TCAPP is 13 years old and looking back on our timeline we have accomplished a lot in 13 years.
We’ve gone from a completely unknown non-profit to being recommended to pediatric pain patients from major hospitals around the country. We have created the first ever Pediatric Pain Camp, run the Boston Marathon, held Think Tanks for Physicians treating our children and lots of other events and programs. But, the most important work we do is to create a community of people who understand our children and what they go through 24/7/365. We listen, we comfort, we understand and we love “our children”. Welcome to the TCAPP Family!
2011
TCAPP is Formed
Five moms created the non-profit The Coalition Against Pediatric Pain to support children living in chronic pain.
2012
First Fundraiser
We held our first fundraiser raffling off a beautiful doll house that was refurbished, furnished and decorated by Carole Stepanek.
2013
Silent Auction
Christopher Bolter mesmerizes the audience with his mind reading skills.
2013
Self-defense Class for Disabled People
Personal Best Karate teaches a self-defense class for disabled people.
2013
First TCAPP Think Tank
TCAPP sponsors the first TCAPP Think Tank: physicians came together to share their expertise in children living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and chronic pain conditions.
2014
Send A Smile
Our Send A Smile program officially launched. We have sent more than 700 smiles to children and young adults living in chronic pain!
2015
Polar Plunge 2015!
Dr. Pradeep Chopra dips into the freezing cold water of Rhode Island on New Year’s Day, 2015, bringing a community together to support our efforts.
2015
Yard Sales
Never underestimate the power of Moms! We held yard sales to fund our programs and raised over $38,0000.
2015
The Boston Marathon
TCAPP makes it to the Boston Marathon! Tommy Perekslis qualifies for the Boston Marathon and runs for TCAPP.
2015
Pediatric Pain Camp
TCAPP holds its first Pediatric Pain Family Camp at the Center for Courageous Kids.
2017
Game Night
Our first game night ever! Checkers anyone?
2017
Duck Race
TCAPP joins the Pawcatuck River Duck Race to raise funds. Swim duckies swim!
2021
A Decade of TCAPP
TCAPP turns 10! We have been supporting children living with chronic pain and their families for a decade!
2023
TCAPP Merges with ROTKORSD, Inc.
Rock Out to Knock Out RSD, Inc. was dissolved and merged with TCAPP. Ashley Goodall, who was 13 when she founded ROTKORSD, becomes a board member of TCAPP.
2023
Young Adult Weekend
TCAPP holds our first ever Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Young Adult Retreat. HUGE thanks to our anonymous donor who made this possible. It was a life-changing event for everyone!
2024
8th Annual Summer Camp
TCAPP returns to The Center for Courageous Kids in July 2024 for our 8th annual Pediatric Pain Week.
