About the Foundation
Built by a patient, for the patients. We are here to supply the fleet so every fighter has the resources to reach the destination.
The Founder's Code: "Overtime"
Our founder, known to the community as "Q," is currently living in the "Overtime." Having surpassed the life expectancy of the generations before him, Q realized that the greatest battle in the infusion chair isn't just biological—it's logistical.
As a professional speaker and a veteran of the "fighting chair," Q built this foundation on a no-fluff philosophy: The system handles the medicine; the Quartermaster handles the life.
The Quartermaster Foundation is a Florida-based organization built by a patient, for the patients. We don't claim to understand what every patient goes through—but we understand the numbers. We understand what it means to choose between gas money for treatment and groceries for the week.
Read Q's Full Story"I'm not looking for pity; I'm looking to leave the sea smoother than I found it."
— Q
Our North Star
Our logo is a Compass Rose. Its points represent the navigation required to survive the storm.
The golden arc on the horizon represents "Giving Quarter"—the nautical act of showing mercy and providing relief to a crew in a desperate fight.
We are not here to find the cure; we are here to supply the fleet so that every fighter has the resources to reach the destination.
The Problem: Financial Toxicity
Even with the best medical insurance, cancer is a financial hurricane. Beyond the copays and deductibles lies a monthly "Shadow Budget" of roughly $500. These are the costs insurance ignores, yet they are the costs that decide whether a patient can stay in the fight.
Medical professionals call this "financial toxicity"—and studies show it directly impacts treatment outcomes. Patients who can't afford gas don't make appointments. Patients who can't eat properly don't tolerate chemotherapy. Patients worried about rent can't focus on recovery.
The Quartermaster Foundation exists to intercept this spiral before it begins.
Governance & Legacy
The Quartermaster Foundation, Inc. is a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation organized under Florida Statutes, Chapter 617. We are committed to achieving and maintaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service.
We are committed to radical transparency and a permanent legacy. Our bylaws ensure that the "Quartermaster Code" continues to serve the fleet long after the current crew has moved on.
Our Board of Directors oversees all operations to ensure that every dollar donated goes directly toward supporting cancer patients in active treatment.
Our Commitment
- No substantial part of our activities involves lobbying or political campaigns
- All net earnings support our charitable mission—no private benefit
- Conflict of Interest policy protects the integrity of all decisions
- Upon dissolution, all assets go to similar 501(c)(3) organizations
Join the Mission
Whether you need help or want to give it, you're part of the fleet now.