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Heartbreaking News
Due to a series of unfortunate circumstances, RTR4C will be dissolving its 501c3 non profit status and closing the doors effective December 31, 2019. We are heartbroken and devastated. All remaining funds will be donated to a like-minded local charity offering comfort and research to Fire Fighters throughout the country suffering from cancer and their families. I find it a perfect match with so many ties to the SFFD. My husband Mario Ballard, his father Slim Ballard, our son Matthew Ballard, past president Paul Chin, and two husbands of board members, Kelly (Nick) Sabella and Alicia (Matt) Barr are all San Francisco Fire Fighters.
https://www.sffcpf.org
Farewell from RTR4C
On behalf of my board, past and present, and as Founder and Executive Director of RTR4C, I thank the hundreds of volunteers and donors for making a difference in the lives of those spending hours, weeks, months and even years in chemotherapy centers. Together we have impacted over half a million patient visits per year through the USA and in San Salvador—all due to your support, time, love and dedication. Since our inception in 2011, RTR4C has collaborated with expert designers, volunteers, local vendors and sponsors to transform hospital and clinic chemotherapy treatment rooms into beautiful, tranquil environments where true healing is possible and spirits can be lifted. We continue to believe uplifting environments are inspirational, and hopeful, and help ease the anguish of cancer patients and their families.
Board Members
A special thank you to current board members: Erin Collier (President), Par Hanji (Vice President & Treasurer), Candace Urmann (Secretary), Hannah Mobarekeh, Lauren Anthony
Advisory Board/Past Board Members: Mario Ballard Sr., Paul Chin, Fiona Ma, Shoshana Ungerleider M.D., Celine Marquez M.D., Kevin Knopf M.D., Julie Chase
Next
I am available to consult on like-minded RTR4C projects and will keep our website, phone number and email active. I have been blessed with the support and kindness of so many extraordinary people. Thank you.
With my love and gratitude,
Nancy xo
Founder, RTR4C
nancyballard@me.com
415 518 1716
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Since our founding in May 2011, our transformed chemotherapy treatment facilities host over half a million patient visits per year in the United States and in El Salvador.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Rooms that Rock 4 Chemo mobilizes compassionate artists, designers, and volunteers to transform chemotherapy treatment facilities into vibrant, beautiful spaces that encourage healing and hope for all who are affected by cancer. We envision a world in which all who are touched by cancer — regardless of income, geography, background, or age — have access to inspiring and hopeful chemotherapy treatment facilities that support the healing process. Read more…
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Hospitals can be sad, difficult places and it is easy to forget they are also places of hope and healing. Your work reminds patients and their caregivers of this. The care and compassion you show for patients you have never known nor will ever know shows what a kind person you are. Thank you.
, patient / volunteer
We absolutely LOVE what you’ve done with the rooms!!! We love it and the patients I roomed in there this morning love it!!! We can’t express enough appreciation and gratitude for your work. Thank you, Thank you!!!
, Dr. Knopf's Office
I absolutely love the new color scheme. It’s soothing and the stencils are adorable. This makes it even better. Thanks!
, Daughter of a chemo patient
15 Years ago my Father went thru treatments and I remembered how sad I’d be visiting the units, Not only was my Dad Dying but it was a “Sad” Surroundings. I knew if I could do my little part to make it a little easier for the patients, I wanted to be a part of “Rocking the Rooms” It has fed my Soul and Heart!
, Volunteer, West Virginia
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