400,000 children around the world are diagnosed with cancer every year.
That’s more than 1,000 kids every single day. In the U.S., childhood cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in children – yet it receives less than 4% of federal cancer research funding. Families are forced to travel, leave jobs, and face overwhelming emotional and financial burdens just to keep their child alive.
And while children fight for their lives, many of their siblings, parents, and caregivers are fighting silently alongside them. But access to treatment, financial support, and hope means more birthdays, more playtime, and more time together as a family.
The Diagnosis Changes Lives. So Does the Support.
HEALTH
Cancer is the #1 disease-related cause of death in children in the U.S. More than 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year worldwide - but treatments designed specifically for children are limited. Most were developed for adults decades ago. Live Like Bella funds groundbreaking research to change that - helping turn once-terminal diagnoses into stories of survival.
FAMILY STABILITY
A diagnosis affects the whole family - emotionally and financially. Parents often leave work, relocate for treatment, and face mounting bills. Many families must choose between paying rent and saving their child’s life. Live Like Bella helps ease that burden by providing assistance with rent, groceries, gas, and more - so families can focus on what matters most.
EDUCATION & EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
Siblings of children with cancer face emotional stress, missed school, and sudden maturity. While one child is fighting for their life, siblings are often quietly carrying grief, confusion, and fear. Live Like Bella brings joy, normalcy, and mental health support to families as a whole - recognizing the impact on every child in the home.
HOPE
Hope isn’t just a feeling - it’s survival fuel. From ringing the Bell of Hope to receiving a care package in the mail, Live Like Bella gives children and families the encouragement they need to keep going - one day, one treatment, one milestone at a time.
How do we help families fight childhood cancer?
We partner with hospitals, treatment centers, and families across the country to provide support when it’s needed most. From financial assistance for groceries, rent, and gas, to emotional support and care packages – every resource is designed to ease the burden families face.
We also invest in cutting-edge pediatric cancer research, fund international collaborations, and advocate for greater awareness and funding – all to give children a better chance at survival and families a little more hope.