What happens when a small nonprofit and a major financial services firm come together around a shared purpose? The result can be a powerful model for innovation—and real, lasting impact for people facing one of life’s most difficult challenges.

A cancer diagnosis often brings a second crisis: financial instability. Rising treatment costs, lost income, transportation expenses, and everyday living costs can quickly overwhelm patients and their families. Yet the financial side of cancer is one of the most overlooked aspects of care.

In this inspiring main stage conversation, leaders from Angel Foundation and Ameriprise Financial will share how an unlikely partnership led to the creation of the Financial Cancer Care Program—an innovative model that connects patients with Certified Financial Planners® through educational workshops and personalized one-on-one guidance. Together, they help families navigate budgeting during treatment, protect savings and retirement plans, manage debt, and plan for financial recovery after cancer.

Attendees will hear the story behind the partnership, the leap of faith required to launch a new idea, and the lessons learned along the way. More importantly, they’ll discover how cross-sector collaboration can unlock new solutions to complex social challenges—and how this model can inspire organizations to build partnerships that deliver meaningful impact for the communities they serve.