Our Story
In 2002, we began with a simple but powerful goal: to help children battling cancer and support the families who walk beside them. What started as a local effort has grown into a nationwide movement — one fueled by the heart and generosity of real estate professionals who want their work to mean more.
We are a community of compassionate Realtors united by one mission: to bring hope and healing to children facing the fight of their lives. Every time one of our partner agents closes a home, a portion of their commission is donated to support children with cancer — funding treatment assistance, emotional support programs, research, and direct help for families in crisis.
Cancer doesn’t just affect the child — it affects parents, siblings, and entire communities. That’s why we collaborate closely with hospitals, nonprofits, and families to ensure every dollar makes the greatest possible impact where it’s needed most.
Our network continues to grow, connecting agents from across the country who believe that giving back should be part of doing business. When you work with a Realtor in our program, you’re not just buying or selling a home — you’re helping a child access the care and support they need to survive, thrive, and dream big again.
A Message From Our Executive Director
On behalf of our entire team at The CARE Foundation, I want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has supported our mission to help children fighting cancer. Your compassion, generosity, and belief in what we do continue to inspire us every day.
Because of your support, we’ve been able to provide critical financial assistance, emotional encouragement, and meaningful moments of joy to children and their families during the most challenging times of their lives. Whether you made a donation, became a corporate sponsor, or shared our mission with your network, you’ve made a real difference.
As a nonprofit rooted in the real estate community, it’s especially meaningful to see so many Realtors stepping up — giving back a portion of their commissions and using their platform to uplift others. You’re showing the world that business and heart can go hand in hand, and that when communities come together, healing happens.
Your involvement helps fund treatment-related travel, emergency support, family housing, and fun-filled experiences for children who deserve to feel like kids again. You are helping restore hope to families who often feel overwhelmed, and for that, we are endlessly grateful.
Thank you for being a vital part of this mission. We are honored to walk alongside you in the fight against childhood cancer — and we look forward to continuing this work, together.
With gratitude and hope,
Nick Thiele
Nick Thiele
Founder, Executive Director
