The Foundation

The AnnFrances Tropea Foundation honours the memory of a courageous young woman who fought bravely to fight this deadly cancer.

Sarcoma is a malignant tumour that develops in the bone or in soft tissues such as fat, muscles, nerves, fibrous tissues or deep skin tissues. Osteosarcoma is a form of bone cancer that is prevalent in teenagers and young adults. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in children.

The Tropea family lost their beloved daughter, AnnFrances Tropea to osteosarcoma on June 28, 2018. The AnnFrances Tropea Foundation was set up to honour AnnFrances’ memory.

The goals of the AnnFrances Tropea Foundation are to provide support and care for children and young adolescents who need assistance.

• to coordinate health care for children and young adults who are afflicted with osteosarcoma and related cancers;
• to provide support, resource and research forums for families with members afflicted with osteosarcoma and related cancers;
• to bring awareness of osteosarcoma and related cancers to all Canadians;