More organizations offering practical support to families
Request your hospital social worker to submit referrals and help you apply for the programs below.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Grants life-changing wishes and joyful experiences for children with critical illnesses.
Little Wish Foundation
Provides small, meaningful wishes to pediatric oncology patients to bring comfort and joy.
Be Positive Foundation (B+)
Offers financial assistance, emotional support, and community programs for families of children with cancer.
Grahamtastic Connection
Provides free laptops, tablets, and technology to help kids stay connected to school and friends during treatment.
Light Collective (PNW)
Hosts uplifting community experiences and emotional-wellness programs for childhood cancer families.
LIV Like a Unicorn
Provides financial grants, care packages, and supportive events for families facing pediatric cancer.
CoachArt
Offers free arts and sports lessons for kids with chronic illnesses to bring joy into treatment days.
Sam Day Foundation
Provides wellness programs, retreats, and community support for families navigating childhood and young adult cancers.
Camp Goodtimes
Offers free, medically supported summer camps, day programs, sibling events, and young-adult survivor gatherings so kids can connect, grow, and just be kids.
Footprints of Fight
Provides tangible support to pediatric cancer families, including gift cards and practical services such as yard work, house cleaning, carpet cleaning, and other daily living assistance.
Pinky Swear Foundation
Financial assistance to families of children with cancer to help cover non-medical expenses such as rent, utilities, transportation, and groceries.
Cancer Lifeline
Financial assistance and emotional support resources for individuals and families going through cancer treatment.
Blood Cancer United
Financial assistance grants, typically around $500 when applications are open, along with education, advocacy, and research support.
Seeds of Hope (See Ya Later Foundation)
Emotional support, remembrance programs, and financial assistance for families facing childhood cancer or loss.
Children With Hair Loss (CWHL)
Provides free human hair wigs to children and young adults experiencing hair loss due to medical treatment.
Icing Smiles
Free custom cakes for children with critical illnesses and medical conditions to help celebrate special moments.
National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS)
Financial assistance for travel, lodging, and treatment-related expenses, along with education and advocacy resources.
FAQs
Who can request support?
Parents, guardians, hospital staff, or close relatives of a child facing cancer.
Who do you support?
We serve children in treatment and survivorship, their parents and guardians, and siblings who deserve to feel seen too.
What kinds of support can you provide?
Comfort gifts (soft blankets, toys, art kits, sensory-friendly surprises), milestone magic (birthday boxes and treatment milestone celebrations), care for caregivers (meal kits, gas cards, and encouraging notes), and connections (resource referrals and supportive check-ins with our team).
Is there a cost for families?
No. All gifts and support services are provided free of charge thanks to donors and partners.
How quickly do you respond?
We aim to confirm requests within 3 business days and coordinate delivery as quickly as possible.