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Connecticut Boys Raise Thousands for Pediatric Cancer Research
Young sports card collectors donate 50% of profits to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:26am
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A donation from young sports enthusiasts sheds light on their compassion for pediatric cancer patients.New Haven TodayJonah Bomback, Peter Klopfer, and Asher Vengrow, three young sports card enthusiasts from Connecticut, have pledged to donate 50% of their trading card profits to pediatric cancer research. The trio recently presented Yale New Haven Children's Hospital with a check for nearly $8,000, which the hospital said will go towards providing proper and comforting care for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Why it matters
The boys' selfless act of donating a significant portion of their hobby earnings to support pediatric cancer research and care highlights the power of young people to make a meaningful impact in their communities, even at a relatively young age. Their story serves as an inspiring example of how a passion project can be leveraged to support important causes.
The details
Bomback, Klopfer, and Vengrow have built a successful sports trading card business, carefully budgeting their spending and trading to maximize profits. Rather than keeping all the earnings for themselves, the trio decided to pledge 50% of their profits to pediatric cancer research, a cause close to their hearts as each has been affected by the disease in their personal lives.
- On Tuesday, April 8, 2026, Klopfer and Bomback presented Yale New Haven Children's Hospital with a check for $7,961.
The players
Jonah Bomback
One of the three young sports card collectors who founded Cardz Against Cancer and donated thousands to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.
Peter Klopfer
One of the three young sports card collectors who founded Cardz Against Cancer and donated thousands to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.
Asher Vengrow
One of the three young sports card collectors who founded Cardz Against Cancer and donated thousands to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.
Beth Hainz
Senior Vice President at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, who praised the boys' generosity and compassion.
What they’re saying
“We are so lucky to, not only be healthy, but be able to chase after the hobby that we love and be able to do it with our friends. Knowing that there are kids out there that don't get that opportunity, not only to focus on what they love, but just to live a normal life. That is something that, when we came together, we wanted to make an impact.”
— Peter Klopfer, Young Sports Card Collector
“A lot of people think about cancer as just a horrible thing that could happen in the future. But, when it happens to you personally or someone you know and love, it is something that can motivate you to do more good.”
— Peter Klopfer, Young Sports Card Collector
“Their character, they are just incredibly generous and compassionate and empathetic. It is really inspiring for me to see that in a younger generation.”
— Beth Hainz, Senior Vice President, Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
What’s next
The boys plan to continue donating 50% of their sports card business earnings to pediatric cancer research and care through their Cardz Against Cancer initiative, with the goal of expanding their efforts beyond Connecticut.
The takeaway
The story of these young sports card enthusiasts using their hobby to raise thousands for pediatric cancer research demonstrates the power of passion projects to drive meaningful change, even at a young age. Their selfless act of donating half their profits to a cause close to their hearts serves as an inspiring example of how individuals can leverage their interests and skills to make a positive impact in their communities.
