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Our History

An image of Angel Foundation's™ first printed newsletter in 2001. Angel Foundation's™ first printed newsletter from 2001, before our name change

From the Beginning

Founded in 2001 under the name "Minnesota Oncology Hematology Foundation," we began by providing immediate financial relief to cancer patients for basic, nonmedical expenses. Since then, we have changed our name to Angel Foundation™ and expanded our services to include education and social events for families impacted by cancer, resource navigation, financial guidance, therapeutic kits to help kids understand cancer, peer-to-peer support, and more.
Angel Foundation’s™ founders, Mark and Margie, pose in front of Angel wings at an annual fundraiser. Meet Mark & Margie

Our Founders

Mark and Margie Sborov met in high school through their friend, Jim, who died of leukemia at 16. Jim's death profoundly affected them both, leading Mark to become an Oncologist and Margie a Patient Navigator. In 2001, they founded Angel Foundation™ to help cancer patients with immediate nonmedical expenses. Since then, Angel Foundation™ has provided over $15 million in direct financial assistance and served 58,000 cancer patients.

Our Mission

Angel Foundation™ offers relief to adults with cancer and their loved ones through financial assistance, education, and emotional support.

The Lives We Touch

A woman and her daughter smile at the camera.
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Words cannot express how much that Emergency Financial Assistance grant made a difference in my life. I had already fallen behind on a couple of bills, causing me to feel stressed. Your grant took away the stress and gave me peace knowing that I was able to drastically lower the amounts I owed. Thank you for being there just when I needed you most.

– Emergency Financial Assistance Recipient

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A mom and a daughter share a sweet glance.
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I am truly grateful that Angel Foundation™ exists to provide financial support for people suffering from cancer. You make a tremendous difference and have made me feel that I am not alone. Thank you so much for your support!

– Emergency Financial Assistance Recipient

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An older couple looking wistfully out a window.
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Thank you so much for your help. It eased our stress to have rent covered for a month and be able to buy groceries. We really appreciate Angel Foundation™ and all you are doing to help people with cancer.

– Emergency Financial Assistance Recipient

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A couple smiles against a leafy background.
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I want you to know how much I appreciate your help, sympathy, and support as I navigate my cancer journey. Angel Foundation™ and the Emergency Financial Assistance Program are so appreciated. I am grateful for the support you have given me.

– Emergency Financial Assistance Recipient

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Our Programs

Smiling family of five in a sunny park.

Addresses immediate financial concerns for patients in active treatment.

Emergency Financial Assistance

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Cancer patient and her daughter hugging on a couch.

Offers pro bono financial guidance for cancer patients and their families.

Financial Cancer Care

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Provides social and educational programs to families impacted by cancer.

Adult & Family Programs

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Offer age-appropriate and therapeutic kits for kids who have a loved one with cancer.

Angel Packs™

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