Celebrating The Caroline Classic
As we celebrate the 15th and final Caroline Classic, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported this event over the years. Because of your generosity, the Caroline Classic raised over $1 million. Yes, $1 million invested directly into hope, research, and the future of pediatric cancer care.
Your loyalty, generosity, and commitment turned the Caroline Classic into far more than a golf outing. It became a tradition rooted in community, compassion, and the legacy of pediatric cancer patients just like Caroline.
Though this chapter closes, the impact you created continues to fuel research and empower young leaders through the work of our Teen Board. We look forward to your continued partnership as we embark on a new journey.
Teen Board In Session
With the Caroline Classic concluded, we’re excited to turn toward the future as our Teen Board begins a new year of leadership. After a thoughtful, energizing retreat, the Teen Board is officially back in session and ready to continue advancing our mission to raise crucial funds for cutting‑edge pediatric cancer research.
Their commitment to learning, service, and strategic philanthropy remains one of the most inspiring parts of our Endowment’s work.
Alumni News: Teen Board Leaders Making an Impact
Our Teen Board alumni continue to inspire us with the ways they carry their CSCCE experience into their academic and professional lives.
Lizzie Sturman: Lizzie shared that her time with the Caroline Symmes Endowment ignited a deep, lasting passion for pediatric cancer research. She now serves as a research assistant in Dr. Bruce Compas’s lab at Vanderbilt University, where she supports studies focused on stress and coping in pediatric cancer patients. This year, she began conducting cognitive assessments with young patients, work she describes as profoundly meaningful and directly shaped by her Teen Board experience.
Gabe Mervis: We are thrilled to celebrate Gabe’s acceptance to the IU School of Medicine as part of the early decision program. He will be a member of the Class of 2031, continuing his commitment to service and leadership in the health care field.
Honoring Isaac Mervis Celebrating 20 In Their Twenties
We are proud to celebrate Teen Board Director Isaac Mervis, recently recognized with a 20 in their Twenties honor from the Indiana Business Journal for his leadership and community impact. Isaac represents the very best of what youth leadership can become: thoughtful, driven, and committed to making a difference. His recognition is a powerful reflection of the values our Endowment strives to instill in each Teen Board Member. Congratulations Isaac!
Welcoming Will - Graduate Assistant, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
We are thrilled to welcome Will Pape, our new Graduate Assistant from the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Will brings experience in nonprofit work, donor stewardship, and youth leadership, and will support CSCCE across communications, Teen Board operations, and strategic initiatives. We’re grateful to have him join us as we continue expanding our mission and impact.
IU Kelley School of Business | Delta Sigma Pi Brotherhood Partnership
We would like to recognize students from the IU Kelley School of Business and members of Delta Sigma Pi who were honored for their philanthropic work raising over $40,000 for CSCCE over the last two years. We are grateful for this partnership and the dedication to service that mirrors the values of our Teen Board and our Endowment: leadership, generosity, and community impact. We’re proud to celebrate the next generation who are making philanthropy part of their lives. Read the full publication here.
