2009 Annual Report

Empowering ~ Educating
 Jane’s Story
Jane was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 57 years old. She
had no symptoms. No telltale signs suggested that this terrible disease was
invading her body. One day it was just “there”. She survived 15 short months,
dying in 1997 at the age of 58.
Jane was very aware of the devastating effects of ovarian cancer, having lost
both her mother and grandmother to the disease. Following her mother’s
death, she actively tried to find as much information as possible about ovarian
cancer.
Throughout her treatments, Jane said she wanted to find a way to help
other women “once I have this thing licked, so they don’t have to go through
this.” She didn’t know how, but she wanted to help point women in the right
direction for information and resources.
Though she was not able to fulfill her goal, it was because of her vision that
her family founded the Jane Cremer Foundation.

Jane Cremer

Our Mission is to educate and

empower women to be proactive in the
prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
cancer.

How do we do this?
Gather experts that specialize in the
field of women’s cancer to present the
latest information to women at no cost
throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

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 Message from the Chairman
There is one thing that captured my attention in 2009 as it resonated through every facet of
the Jane Cremer Foundation—teamwork.
Every day I continue to be impressed and humbled by the volunteers, partners, staff, grantors
and donors whose individual contributions come together to make a difference in the lives of
the women we serve. Without the dedication of all, the following couldn’t have been possible:
• Our free cancer awareness and education programs reached 1,000 women—a 43%
increase in attendance over 2008. I attribute much of this to the program committees
who understand that to stay successful and reach more women we need to change, adapt
and innovate. They responded with a focus on enjoyment in addition to education. This
resulted in more programs, more attendees and increased satisfaction from attendees.
• Our ongoing objective is to spend the largest percentage of the funds we receive on our
programs and the least amount on administration. Due to the generosity from volunteers
and financial contributors we are able to achieve this.
• The generosity of all that contributed to us this past year is extremely gratifying. It
is a true testament of their confidence in us, especially in this hard economic time.
Without our partners, we wouldn’t be able to continue our programs at no cost.
• Our volunteers gave 2,204 hours of their time this past year to help us conduct our Darryl Cremer
programs and run our business. This phenomenal contribution is what allows us to
spend 89% of every dollar we receive on our programs.

As I said earlier, the one thing that resonated through every single element of the Foundation
in 2009 was teamwork. On behalf of all of us on the Jane Cremer Foundation team, thank you “I will…”
for a wonderful year. Throughout this report you will see
quotes from attendees when asked,
“What will you do as a result of this
program?” We hope it helps you
understand the positive impact of
Darryl Cremer, our programs.
Chairman, Executive Director

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Engaging 1,000 Women in 2009
With six cancer awareness and
education programs and three follow-
up population based sessions, the
Foundation reached 1,000 women. Our
program topics ranged from the latest
medical screenings and population
based cancer risks to the importance of
family history and the social and family
impact cancer can bring.
While program information can be a
great deal to take in, we continued
to focus on making the programs
more “user friendly” by getting the
audience involved and having fun.
Many of the photos capture this
powerful blend. At each program
there was more engagement among
attendees and between attendees
and key note speakers. It was easy to
see these interactions led to a greater
understanding of the program topics.
The following is a brief summary of each
program:
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Sharing our Story,
Caring for Our Health
In March, Dr. Julie Bryson, Psycho-
oncologist with Aurora Health Care and
Rev. Olen Arrington Jr., cancer survivor
and Pastor of Second Baptist Church,
addressed African-American women in
Kenosha on sharing cancer stories with
friends and family and the significant help
and support this provides along the way.
Attendees were emotionally touched as
Rev. Arrington shared his personal cancer
story.
Living with Enthusiasm
In April, Mary Marcdante, author and
inspirational speaker from Del Mar,
California, captivated the women attending
the Racine community program. Mary’s
message focused on the significant role a
positive outlook has and the importance of
embracing the joy of life in battling major
health issues. Her presentation had the
audience laughing, clapping and dancing.
Equally important, her message gave
everyone a better perspective on the need
to be a “partner” to those going through
the cancer journey.
Lo que no sabes,de tu
salud te puede danar.
Cuida tu Salud
In May, Dr. David Munoz, of the Lakeshore
Medical Clinic, addressed the Racine
Hispanic community on the importance
of annual exams, regular screenings for
Hispanic population based cancer risks
and the significance of taking charge
of your personal healthcare. A Health
Education Fair provided information on
the community resources available. This
program, like all programs we conduct for
the Hispanic community, was presented
entirely in Spanish.
“I will take better care of
myself, for me and for
my family.”

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Beyond the regular program
schedule, the Foundation continues to
bring cancer education and awareness
to a broader audience of women through
our website, janecremerfoundation.
org. The website is a great resource for
upcoming events, information on our
organization, cancer education and
support resources.
Locally the Foundation was actively
involved in Juneteenth Days in both
Racine and Kenosha as well as the
Martin Luther King celebrations in both
cities.
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Mujer Amate,Ama tu
Familia,Cuida tu Salud
In June, Dr. Milo Miloslavic, United
Hospital, addressed the Kenosha Hispanic
community on their population-based
cancer risks and the key steps they can
take to better manage their personal
healthcare. Dr. Miloslavic addressed the
importance of regular annual exams and
the necessary screenings for Hispanic
women.
Embracing Circles of
Care
In October, Sara Svendsen, a genetic
counselor with the Clinical Cancer Center
at Froetdert & the Medical College of
Wisconsin, and Lesia Hill-Driver, Director
of the John Bryant Community Center,
addressed African American women in
Racine on the role family history has in
managing your personal health care and
how family can help to understand the
feelings and challenges experienced by
those affected by cancer.
Mujer Amate, Ama tu
Familia, Cuida tu Salud
In November, Dr. Martha Arroyo, Aurora
Health Care, and Dr. Milo Miloslavic,
United Hospital, were keynote speakers at
a second program for Hispanic women in
Kenosha. Dr. Arroyo provided the latest
information on breast cancer risks and
screening techniques for this population.
Dr. Miloslavic addressed cervical cancer
and the role of the HPV vaccine in reducing
and fighting cervical cancer.
In partnership with the Kenosha Community
Health Center, three follow up sessions provided
information on areas from the main program
including breast cancer, cervical cancer and the
role of healthy foods to reduce cancer risks.
2010 Programs
Empowering African-American Women: Empowering African-American Women:
New Health Screening Guidelines What do we do Now?
What every woman needs to know about breast Discussion of the roadblocks faced in the
and cervical cancer screenings treatment of cancer–insurance, prescriptions,
Speaker: Bonnie Anderson, Breast Cancer Survivor finances and other issues
and Community Advocate Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010 Racine Masonic Center
Gateway Technical College 1012 Main Street
Madrigrano Auditorium Racine, Wisconsin
3320 30th Avenue 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Kenosha, Wisconsin
5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Empowering Hispanic Women: Mujer
Amate tu Familia, Cuida tu Salud
Annual Community-wide Program Nutrition and its impact on cancer prevention and
I’m Turning into My Mother the need for women to understand breast cancer “I will educate my employees
The importance of genetics and family history and in the Hispanic community on regular health screenings
how it relates to cancer prevention and treatment Saturday, October 30, 2010
Speaker: Andrea Guszkowski, Genetic Counselor, Gateway Technical College and preventative health
Aurora Sinai, Milwaukee Madrigrano Auditorium
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 3320 30th Avenue
techniques.”
Roma Lodge Kenosha, Wisconsin
7130 Spring Street
Racine, Wisconsin Other program committees are making plans for
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. their programs. Registration and details are posted
to the website at janecremerfoundation.org.
Empowering Hispanic Women:
Ama A Su Familia-Alimente SuFutura
(Loving Your Family-Feeding Their Future) : The
impact of diet, nutrition and exercise on cancer
Speaker: Fabiola Diaz, Nutrition Educator,
UW Extension
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Cristo Rey Parish, Racine
800 Wisconsin Avenue
Racine, Wisconsin
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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2009 Financial Information
Where we get our funds
How we use our funds
Grants
69% Administrative
7%
Fundraising
4%

Individuals
Corporate 22%
9% Program
89% Hispanic
28%

Contributions
Raising money is a challenge for all nonprofit
organizations. As the economic climate gets
more challenging, the more difficult it is to
find the dollars we need. We are fortunate
to get support from many businesses and
individuals throughout our area, but our
major source of funds is grants. Fund
development is a major area of need for us
and one in which we will continue to focus.
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Expenses
As a volunteer-driven organization, with only
two part-time paid staff, we keep administrative
and fundraising activity costs low while utilizing
the highest possible amount on programs.
The HealthReach newsletter, a component of
administrative costs, is an important tool we
use to reach our attendees and contributors.
In 2009, 89% of funds were used for programs.
This percentage, which is normal for us, is well
above other organizations.
Communitywide
37%
African American
35%
Expenses by population-based
target
The focus of the Jane Cremer Foundation is
to develop programs that meet the needs of
the people we serve and to make every person
who attends our programs to feel important
regardless of economic or social status. This
chart shows how we spent our dollars to reach
key populations within our communities.
Many Partners
The success of the Jane Cremer Foundation
is dependent on the generous support of its
partners and friends.
Collaborative Partners
The foundation works in tandem with its
partners to bring cancer education and
leading-edge information to its audiences.
They provide advice, resources and both
financial and in-kind contributions to support
the Foundation’s mission.
In 2009, the Foundation collaborated with the
following regional and local organizations:
ABCD, Inc.
American Cancer Society
Aurora Health Care
Froedtert Hospital
Gateway Technical College
Health Care Network
Kenosha Community Health Care
Kenosha County Health Department
Lakeshore Medical Clinic of Kenosha
Medical College of Wisconsin
Racine and Kenosha churches
Susan G. Komen For the Cure
United Hospital of Kenosha
Wisconsin Well Woman
Wheaton-Franciscan Health Care–All Saints
University of Wisconsin
Grant Support Volunteer Support
The Foundation was fortunate to have A dedicated group of volunteers assist with
received numerous grants throughout the year, the planning and the execution of programs
allowing us to continue our goal of offering free
programs.
throughout the year. They share their time,
ideas and energy in providing a pleasant
Grantors for 2009 include: and comfortable venue for women to come
together to learn and grow.
Arnold & Joyce Krenzke Fund
Without their help, the Foundation would
Col. L.C. Christensen Fund not be able to continue to reach more
J. Vernon and Elmyra K. Steinle women each year in the fight against cancer.
Foundation
Kloss Charitable Trust “I will have annual
Racine Community Foundation
Susan B. Anthony Committee­­
mammograms and pap
WE Energies smears.”
Individual and Corporate
Support
Individual and corporate donors make
a difference when they respond to the
Foundation’s annual fund appeal, attend a
fundraising event or choose the Jane Cremer
Foundation during the year as their charity
of choice. All donations, large and small, are
greatly appreciated and used to further the
mission of the Foundation.
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 Continuing our Mission
Each day the needs of women change,
healthcare research advances, and
government policies are put into place. To
stay apprised and ahead of these changes so
that we may respond in a way that helps more
women prevent or identify early warning signs
of cancer, we will move forward with these key
objectives:
• Ensure sustainability of the
Foundation through the development
of financial and organizational roles
and guidelines.
• Continue to identify and pursue
fundraising activities to support
our financial budget so that we can
continue to offer high quality programs
at no charge to attendees.
• Maintain program flexibility to ensure
our programs respond to social and
economic trends, offer insight on
the latest medical research, and
reach women of all ethnicities in
southeastern Wisconsin.
• Maintain a strong and strategic Board
“I will find more ways to of Directors from varying professional
be supportive of my family backgrounds and ethnicities, with
a premier representation from the
and friends.” healthcare industry.

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Our Board
Alfred John Capelli M.D., S.M.—President, Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha
Kristin Chapman—Director of Legal Affairs, Uline, Inc.
Darryl B. Cremer—Chairman and Founder of the Jane Cremer Foundation, Inc.
Diane Donnelly—Senior Program Specialist and Assistant to the Chancellor, University
of Wisconsin–Parkside
Terrie Garcia, RN—Project Coordinator, Project BEYOND, Marquette University College
of Nursing
Marlene H. Haigh—President, Project Management Associates
Jerry M. Hardacre, M.D.—Chairman, Department of Surgery, Vice Chief of Staff,
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, All Saints
Zina Haywood—Executive Vice President/Provost Academic & Campus Affairs,
Gateway Technical College
Michele A. Randall—Senior Investment Consultant, Robert W. Baird & Company
Susan Rizzo—Manager of Community Relations, United Hospital System, Inc.
Christine M. Rogan—Founding Member of the Jane Cremer Foundation, Inc.
Joan Wilk, RN, PhD.—Retired-Director Masters Program, UWM, School of Nursing
Carrie Wilks—Client Marketing Officer, Johnson Financial Group

How you can help:

If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation, you can do so from the
website at janecremerfoundation.org or contact us by phone or mail.

Jane Cremer Foundation, Inc.

1127 N. Sunnyslope Drive #204
Racine, WI 53406-6339
262-884-4827
jcf@janecremerfoundation.org

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