Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance
Mission: To support children with cancer and their families through emotional care while advancing awareness and funding research toward a cure.
Population Served: Pediatric oncology patients and families in Northern California and the Bay Area receiving care at Kaiser Roseville, UC Davis Health, and Sutter Health.
Emotional Support: Peer support, mental health resources, and trauma-informed services, plus Hope Chests with comfort items for children and siblings starting treatment.
Contact:
916.784.6786
info@childcancer.org
https://childcancer.org
Oliver Patch Project
Mission: The Oliver Patch Project empowers children and teens facing life-changing medical journeys by bringing sunshine and strength through creativity.
Population Served: Based in Miami, FL, OPP serves children and families across all 50 U.S. states.
Emotional Support: Children and teens receive custom-designed patches that mark milestones and foster connection, hope, and resilience through a creative, engaging platform.
Contact:
hello@oliverpatchproject.org
https://www.oliverpatchproject.org
Miggy’s Project Foundation
Mission: Miggy’s Gift Foundation provides emotional support to pediatric cancer patients through personalized care packages and uplifting hospital visits.
Population Served: Children receiving treatment at Miami Cancer Institute, Holtz, Joe DiMaggio, and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Emotional Support: Patients receive custom baskets with toys, crafts, and comfort items, along with in-hospital visits featuring art activities and magic shows.
Contact:
305-812-1273
miggysgift@gmail.com
https://miggysgift.org
Mia’s Miracles Foundation
Mission: Mia’s Miracles provides small blessings with large impacts, offering hope and comfort to children and families facing challenging circumstances.
Population Served: Families in treatment at partner hospitals in Florida and Colombia, and families across the U.S. with a child in active treatment for brain cancer.
Emotional Programs: Mia’s Serenity Spaces offer peaceful retreats for caregivers; Helping Hands bags bring comfort to moms; Family Fun Events and Support Trays provide joy and encouragement during difficult times.
Contact:
888-820-9767
info@mias-miracles.org
https://mias-miracles.org
Sofia’s Hope
Mission: Sofia’s Hope raises awareness about childhood cancer’s long-term effects, supports families through patient programs, and funds pediatric cardio-oncology research.
Population Served: Children and families receiving care at hospitals across South Florida, from Miami-Dade to West Palm Beach.
Emotional Support: Programs include virtual tutoring, art therapy, camps, zoo visits, scholarships, and gift cards for essential needs—available to patients, survivors, and siblings ages 5 and up.
Contact:
(786) 730-4545
info@sofiashope.org
https://www.sofiashope.org
The B+ (BePositive) Foundation
Mission: The B+ Foundation is Kids Helping Kids Fight Cancer—raising funds to support families financially and emotionally, while advancing childhood cancer research.
Population Served: B+ Hero Program serves Children with cancer ages 0–21 in all 50 states.
Emotional Support: Through the B+ Hero Program and psychosocial initiatives, families receive personalized support alongside financial assistance during treatment.
Contact:
Family Assistance: Katie@BePositive.org 609.330.6775
https://www.bepositive.org
Candlelighters of Brevard
Mission: Candlelighters of Brevard provides emotional and financial support to local families facing childhood cancer, ensuring no parent must choose between care and survival.
Population Served: Children with cancer and their families in Brevard and Indian River counties, Florida.
Emotional Support: Programs include direct financial aid, family support services, and resources to ease emotional and logistical burdens during treatment.
Contact:
(321) 728-5600
jessica@candlelightersofbrevard.org
https://candlelightersofbrevard.org
Bear Necessities
Mission: Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation brings hope and support to families affected by pediatric cancer, working toward a world free of the disease.
Population Served: Children ages 0–19 in treatment for pediatric cancer who live in Illinois or are treated at Illinois hospitals.
Emotional Support: Families receive custom Bear Hugs, gifts or experiences designed to bring joy as well as free counseling sessions for patients and immediate family members.
Contact:
(312) 214-1200
office@bearnecessities.org
https://bearnecessities.org
Book of Hope Foundation
Mission: Book for Hope® raises awareness about childhood cancer, provides financial aid to families in treatment, and supports research to find a cure.
Population Served: Families with a child in active cancer treatment in Kentucky, Southern Illinois, and Northern Tennessee.
Emotional Support: Families receive comfort items like character wigs, blankets, and stuffed bears, plus financial help with housing, bills, repairs, meals, and more.
Contact:
(270) 519-6536
gaylonhayden@att.net
https://bookforhope.org
Kids Cancer Foundation
Mission: Kids Cancer Foundation provides hope, education, and critical support to children and families battling cancer, ensuring they never face the journey alone.
Population Served: Children and families residing in Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties, Florida.
Emotional Support: Services include patient navigation, counseling, school advocacy, enrichment programs, tutoring, support groups, family socials, and memory-making experiences.
Contact:
(561) 371-1298
michelle@kidscancersf.org
https://www.kidscancersf.org
CURE
Mission: CURE Childhood Cancer is committed to conquering childhood cancer through targeted research and comprehensive support for patients and their families.
Population Served: Families of children (newborn–21) treated for cancer in Georgia or residing in Georgia.
Emotional Support: CURE offers counseling through licensed therapists for patients, siblings, and caregivers, plus emergency financial assistance for urgent needs like housing, utilities, transportation, and medical costs.
Contact:
770-986-0035 | 800-443-CURE (2873)
karen@curechildhoodcancer.org
https://curechildhoodcancer.org
A Moment of Magic
Mission: A Moment of Magic improves the mental health and quality of life of vulnerable children through imaginative play, emotional support, and creative programming.
Population Served: Children ages 3–18 across all 50 states, served through 30+ college chapters and virtual programs.
Emotional Support: Programs include character visits, creative play, mental health sessions, family support resources, and AMoM Unlimited’s virtual storytimes, crafts, and mindfulness content.
Contact:
(914) 222-1301
info@amomentofmagic.org
https://www.amomentofmagic.org
NC4K Organization
Mission: NC4K mission is to assist kids fighting cancer so that No Kid Fights Cancer Alone.
Population Served: Families currently living in or receiving treatment in Ohio.
Emotional Programs: There are emotional requests which include zoo visits, dinners out, assistance with wigs, and fun activities.
Cancer Hope Network
Mission: Cancer Hope Network provides one-on-one peer mentorship to empower patients and caregivers with hope through shared experiences.
Population Served: Parents and guardians across the U.S. caring for a child with cancer, supported by trained peer mentors who’ve walked a similar path.
Emotional Support: Families are matched with peer mentors other parents at least one year post-treatment offering understanding, guidance, and hope.
Contact:
877-HOPENET (877-467-3638)
kjenkins@cancerhopenetwork.org
https://cancerhopenetwork.org
Jacob’s Heart
Mission: Jacob’s Heart is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with cancer while providing compassionate support to their families.
Population Served: Families of children under 21 diagnosed with cancer in Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties.
Emotional Support: Services include emotional care, practical assistance, and community programs tailored to support families through every stage of the cancer journey.
Michael and Mom Talk Cancer
Mission: Michael and Mom Talk Cancer empowers families affected by cancer to find strength, hope, and healing through storytelling, support groups, and community connection.
Population Served: Patients, survivors (especially AYAs), and caregivers are supported virtually through podcasts and chat-based or live online support groups.
Emotional Support: Offers 24/7 chat groups via Cancer Buddy, weekly live support sessions on Discord, and an inspiring podcast that shares real stories of resilience.
Contact:
ashleeproutycramer@gmail.com
Instagram: @michaelreidcramer
Instagram: @ashlee_cramer
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Can-Can and the Adventure of Mìng Island
Mission: Can-Can and the Adventure on Mìng Island helps children and families understand the cancer journey through an uplifting, inclusive story that reduces stigma and fosters emotional healing.
Population Served: Children, families, and caregivers navigating cancer, especially those seeking age-appropriate, culturally inclusive resources.
Emotional Support: This storybook trilogy guides readers through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, blending adventure with education to promote empathy, resilience, and understanding.
Contact / Learn More:
https://storyhouseworks.com/can-can
Available on Amazon (English Edition)
Author: Carmen Monge – AYA cancer survivor and advocate from Costa Rica