Name: Chrisie Funari
Facebook: @ArizonaCancerFoundationforChildren
Instagram: @azcancerfoundation
Website: www.AZCancerFoundation.org
Age: 43
Title: President of Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children
Married/Single: Single
Kids: Eli (15) and Eve (9)
City you live in: Scottsdale
A typical day in my life includes… Getting my kids off to school, spending my day at work at Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children helping children with cancer and their families, then home for dinner with my family followed by a walk around the neighborhood with our dog, Penny.
I was born… in Minnesota
My favorite thing about Arizona… The weather and the wonderful people
My family… means the world to me and is extremely supportive of the foundation
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be… Ava, my daughter that passed away
One thing I cannot live without…Diet Coke
When I was younger, I wanted to be…an entrepreuner like my parents
I’m inspired by… People who give back to our community
If I could change anything in the world, it would be… That children never get cancer
My first job was… in advertising sales at a local magazine
Always… try your best
Favorite Quote… “ You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” —Oprah
Bio-on yourself/company: Chrisie Funari is the President and Founder of the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, a local non-profit whose mission is to provide social, emotional and financial support to families who are managing the health and well-being of a loved one with pediatric cancer. An Arizona State University graduate with a degree in Marketing, Funari always knew she wanted to have her own business, but it wasn’t until she lost her daughter Ava to cancer that she found herself with the passion to start a nonprofit. In 2014, Funari’s personal experience inspired her to launch Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children which offers everything from navigating hospitals, providing financial assistance and other support needed by families. Funari enjoys spending time with her family, reading and traveling when she is not working on growing her organization and helping others.
To get involved with Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, visit www.azcancerfoundation.org.
