In conjunction with the Partners In Care Foundation, Brenda and Kieran launched the Fund in February 2001. They quickly built partnerships with local businesses and other organizations engaged in the battle.In early 2003, the Fund incorporated as a California nonprofit; later that year, it became a Federal 501(c)(3) nonprofit.Since its inception, Since Brenda founded it in 2001, the Fund has provided $271,000 in services for 406 young adults across 30 different states. It has committed to give another $25,000 in 2012.