Health equity and Healthcare is a civil right.

It is our pleasure and we're thrilled that our CEO, Audrey Haberman, is attending this year's Grantmakers In Health Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy! #GIHAC

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, starting from diagnosis and continuing through treatment, improves outcomes, quality of life for people with cancer, their caregivers, and reduces costs. Our CEO Audrey Haberman and Kamera Museau, Project Manager for our Supportive Care Initiative, share in the Grantmakers In Health’s newsletter about why cross-sector collaboration is essential to expanding equitable access to integrated, whole-person supportive cancer care for everyone. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 with cancer, employers, insurers, pharmaceutical companies, cancer care providers, policymakers, and advocacy groups to understand how we can best amplify the work that is underway, where we can make the biggest impact, and the best next steps for collective action. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 by clicking the newsletter below:

We’re excited to announce the launch of our annual Social Impact Theatre grant program! In addition to production specific support, we are including additional questions to be able to award change capital grants. Initial applications will be accepted through Friday, June 7, 2024. Learn more about our grant cycle, including eligibility requirements and an optional webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gzswWQiU 

We are excited about our CEO Audrey Haberman's participation in this important group as we work with partners around the country to create more equitable access to whole-person supportive cancer care.

Congratulations to Kim M. Nolte, CEO of Migrant Clinicians Network, on this much deserved recognition! They do invaluable work to create practical solutions at the intersection of vulnerability, migration, and health. We're thrilled to support their work and impact in addressing health inequities.

Feelings of social isolation are all too common among people living with cancer. This is another reason why supportive cancer programs are essential: designed to meet the needs of the whole person and resulting in better outcomes and higher quality of life. Supportive care recognizes the value of patient navigation, support groups, and strengthening connections with family, friends, caregivers and other social networks.