Susan Giusto founded the Friends of Cathryn or “FRoC” Foundation in 2010. The name was chosen to honor the friends who helped the Giusto family while Cathryn was in treatment from late 2008-2009; the meals, prayers, playdates, hospital visits, moral and emotional support were lifesaving during a very difficult time.  Since then, Cathryn has become an integral part of the Foundation and it’s work. Speaking at cancer fundraising events, Cathryn has shared her journey and spoken of the importance of philanthropy supporting children’s cancer research.

The primary mission of the FRoC Foundation is to raise funds to develop less toxic and more targeted treatments for Neuroblastoma, an aggressive solid tumor pediatric cancer. Secondarily, but no less important, is our mission to support the families and caregivers of those children diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. Like all serious children’s illnesses, a childhood cancer diagnosis impacts the entire family, not just the child fighting the disease.  We love the “Friends” who inspired us at the start of this adventure and those who donate their time and resources to improve the outcome and lives of those families affected by this form of pediatric/children’s cancer.