In April of 2006, the Comunale Cancer Foundation was founded in Akron, Ohio by the Comunale family and friends to honor the memory of Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. who fought a courageous battle against cancer. A year later, his aunt, Amy Comunale Klein was diagnosed with cancer. In August 2011, Stephen’s loving mother passed away after a brave fight with cancer. The Foundation lives in memory of Stephen, Amy and Jane.
Since the Foundation’s inception, we have directly impacted 35,000 individuals touched by cancer across Medina, Portage, Stark, and Summit, Ohio counties. By the end of 2025, the Foundation is projected to have distributed over FIVE MILLION DOLLARS in direct financial assistance and partner programing. Our goal is to assist as many individuals and families as possible in a small way. Putting a smile on someone’s face, even for just a few minutes, means we have achieved our goal.
