RTW
Surviving Stage IV Cancer: The Power of Patient Peer Navigators
RTW Foundation is proud to support Karen’s Club, a Community Health Grant partner helping patients of color navigate cancer care. After being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer that progressed to stage IV, founder Karen Peterson pursued a clinical trial that changed the course of her treatment. Her experience inspired her to help others understand their treatment options and access clinical research. Watch RTW Foundation President Stephanie Sirota’s conversation with Karen about her journey, clinical trial representation, and how Karen’s Club empowers patients to make informed decisions about their care.
01 Rare Disease
Supporting scientific initiatives to aid in the development of medicines for neglected rare diseases
There are over 10,000 rare diseases, yet less than 5% of them have effective treatments. We collaborate with research teams, families, and advocacy organizations from around the world to work towards treatment for these conditions.
02 Community Health
Building partnerships with local organizations to advance health equity in New York City
We are committed to supporting underserved communities. We build partnerships with community-based organizations to respond to the needs of our neighbors.
BioQuest STEM Mentoring Program
BioQuest is our STEM mentoring program designed to give middle and high school students opportunities to explore careers in science, biotechnology, and medicine. Click below to explore more about the program and the students from our inaugural year!
Our 2025 Annual Report
Take a look back at 2025 and the impact we made with our partners and collaborators. This year's report features compelling stories from our collaborators, our academic year of BioQuest, community initiatives to improve the health of underserved populations, and the impact of our Rare Disease Advisory Program.
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Our mission is to power community initiatives and scientific research to improve the health of underserved populations.
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