Volume
5. Childhood Cancer Guide 1
Chapter
1. Childhood and Young Adult Cancer
Types of Childhood Cancers Websites
ped-onc.org/diseases/diseases.html
ped-onc.org/glossaries.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/leuk.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/neuro.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/brain.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/lymph.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/wilms.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/bone.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/retino.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/rhabdo.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/germcell.html
ped-onc.org/hp/otherpages.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/SOCC.html
ped-onc.org/diseases/causes.html
cancer.gov/cancertopics/treatment/childhoodcancers
ped-onc.org/diseases/leukcauses.html
cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/search
curesearch.org/
stjude.org/patientsandparents
umgcc.org/overview/index.htm
Childhood
Brain Tumor Websites
abta.org,
American Brain Tumor Association.
braintumour.ca,
Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada.
childhoodbraintumor.org,
Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation.
cbtf.org,
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation.
jamescroftshopefoundation.org.au,
James Croft Hope Foundation.
Australia
brain tumor
makingheadway.org,
Making Headway Foundation, Inc.
children
with brain and spinal cord tumors
NY, NJ
CT
Brain
Tumor Foundation for Children
braintumorkids.org
ctf.org,
Children's Tumor Foundation: Neurofibromatosis Foundation.
pbtfus.org,
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States.
pbtfus.org/informedparentindex.htm
braintumor.org,
The National Brain Tumor Society.
San
Francisco
wecan.cc,
We Can, Pediatric Brain Tumor Network.
Los
Angeles
friendsofjaclyn.org,
Friends of Jaclyn.
Cortlandt
Manor, NY.
Neuroblastoma
Websites
Neuroblastoma
is a tumor usually found in babies or young children.
It
originates in the adrenal medulla and other parts of sympathetic nervous
tissue.
It is
often found in the abdomen near the adrenal gland
It can
exist in the chest, neck, pelvis.
It
usually spreads through the torso.
youtube.com
cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/neuroblastoma/Patient,
Neuroblastoma
Treatment.
cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/about-cancer/cancer-questions/neuroblastoma,
Neuroblastoma.
macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Cancertypes/Childrenscancers/Typesofchildrenscancers/Neuroblastoma.aspx,
Neuroblastoma in
children.
neuroblastoma.org,
Associazione Italiana per la Lotta al
Neuroblastoma.
Italian
Neuroblastoma Association.
neuroblastoma.org/english/default.html,
English Language Pages
cncfhope.org,
Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation.
familiesagainstneuroblastoma.org,
FAN: Families Against
Neuroblastoma.
listserv.acor.org/scripts/wa-ACOR.exe?A0=N-BLASTOMA,
N-BLASTOMA
The Neuroblastoma Online Support Group.
childrensoncologygroup.org/index.php/neuroblastoma,
Neuroblastoma.
childrenscancer.org.uk,
Neuroblastoma Alliance UK.
neuroblastoma.org.au,
Neuroblastoma Australia.
neuroblastoma.ca,
Neuroblastoma Canada.
nant.org,
New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy.
jamesfund.com,
The James Fund for Neuroblastoma Research.
nsoc.co.uk,
The Neuroblastoma Society.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Neuroblastoma.
cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/neuroblastoma/HealthProfessional,
Neuroblastoma Treatment.
anrmeeting.org,
Advances in Neuroblastoma Research.
cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/search/results?protocolsearchid=11193990,
Clinical Trials; Neuroblastoma.
nbcns.se,
Network for Neuroblastoma and CNS tumor research in
children.
nant.org,
New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy.
siopen-r-net.org,
SIOPN-R NET, International Society of Paediatric Oncology European
Neuroblastoma Research Network.
seer.cancer.gov/publications/childhood/sympathetic.pdf,
Sympathetic Nervous System Tumors.
cancer-genetics.org/X1701.htm,
Neuroblastoma; Genes and
Chromosomes.
Retinoblastoma, Childhood Eye Cancer
Associations
pediatricrrf.org, Association for Retinoplasty of Prematurity and
Related Diseases (ROPARD)
retinoblastoma.net, Retinoblastoma International (RI) Childhood eye
cancer.
rbsociety.org, uk, Retinoblastoma Society (RS), Childhood eye cancer.
United Kingdom (UK).
Retinoblastoma
Websites/ Eye Tumor Websites
Retinoblastoma
is an eye tumor which develops in the retina.
Most
patients are babies and toddlers.
Sometimes
one eye is affected.
When
patients have the tumor in both eyes, it is called bilateral-retinoblastoma.
Some
cases are hereditary.
cancer-genetics.org/X1801.htm,
Retinoblastoma Genetics.
cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/retinoblastoma/patient,
Retinoblastoma
Treatment.
cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/about-cancer/cancer-questions/eye-cancer,
Eye cancer, retinoblastoma.
cancer.net/cancer-types/retinoblastoma-childhood,
Retinoblastoma
youtube.com,
Retinoblastoma.
rbsociety.ca,
Canadian Retinoblastoma Society.
chect.org.uk,
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust.
kinderaugenkrebsstiftung.de,
Kinderaugenkrebsstiftung.
Children's
Eye Cancer Foundation.
listserv.acor.org/scripts/wa-ACOR.exe?A0=R-BLASTOMA,
R-BLASTOMA;
Retinoblastoma, Cancer, Online Support Group.
childrensoncologygroup.org/index.php/retinoblastoma,
Retinoblastoma.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Retinoblastoma.
cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/retinoblastoma/HealthProfessional,
Retinoblastoma Treatment.
patient.info/doctor/Retinoblastoma.htm,
Retinoblastoma.
chect.org.uk,
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust.
seer.cancer.gov/publications/childhood/retinoblastoma.pdf,
Retinoblastoma.
Wilms'
Tumor Websites/ Nephroblastoma Websites
Wilms' tumor, nephroblastoma or kidney-renal cancer a cancer
of the kidneythat affects mostly young children.
Unilateral-Wilms' tumor is when the disease affects only one
kidney.
Bilateral-Wilms' tumor is when both kidneys are infected.
It can be hereditary.
Other less common kidney cancers are:
rhabdoid tumors
clear cell sarcoma.
cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/wilms/Patient,
Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors Treatment.
cancer.net/cancer-types/wilms-tumor-childhood, Wilms
Tumor.
macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Cancertypes/Childrenscancers/
Typesofchildrenscancers/Wilmstumor.aspx, Wilms' Tumor.
cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/about-cancer/cancer-questions/wil
ms-tumor, Wilms' tumor, kidney cancer in children.
childrensoncologygroup.org/index.php/wilmstumorandotherkidneyca
ncers, Wilms Tumor and Other Kidney Cancers.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1294, Wilms Tumor Over 3.
clicsargent.org.uk/content/wilms-tumor, Wilms' tumor.
nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/wilmstumor.html, Wilms' tumor.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Wilms Tumor.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Wilms Tumor
cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/wilms/HealthProfessional,
Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors Treatment.
patient.info/doctor/Wilms'-Tumor.htm, Wilms' Tumor.
seer.cancer.gov/publications/childhood/renal.pdf, Renal
Tumors.
September
as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
In the United States September is
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
In the U.S., 16,000 children are
diagnosed with cancer every year.
Don’t get them hooked on sweets and
sitting on their asses.
acco.org/childhood-cancer-awareness-month/
childrenscancer.org/childhood-cancer-awareness-month
daysoftheyear.com/days/childhood-cancer-awareness-month
Childhood
Cancer Email Lists
listserv.acor.org/archives/cancer-fertility.html,
CANCER-FERTILITY (ACOR)
listserv.acor.org/archives/e-sarcoma.html,
E-SARCOMA
E-SARCOMA@listserv.acor.org
egroups.com/group/E-SARCOMA-UK,
E-SARCOMA-UK
listserv.acor.org/archives/iccc.html,
ICCC.
International Childhood Cancer Coalition (ACOR)
onelist.com/subscribe/medulloblastoma,
Medulloblastoma/ PNET
Email
Discussion List an Email discussion
parents
in the UK.
listserv.acor.org/archives/n-blastoma.html,
N-BLASTOMA- The Neuroblastoma Online Support Group (ACOR)
listserv.acor.org/archives/nccs.html,
NCCS Email List; National
Coalition
of Cancer Survivorship
onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/OurAngelTeens,
OurAngelTeens
(Angels
of Hope) for teenagers ages 13-19
listserv.acor.org/archives/ped-onc.html,
PED-ONC Email List
The
Pediatric Cancers Electronic Support Group (ACOR)
PED-ONC@MEDINFO.ORG
listserv.acor.org/archives/r-blastoma.html,
R-BLASTOMA
Retinoblastoma
Information and Support
egroups.com/group/retinoblast,
Retinoblastoma Email List
Retinoblastoma
Society (UK)
compassionatefriends.org/Chat/chat.htm,
The Compassionate
Friends;
Chat Room (USA) a bereavement chat room
cancerindex.org/ccw/nbl-ref,
NBL-PROF; Neuroblastoma On-line
Research
Forum
Pediatric
Research Websites
aap.org/en-us/professional-resources/Research
nature.com/pr/index.html,
journal of pediatric research.
parents.com
American
Pediatric Society/ Society for Pediatric Research
aps-spr.org
pedsresearch.org
cancerdirectory.com
Child
Health and Pediatric Research | Lurie Children's
luriechildrens.org/en-us/research
cancer.gov › Cancer Types
aota.org/Practice/Children-Youth.aspx,
occupational therapy
aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/Committees-Councils.
Department
of Pediatrics - University of Rochester Medical.
urmc.rochester.edu/pediatrics.aspx
FDA
Office of Pediatric Therapeutics - fda.gov
fda.gov/ScienceResearch/SpecialTopics/PediatricTherapeutics.
Federal
and Private Funding Sources for Researchers
asha.org, speech hearing.
General
Pediatric - Paediatrics | Pediatr
generalpediatrics.com
Pediatric
Academic Societies Meeting
pas-meeting.org
Journal
of Pediatric Nursing
pediatricnursing.org
Journal
of Pediatric Urology
jpurol.com
medscape.com
mdlinx.com/nursing/journals.cfm
Pediatric
Care, Parent Guidance.
mychildrensteeth.org
curethekids.org
seattlechildrens.org
› Research ›.
Pediatric
Medical Devices - Food and Drug Administration
fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/ucm135104.htm
Pediatric
Nursing - Official Site
pediatricnursing.net
Pediatric
Oncall - Official Site
pediatriconcall.com
Pediatric
Research - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pediatric_Research
Pediatric
Research: Official Journal of APS/SPR
aps-spr.org/pediatric-research-journal/about.asp
Pediatric
Research Grants | Pediatrics
unmc.edu/pediatrics/research/grants.html
Pediatric
Research: Frequently Asked Questions | Nemours
nemours.org/pediatric-research/clinicaltrials/faqs.html
pediatrics.aappublications.org
pediatrics.ucsf.edu
pediatrictrials.org
ped-onc.org
pedsubs.org/SubDes/index.cfm
pemdatabase.org
Research
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
choa.org/research
Children's
Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
chp.edu/research
Society
for Pediatric Radiology - Official Site
pedrad.org
Society
of Pediatric Nurses - Official Site
pedsnurses.org
The
Journal of Pediatrics - Official Site
jpeds.com
Welcome
to Pediatric Cancer Foundation
pcfweb.org
nemours.org/pediatric-research.html
Financial Help for Child Patients
Check with the social worker at your hospital for financial
assistance in your area.
If you cannot pay hospital bills, your social worker can set
an appointment to apply for hospital financial assistance.
Service organizations in your area may also help such as the
American Legion, Elks Club, Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus, Lions,
Rotary, United Way and churches.
Look in your book
Ask the local public librarian for a listing of local
charities.
your local Health Department and speak to the social worker
for help for families in need.
Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation
andreriveroflife.org
helps with urgent expenses to allow single parents to stay
at their child's bedside during catastrophic illness.
2009 Cancer Fund of America 2901 Breezewood Lane Knoxville,
TN 37921, 800 578-5284 or 865 938-5281
cfoa.org
Helps defray cancer-related expenses not covered by
insurance
Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund P.O. Box 556 602 S. Bethlehem
Pike, Bldg. D Ambler, PA 19002, 215 643-0763
kadmf.org, nonmedical uninsured needs of families caring for
terminally, critically and chronically ill dependent children
The Szott Foundation
szottfoundation.org
one previously full time employed parent can stay home and
care for a child with cancer.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation. UHCCF
uhccf.org
inancial help/assistance for families with children that
have medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health
insurance plan.
Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
braintumorkids.org
Butterfly Fund
National Transplant Assistance Fund
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
800-642-8399
transplantfund.org
fundraising ideas and guidance for patients raising money
for uninsured medically related expenses
National Childrens Cancer Society St. Louis, MO
thenccs.org
Direct financial assistance.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation
uhccf.org
grants to children to cover medical treatment.
Government Agencies Supplemental Security Income. SSI
ssa.gov,
social security program, USA for disabled people, including
children with cancer.
Benefits for children with disabilities
Children's health insurance program Medicaid
cms.hhs.gov/medicaid
your local or county service department to find the number
for the Medicaid office in your area.
FAX the Childhood Cancer Ombudsman Program at, 804 580-2502
or 2304.
Fundraising Sparrow Clubs USA
sparrowclubs.org 906 NE Greenwood Ave. Ste 2 Bend, OR 97701
Office: 541 312-8630 Fax: 541 312-8632
grant for the ill child that local children/schoolmates/friends
earn by doing community service or fund raising
Give Forward
giveforward.com
a resource for fundraising to cover out-of-pocket medical
expenses.
Go Get Funding
gogetfunding.com
crowdfunding website that lets you raise money
Cause Wish
causewish.com
fundraising for out-of-pocket expenses.
Kidz Cancer Fund
kidzcancerfund.org
Atlanta
Patient Advocate Foundation
patientadvocate.org
active liaison between the patient and their insurer,
employer and/or creditors
Cancer Care, Inc. 1-800-813-HOPE
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners, NAIC
2301 McGee Suite 800 Kansas City, MO 64108-2604, 816 842-3600
naic.org, This is an organization of insurance regulators
from the 50 States
Insure Kids Now!, 877 KIDS NOW
insurekidsnow.gov, The US Dept of Health and Human Services
the nation's uninsured children free or low-cost health
insurance.
Free
Cancer Information for Teachers and Everyone
scholastic.com/livestrong, LIVESTRONG at School, free online lessons
cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/children/childhood-cancer-resources
scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3756081, Family Cancer Info
Chapter
2. Childhood Cancer Organization Guide
1
Young
Adult Cancer Organizations
Planet Cancer
The Ulman Cancer Fund
for Young Adults
888-393-3869 (888-393-FUND)
ulmanfund.org
I'm Too Young For This Cancer Foundation
877-735-4673
imtooyoungforthis.org
Stupid Cancer
stupidcancer.org
Imerman Angels
877-274-5529
ImermanAngels.org
Mostly
Children’s Cancer Charities/ Cancer Foundations
theaat.org.uk,
Aplastic Anaemia Trust, The (UK)
candlelightersaustin.org,
Austin Area; Candlelighters Childhood
Cancer
Foundation (Texas, USA)
brittanymiller.org,
Brittany Miller Foundation (New York State,
USA)
the counties of Orange, Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess who have children with
cancer.
clic.uk.com,
Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood Trust (CLIC)
the
South West, Oxford, Kent and Edinburgh.
cancerfamilycare.org,
Cancer Family Care (Cincinnati, USA)
irishcancer.ie/support/plus.html,
Cancer Plus; Parent's support
group
(Ireland) a child with cancer.
candle.org,
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance
(Greater
Houston, USA)
candlelighters.org,
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
(USA)
candlelighters.ca,
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
of
Canada (Canada)
angelfire.com/mo2/candlelighters,
Candlelighters Childhood
Cancer Society: Cardinal Glennon Hospital
Chapter (St. Louis, MO,
USA)
candlelighters.net, Candlelighters Childhood
Cancer Trust of
Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. (Canada)
canteen.com.au, CanTeen (Australia) support
for teenagers and
young adults (ages 12-24 yrs)
irishcancer.ie/support/canteen.html, CanTeen;
support group
(Ireland) young people with cancer
childcancer.org.nz, Child Cancer Foundation;
New Zealand
childhoodcancerlifeline.org, Childhood Cancer
Lifeline of New Hampshire (USA)
childrenwithcancerfund.co.uk, Children With
Cancer Fund
East Sussex
leukaemia.org.uk, Children With Leukaemia
Trust (UK)
childrenscancer.com, Children's Cancer
Research Fund
(Minnesota, USA)
ccrf.org, Children's Cancer Research Fund
(New York, USA)
childrenschance.org, Children's Chance
South Carolina.
childcancerresearch.com.au, Children's
Leukaemia and Cancer
Research Foundation (Inc)
Western Australia.
childleuktrust.org.uk, Children's Leukaemia
Trust, The (UK)
leukaemia services at the Royal Free
Hospital, Hampstead.
leukemiamichigan.org, Children's Leukemia
Foundation of
Michigan (USA)
cncf-childcancer.org, Children's
Neuroblastoma Cancer
Foundation
Bloomingdale, IL
curechildhoodcancer.org, CURE Childhood
Cancer (USA) Atlanta
krebshilfe.de/krebshilfe, Deutsche Krebshilfe
e. V. German
Children's Cancer Charity
emmanuelcancer.org, Emmanuel Cancer
Foundation
families in New Jersey with a child who has
cancer.
toronto-charities.ca/childrens-charities,
Canada
leukaemia.org, Foundation for Children with
Leukaemia (UK)
fundacionnuestroshijos.cl, Fundacion Nuestros
Hijos (Santiago,
Chile)
graylab.ac.uk, Gray Cancer Institute, Mount
Vernon Hospital (UK)
HannahsHugs.com, Hannah's Hugs (Illinois,
USA) help parents of children with brain tumors
icla.org, Icla da Silva Foundation non profit
organization
leukemia, also a bone marrow donor
recruitment group
jacobsheart.org, Jacob's Heart Children's
Cancer Association
(Capitola, USA)
jg-rabdo.com, Joshua Gilbert Rhabdomyosarcoma
Appeal (UK)
Rhabdomyosarcoma
katyholmestrust.co.uk
brain cancer
kidscope.org, KIDSCOPE families and children
of cancer patients
lauracranetrust.org, Laura Crane Trust
(Leeds, UK)
adolescent cancers with the St James Cancer
Research Unit.
leukaemiacare.org, Leukaemia Care Society
(UK)
locksoflove.org, Locks of Love (USA)
hairpieces to financially disadvantaged
children
childhoodcancerresearch.org
Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation
cccf.fluidreview.com
moonbeams.co.uk, Moonbeams; Children's Cancer
Charity
(Edinburgh, UK)
ncl.ac.uk/neccr, North of England Children's
Cancer Research
Fund -Charity (UK)
onevoiceusa.com, One Voice Accross America; A
Ride To Fight
Childhood Cancer (USA)
pcfweb.org, Pediatric Cancer Foundation (New
York, USA)
ride4kids.org, Ride 4 Kids; Pediatric Brain
Tumor Foundation
(USA)
funds for research into childhood brain
tumors
sargent.org, Sargent Cancer Care for Children
(UK)
swisscancer.ch/unterstuetzung/sikk.html,
Schweizerische
Interessengemeinschaft fǬr krebskranke
Kinder (Switzerland)
Childhood cancer self-help group; German
language
teencancer.org, Teenage Cancer Trust (UK)
NHS Oncology Centres.
kimobear.org, The Kimo Bear Project, Inc The
Kimo Bear
Project Inc.
San Francisco, California
Bears are donated
thevaleriefund.org, The Valerie Fund/ Valerie
Children's Centers
(New Jersy, USA)
tomorrowfund.org, Tomorrow Town; The Tomorrow
Fund (USA)
children's cancer at the Rhode Island
Hospital
atcfkid.com, Tomorrows Children's Fund (New
Jersey, USA)
Associated with Hackensack University Medical
Center
ulmanfund.org, Ulman Fund; for young adults
affected by cancer
(USA)
vokk.nl, Vereniging Ouders, Kinderen en
Kanke; Dutch
Childhood Cancer Parent Organisation
(Netherlands)
whyme.org, Why me; Helping Children with
Cancer
(USA) Worcester based
wigsforkids.org, Wigs for Kids (USA)
zichronmenachem.org, Zichron Menachem
(Israel) a non-profit
organisation
Children Advocacy Organizations
joyandhope.org
aosw.org, Association of Oncology Social Work.
Fax: 847-375-6321
Fax: 212-719-0263
wellness-community.org, The Wellness Community, Phone
888-793-WELL, 513-421-7111
Fax: 513-421-7119
nfcacares.org, National Family Caregivers Association.
Fax: 301 942 2302
cancersurvivors.org/Coping/emotional/emotiona.htm
bravekids.org, Brave Kids.org.
Fax:815-461-6614
familyvillage.wisc.edu/general/wish-grant-orgs.html, List of
Wish Granting Organizations from the University of Wisconsin.
608-263-2400
cancer.gov/cancerinformation/cancertype/childhood, National
Institute of Health Web Site for Children with Cancer.
1-800-4-CANCER
socservices.com, Social Services Infonet.
Fax: 858-695-0416
naswdc.org, National Association of Social Workers.
800-638-8799, 202-408-8600,
ifsw.org, International Federation of Social Workers,
Switzerland.
Fax: 41-31-381-1222
childlife.org, Child Life Council.
Fax: 301-881-7092
Chapter
3. Childhood Cancer Organization Guide 2
Childhood
Cancer Associations, Organizations, Websites
ccrf.org, Children's Cancer
Research Fund (CCRF).
nccf.org, National Childhood Cancer
Foundation (NCCF).
ped-onc.org/ccorg.html
has Several Lists of Cancer Orgs
If I missed anything, find it here.
Childhood
Cancer Organizations 1
Children's
Health
7910 Woodmont Ave.
#300
Bethesda, Md 20814
301-654-6549
Fax: 301-986-4553
Assn. for Research of Childhood Cancer
Pob 251
Buffalo, Ny 14225-0251
716-681-4433
Cancer Cured Kids
Pob 189
Old Westbury, Ny 11568
800-Cck-7525
516-484-8160
Fax: 516-484-8160
Support group.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
2025 Eye St. Nw
#1011
Washington, Dc 20006
202-659-5136
800-366-2223
info@candlelighters.org
candlelighters.org
candlelighters.ca, 800-363-1062, Canada.
Parental support group for children with cancer keeps
abreast of the latest developments in the research of treatments and can
provide a list of summer camps for children with cancer.
Center for Attitudanal Healing
33 Buchanan Dr.
Sausalito, Ca 94965
415-331-6161
Chai Lifeline/ Camp Simcha
48 W. 25th St.
6th Fl.
Nyc 10010
800-343-2527
212-255-1160
Fax: 212-255-1495
Childhood Cancer
Kids Cancer Network
kidscancernetwork.org
Childhood Cancer
Children's Hospice International
800-2-4-CHILD (800-242-4453)
chionline.org
Childhood Cancer
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
Children's Mercy Hospital.
800-366-2223
candlelighters.org
Childhood Cancer
Trish Greene Back To School Program
800-955-4572
leukemia-lymphoma.org
Childhood Cancer
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
866-228-4673
cbtf.org
childrensneuronet.org
Childhood Cancer
CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation and The
Children's Oncology Group
800-458-6223
CureSearch.org
Childhood Cancer
Make-A-Wish Foundation
800-722-9474
wish.org
Childhood Cancer
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
212-448-9494
childrensneuronet.org
Childhood Cancer
National Childhood Cancer Foundation
800-458-6223
curesearch.org
Childhood Cancer
National Children's Leukemia Foundation
800-448-3467 (800-GIVE-HOPE)
In NY: 718-251-1222
leukemiafoundation.org
Childhood Cancer
National Childhood Cancer Foundation
800-458-6223
curesearch.org
Childhood Cancer
Children's Hospice International
800-243-4453
chionline.org
Childhood Cancer Ombudsman
27 Witch Duck Ln.
Healthsville, Va 22473
Fax: 804-580-2502
gpmonaco@rivnet.net
Contact them if you're having problems getting appropriate
medical treatment and education.
Childhood Cancer
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults: National College
Scholarship Program
888-393-FUND (3863)
ulmanfund.org
Childhood Cancer
Starlight Foundation
800-315-2580
starlight.org
Childhood Cancer
American Childhood Cancer Organization, Candlelighters
Childhood Cancer Foundation
800-366-2223
candlelighters.org or acco.org
Childhood Cancer
ViaCord
umbilical cord blood stem cell collections
viacord.com/
Childhood Cancer
Childhood Leukemia Center
patientcenters.com/leukemia
Childhood Cancer
National Children's Cancer Society
800-532-6459
children-cancer.com
Childhood Cancer
Starlight Foundation
Wish-granting
310-479-1212
starlight.org
Childhood Cancer
St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital
Memphis, TN
866-278-5833
stjude.org
Childhood Cancer
National Children's Cancer Society
00-532-6459
children-cancer.com
Childhood Cancer
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
800-253-6530
pbtfus.org
Childhood Cancer
Ombudsman Program
12141 Pineneedle Ct.
Woodbridge, Va 22192
703-492-0045
Contact them if you're having
problems getting appropriate medical treatment and education.
Children's Institute for Cancer
& Blood Disorders
Watchung, Nj
800-231-5437
Hole in The Wall Gang Summer Camp
565 Ashford Center Rd.
Ashford, Ct 06278
860-429-3444
For children with cancer.
Kids Konnected
800-899-2866
kidskonnected.org
National Children's Cancer Society
1015 Locust
#1040
St. Louis, Mo 63101
800-532-6459
children-cancer.com
National Childhood Cancer
Foundation
440 E. Huntington Dr.
Pob 60012
Arcadia, Ca 91066
800-458-6223
nccf.org
Retinoblastoma Support Group
603 Fourth Range Rd.
Pembroke, Nh 03275
603-224-4085
Support group for families with
childhood cancer with projects to detect early cancer.
Special Love/ Camp Fantastic
Pob 3243
Winchester, Va 22601
703-667-3774
They help children with cancer have
fun.
Childhood
Cancer Organizations 2
aspho.org, American Society of
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPH/O).
apon.org, Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
(APON).
candlelighters.org, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer
Foundation
(CCCF).
canteen.org.nz, CanTeen Teenage Cancer Patients' Society, New
Zealand
thechampfoundation.org, Champ Foundation, The.
childcancer.org.nz, Child Cancer Foundation (CCF), New
Zealand
ccrg.ox.ac.uk, Childhood Cancer Research Group (CCRG).
United Kingdom
childrenscancerassociation.org, Children’s Cancer Association
(CCA).
ccf.org.hk, Children's Cancer
ccrf.org, Children's Cancer Research Fund (CCRF).
coca-intl.org, Children's Oncology Camping Association
(COCA).
childrensoncologygroup.org, Children's Oncology Group
(COG).
fcco.org, Families of Children with Cancer (FCC).
icccpo.org, International Confederation of Childhood Cancer
Parent Organizations (ICCCPO).
siop.nl, International Society of Paediatric Oncology
(SIOP).
naccpo.org, National Alliance of Childhood Cancer Parent
Organisations (NACCPO).
nccf.org, National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF).
children-cancer.org, National Children's Cancer Society
(NCCS).
pcfweb.org, Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF).
retinoblastoma.net, Retinoblastoma International (RI).
Childhood eye cancer
rbsociety.org.uk, Retinoblastoma Society (RS) Childhood eye
cancer, United Kingdom
ukccsg.org, United Kingdom Children's Cancer Study Group
(UKCCSG).
Childhood
Cancer Organizations 3
allianceforchildhoodcancer.org
Kids
Fight Cancer
kidsfightcancer.org
Aimee's
Army Childhood Cancer Foundation
aimeesarmy.com
Scranton,
PA
Alex's
Arcade
alexsarcade.org
(video games to hospitals)
Michigan
Alex's
Lemonade Stand
alexslemonade.org
Alliance
for Childhood Cancer
allianceforchildhoodcancer.org
Alexandria,
VA
American
Brain Tumor Association
abta.org
Des
Plaines, IL
American
Cancer Society
cancer.org
Atlanta
GA
American
Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO)
acco.org
Formerly Candlelighters
acco.org/AboutUs/Affiliates/LocalGroups.aspx
American
Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
aspho.org
Angels
for Hope
angelsforhope.org
Ashley
Foundation
theashleyfoundation.org
Maryland
ASK
Childhood Cancer Foundation
askweb.org
Richmond,
Virginia
Band of
Parents Foundation
bandofparents.org
yes,
neuroblastoma
Dewittville,
NY
Barncancerfonden
barncancerfonden.se
Stockholm
Sweden
Bear
Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
bearnecessities.org
Chicago
Brain
Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc.
braintumorkids.org
Georgia
Brain
Tumor Foundation of Canada
braintumour.ca
Brian
Morden Foundation
brianmordenfoundation.org
Pennsylvania
Brittany
Miller Foundation
brittanymiller.org
New
York
Bryan
M. Lawrence Foundation
lawrence-foundation.org
Canadian
Cancer Society
cancer.ca
Cancer
Fund of America
cfoa.org
Knoxville,
TN
Cancer
Patients Aid Association (CPAA)
cpaaindia.org
India
Cancer
Warriors
cancerwarriors.org
acco.org
Candlelighters
groups, ACCO affiliates
many states
CanTeen
(Australia)
canteen.org.au
Sydney
Australia
CanTeen
(Ireland)
canteen.ie
Ireland
Caylee's
Hope
cayleeshope.info
Child
Health International Foundation
childhealthinternational.net
ChildCan
childcan.on.ca
London,
Ontario
Childhood
Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF)
childhoodbraintumor.org
Germantown,
MD
Childhood
Cancer Canada
childhoodcancer.ca
Toronto,
ON
Childhood
Cancer Foundation, CHOC (KwaZulu-Natal Region)
choc.org.za
South
Africa
Childhood
Cancer Foundation of Southern California
ccfsocal.org
Loma
Linda, CA
Childhood
Cancer Guides
childhoodcancerguides.org
WA
Childhood
Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire
childhoodcancerlifeline.org
New
Hampshire
Childhood
Cancer Support (Australia)
ccs.org.au
Childhood
Leukemia Foundation
clf4kids.org
New
Jersey
Children
with Cancer
childrenwithcancer.org.uk
London
UK
Children’s
Brain Tumor Foundation
cbtf.org
Children's
Cancer Association
childrenscancerassociation.org
Portland,
Oregon
Children's
Cancer Foundation
ccf.org.sg
Singapore
ccf.org.hk
Hong
Kong
Children’s
Cancer Network
childrenscancernetwork.org
Tempe,
AZ
Children's
Cancer Research Fund
childrenscancer.org
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Children's
Cancer Research Group (UK)
ccrg.ox.ac.uk
Oxford,
UK
Children’s
Cause for Cancer Advocacy (CCCA)
childrenscause.org
Washington,
DC
Children's
Chance
childrenschance.org
Columbia,
SC
Children's
Health Environmental Coalition
cehn.org/childrens_health_environmental_coalition
toxins
in environment
Los
Angeles, CA
Children's
Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
leukemiamichigan.org
Children's
Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation (CNCF)
cncfhope.org
Bloomingdale,
IL
Chris
Lucas Trust
chrislucastrust.com
North
Tyneside
Circle
of Care
thecircleofcare.org
Wilton,
CT
CLIC
Sargent
clicsargent.org.uk
Colorado
Kids Cancer Association
cokidscancer.org
Denver,
CO
Colton's
Cure Foundation
coltonscure.org
Green
Bay, Wisconson
Compassionate
Friends
compassionatefriends.org
grief
support after the death of a child
Oak
Brook, IL
Connor
Moran Children's Cancer Foundation
connormoran.org
Tequesta,
FL
Connor's
Heroes Foundation
connorsheroes.org
Midlothian,
VA
Cookies
for Kids Cancer
cookiesforkidscancer.org
Califon,
NJ
CURE
Childhood Cancer Association
curekidscancer.com
CURE
Childhood Cancer
curechildhoodcancer.org
Atlanta,
GA
CureSearch
curesearch.org
Bethesda,
MD
Curing
Kids Cancer
curingkidscancer.org
Marietta,
GA
Ellie
Savage Memorial Trust
elliestrust.org
East
Anglia
Emmanuel
Cancer Foundation
emmanuelcancer.org
UA
Families
Fighting Childhood Cancer
familiesfightingchildhoodcancer.com/
Families
of Children with Cancer
fcco.org
For
Beydn Foundation
forbeydn.org
invasive
pediatric fungal infections
North
Carolina
Foundation
for Children with Cancer
childrenwithcancer.org
St.
Louis, MO
Friends
of Karen
friendsofkaren.org
Purdys,
NY
Friends
of Jaclyn Foundation
friendsofjaclyn.org
Cortlandt
Manor, NY
Friends
of Scott
friendsofscott.org
San
Diego, CA
Fundacion
"Natalà Dafne Flexer"
fundacionflexer.org/english.html
Buenos
Aires, Argentina
Argentina
Gaby
Davis Foundation
gabydavisfoundation.com
Port
Coquitlam, BC
Georgie's
Fund
georgies-fund.com
Addlestone
Surrey
Go for
the Goal
go4thegoal.org
Hayim -
for children with cancer in Israel
hayim.org
Petach-Tikva
Israel
Heroes
for Children
heroesforchildren.org
Richardson
and Houston, TX
Heroes
Forever
heroesforever.org
Arvada,
CO
Honeysuckle
Foundation for Children with Cancer
honeysucklefoundation.org
Melville,
NY
Hope
Foundation for Children with Cancer
kanserlicocuklaraumut.org/sayfalar/home.html
Turkey
Horses
for Hope
horsesforhope.com
Flushing,
MI
I Can I
Cure
icareicure.org
Davie,
FL
Icla da
Silva Foundation
icla.org
US and
Puerto Rico
IGW
Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc.
ourlaboroflove.org/
New
Mexico
International
Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parent Organizations
icccpo.org/index.cfm
Netherlands
International
Jacob's
Heart Children's Cancer Support Services
jacobsheart.org
Freedom
and Salinas, CA
James
Croft Hope Foundation
jamescroftshopefoundation.org.au
Innaloo
WA
Jarrett’s
Joy Cart
thejoycart.com
Lexington,
KY
Jennifer
Lynn Stroud Foundation
jlsfoundation.org/
Dallas,
TX
Jessica
Hicks Foundation
jessicaannhicks.org
Picture
Rocks, PA
Jessica
Moorhead Foundation for Hope
jessicafoundationforhope.org
The Jester
and Pharley Phund
thejester.org
Palos
Verdes, CA
JMML
Foundation
jmmlfoundation.org
(Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia)
Joanna
McAfee Childhood Cancer Foundation
supportcancerkids.org
Warner
Robins, GA
Justin
Scott Foster Foundation
jsffoundation.org
Katie's
Wish
mysite.verizon.net/katieswish/index.html
Montgomeryville,
PA
Keaton
Raphael Memorial For Neuroblastoma
childcancer.com
Roseville,
California
Kid's
Cancer Connection
kidscancerconnection.com
Woodland
Hills, CA
Kids V
Cancer
kidsvcancer.org
Kids
Cancer Fight
KidsCancerFight.org
Kids 'n
Kamp/Childhood Cancer Family Connection
kidsnkamp.org
Columbus,
OH
Kidz
Cancer Fund
kidzcancerfund.org
Lainie's
Angels
lainiesangels.com
Metuchen,
New Jersey
Leukaemia
Busters
leukaemiabusters.org.uk
Southampton,
Hampshire
Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society (LLS)
lls.org
Love,
Chloe Foundation
lovechloefoundation.org
Salina,
KS
MACC
Fund
maccfund.org
Milwaukee,
WI
Making
Headway Foundation Inc.
makingheadway.org
Chappaqua,
NY
Matthew
Larson Foundation - IronMatt
ironmatt.org
Franklin
Lakes, NJ
Michael
Hoefflin Foundation
mhf.org
Santa
Clarita, California
Miracle
Players Foundation
mpcamp.org
Mission
for Maureen
mission4maureen.org
South
Euclid, OH
National
Children's Cancer Society
children-cancer.org
thenccs.org
National
Children's Leukemia Foundation
leukemiafoundation.org
Brooklyn,
NY
Neuroblastoma
Children's Cancer Society
neuroblastomacancer.org
Hoffman
Estates, IL
Neuroblastoma
Society of UK
neuroblastoma.org.uk
Nevada Childhood
Cancer Foundation
nvccf.org
Las
Vegas, NV
Nick
Reamer Osteosarcoma Foundation, Inc
nicksteamdeamous.org
Minnesota
Nicki
Leach Foundation
nickileach.org
Ponte
Vedra Beach, Florida
North
of England Children's Cancer Research Fund (NECCR)
neccr.org.uk
Newcastle
Orange
County Foundation for Oncology, Children and Families (OCF-OCF)
ocf-ocf.org
Orange,
CA
Pablove
Foundation
pablove.org
Pediatric
Cancer Foundation (NY)
Mamaroneck,
NY
Pediatric
Cancer Foundation (Pennsylvania)
cancersupportgroup.org
Whitehall,
PA
People
Against Childhood Cancer (PAC2)
curechildhoodcancer.ning.com
Rainbows
and Roses
rainbowsandroses.org
Texas
Rally
Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally)
rallyfoundation.org
Sandy
Springs, GA
Rock
Against Cancer
rockagainstcancer.org
Durham,
NC
Rush-Miller
Foundation
rushmillerfoundation.org
Pueblo,
CO
SIOP-International
Society of Pediatric Oncology (Société Internationale d'Oncologie Pédiatrique)
siop.nl
Geneva,
Switzerland
Solving
Kids Cancer
solvingkidscancer.org
Special
Love
speciallove.org
Starbright
starbright.org
St.
Baldrick's Foundation (30 countries)
stbaldricks.org
Stephen's
Soldiers
stephenssoldiers.org
Striving
for More
striving4more.org
Raleigh,
NC
Tomorrow
Fund
tomorrowfund.org
Providence,
RI
Tomorrows
Children's Institute
atcfkid.com
Hackensack,
NJ
Ulman
Cancer Fund for Young Adults
ulmanfund.org
Columbia,
MD
Valerie
Fund
thevaleriefund.org
Maplewood,
NJ
We Can
Pediatric Brain Tumor Network
wecan.cc
Granada
Hills, CA
Why Me
whyme.org
Worcester,
MA
World
Child Cancer
worldchildcancer.org
Mexico,
Malawi, Colombia, Phillippines, Ghana, Mozambique, Pacific Islands
Childhood
Cancer Organizations 4
aap.org,
American Academy of Pediatrics.
cancer.org,
American Cancer Society.
acscan.org,
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
acco.org,
American Childhood Cancer Organization.
asco.org,
American Society of Clinical Oncology.
aspho.org,
American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
aphon.org,
Association of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nurses.
aposw.org,
Association of Pediatric Oncology Social
Workers.
bepositive.org,
B+ Foundation.
cbtf.org,
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation.
childrenscause.org,
Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy.
childrensoncologygroup.org,
Children’s Oncology Group.
curesearch.org,
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer.
lls.org,
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
nationalchildrenscancersociety.com,
National Children’s Cancer
pbtfus.org,
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
curesarcoma.org,
Sarcoma Foundation of America.
apa.org/about/division/div54.aspx,
Society of Pediatric
Psychology.
stbaldricks.org,
St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
slifkafoundation.org,
Alan B Slifka Foundation.
abta.org,
American Brain Tumor Association.
eapsa.org,
American Pediatric Surgical assn.
apa.org,
American Psychological Association.
astro.org,
American Society for Radiation Oncology.
cancersupportcommunity.org,
Cancer Support Community.
chailifeline.org,
Chai Lifeline.
cocai.org,
Children's Oncology Camping Association, International (COCA-I).
kidsvcancer.org,
Kids V Cancer.
koacarecamps.org,
KOA Care Camps.
mattiemiracle.com,
Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation.
braintumor.org,
National Brain Tumor Society.
canceradvocacy.org,
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.
patientadvocate.org,
Patient Advocate Foundation.
rallyfoundation.org,
Rally Foundation.
Childhood
Cancer Organizations 5
cac2.org/about-us/member-organizations/
332foundation.org/
336-367-6116
National,
concentrating in the southeast U.S.
A Kid’s
Brain Tumor Cure
akidsbraintumorcure.org/
914-762-3494
Addison
Bryan Foundation
addisonbryanfoundation@yahoo.com
Raleigh-Durham,
NC
Alex’s
Lemonade Stand Foundation
awareness
of childhood cancer causes
alexslemonade.org/
610-649-3034
Along
Comes Hope
financial
assistance with travel for treatment
alongcomeshope.com/
805-322-1423
info@alongcomeshope.com
Andrew
McDonough B+ Foundation
bepositive.org/
302-563-8389
livelikeandrew.org
aPODD
is a patient-led group of industrial experts
children’s
cancer drug development.
apoddfoundation.org/
Arms
Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation
Fund
less toxic therapies for children with cancer
awoccf.org/
732-904-2799
Arya’s
Kids Foundation
fight
childhood cancer and find a cure.
aryaskids.org/
201-995-1470
aryaskids@gmail.com
bearnecessities.org/
312-214-1200
office@bearnecessities.org
Bear
Hugs Family Support
IL
residents
Beat Nb
neuroblastoma
cancer research
beatnb.org/
813-586-3972
hello@beatnb.org
Braden’s
Hope for Childhood Cancer
awareness
and funds for research trial treatments
bradenshope.org/
913-961-3703
Caleb’s
Crusade Against Childhood Cancer
calebscrusade.org/
239-896-8786
Southwest
Florida
CancerFree
Kids
cancerfreekids.org/
513-575-5437
Primarily
Ohio
ccThrive
build
awareness that childhood cancer survivors can thrive
ccthrive.org
802-448-2950
info@ccthrive.org
Chase
After a Cure
children’s
cancer research
chaseafteracure.com/
804-761-4144
Charleston,
South Carolina
Childhood
Cancer Awareness Group of Coffee County
912-381-8332
gd.272009@hotmail.com
Georgia
Childhood
Cancer Guides
explanations
of the various types of childhood cancer
childhoodcancerguides.org/
info@childhoodcancerguides.org
Children’s
Cause for Cancer Advocacy
childrenscause.org/
202-336-8375
Children’s
Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation
cncfhope.org/
866-671-2623
Children’s
Oncology Camping Association, International (COCA-I)
cocai.org/
770-973-8049
specialove.com
Children’s
Specialty Center of Nevada
cure4thekids.org/
702-732-0952
Christina
Renna Foundation Inc.
crf4acure.org/
631-225-2074
crf4acure@verizon.net
Long
Island, NY
CJ’s
Journey
cjsjourney.org/
314-651-8765
Missouri
and Illinois
Cure
Childhood Cancer, Inc.
curechildhoodcancer.org/
770-986-0035
x24
Georgia
Cure4Cam
Childhood Cancer Foundation
cure4cam.org
610-942-4715
Phila
suburbs; Downingtown
CureSearch
for Childhood Cancer
curesearch.org/
240-235-2215
Curing
Kids’ Cancer
curingkidscancer.org/
866-933-2873
DC
Candlelighters
dccandlelighters.org
703-795-3340
Washington
DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland
Dragon
Master Foundation
dragonmasterfoundation.org
316-204-2593
Evan’s
Victory against Neuroblastoma Foundation
evanfoundation.org/
301-528-5146
family
wellness in DC
Fishin’
for the Cure
fishinforthecure.com
480-888-6277
Flashes
of Hope
flashesofhope.org/
440-442-9700
Francesco
Loccisano Memorial Foundation/ Frankie’s Mission
frankiesmission.org/
718-234-1729
Go Gold
Fund
gogold.org/
713-410-5205
Gold in
September Charitable Trust
goldinseptember.com/
262-352-9019
Gold
Rush Cure Foundation
goldrushcure.org/
949-296-5444
California,
Arizona, Colorado
Have
Faith Be Strong
havefaithbestrong.org/
Long
Beach, California
Hope
and Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund
clinical
research at the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology,
&
Stem Cell Transplantation at Columbia University Medical Center
hopeandheroes.org/
212-305-1419
j52807@columbia.edu
NJ, NJ,
CT, PA
Hugs
for Brady Foundation
hugsforbrady.org/
732-659-5119
NJ, NY,
Conn., Pa.
I Care
I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation
icareicure.org/
800-807-8013
info@icareicure.org
South
Florida
Jack’s
Angels
jacksangels.org
661-977-3125
jacksangels1@gmail.com
Southern
California
Jeff
Gordon Children’s Foundation
jeffgordonchildrensfoundation.org/
980-255-8504
USA,
Rwanda, Australia
jeremycares.org/
440-933-9146
info@jeremycares.org
North
East Ohio
Journey4ACure
journey4acure.org/
kidscancerresearchfoundation
Kids
Cancer Research Foundation
endkidscancer.org/
805-550-7682
KIDS V
CANCER promotes pediatric cancer research
kidsvcancer.org/
646-361-3590
makenoise4kids.org/
973-656-1111
martintruexjrfoundation.org/
martintruexjr.com
Mattie
Miracle Cancer Foundation
mattiemiracle.com
202-549-8036
National,
DC, MD and VA
maxcure.org
646-599-9218
Morgan
Adams Foundation
morganadamsfoundation.org/
303-758-2130
Nathan’s
Hope
nathanshope.org
434-942-3213
info@nathanshope.org
National
Pediatric Cancer Foundation
(the
Sunshine Project)
nationalpcf.org/
813-269-0955
NICK–Northwest
Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation
nwicancerkids.org
219-765-7677
Noah’s
Light Foundation
noahslightfoundation.org
407-614-5773
Open
Hands Overflowing Hearts
ohoh.org
205-823-5333
Pediatric
Brain Tumor Foundation
curethekids.org
828-418-0831
info@curethekids.org
Pediatric
Cancer Foundation, Mamaronek, New York
pcfweb.org/
914-777-3127
The
People Against Childhood Cancer
peopleagainstchildhoodcancer.org
919-539-1928
Precious
Jules Childhood Cancer Foundation
preciousjules.org
908-590-2088
info@preciousjules.org
New
Jersey
Princesses
on a Mission
princessesonamission.wordpress.com/
252-509-5034
princessesonamissioninc@gmail.com
Eastern
North Carolina
Richi
Childhood Cancer Foundation
richifoundation.org/
857-245-0898
rg@richifoundation.org
International:
United States and Spain
Ryan’s
Case for Smiles
caseforsmiles.org/
610-247-1361
Sammy’s
Superheroes
sammyssuperheroes.org/
402-616-6974
Nebraska
Solving
Kids’ Cancer
solvingkidscancer.org/
212-588-6624
Sophia’s
Fund
sophiasfund.com/
508-480-8989
Steven
G AYA Cancer Research Fund
fightconquercure.org/
440-871-2681
Ohio -
northeast
Swifty
Foundation
Swiftyfoundation.org/
630-723-1109
tay-bandz/
Kids Curing Cancer
kidscuringcancer.org/
914-772-6146
National
Team G
Foundation
teamgfoundation.org/
831-440-9001
TeamConnor
Childhood Cancer Foundation
teamconnor.org/
972-663-7327
The
Nicholas Conor Institute
tnci.org
858-227-9109
The
Truth 365
thetruth365.org/
TheTruth365-Australia
thetruth365aus.org/
610-466-345147
truth365aus@gmail.com
This
Star Won’t Go Out
Financial
assisting families
tswgo.org
857-526-1339
thisstarwontgoout@gmail.com
New
England
TN
Cancer Coalition/Childhood Committee
tncancercoalition.org/childhood-resource-committee/
615-383-2023
Regional--State
of Tennessee as
West
Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders
wvkidscc.org/
304-951-9777
Zoe4Life
Zoe4Life.org/
International
Europe Switzerland
Childhood
Cancer Organizations 1-6
ped-onc.org/resources/supportorg.html
American
Childhood Cancer Foundation
POB 498
Kensington,
MD 20895-0498
(800)
366-2223
acco.org.
Childhood
Cancer Canada
21 St.
Clair Ave East, Suite 801
Toronto,
ON Canada M4T 1L9
childhoodcancer.ca
candlelighters.ca
Alex's
Lemonade Stand (ALSF)
Alex's
Lemonade Stand Foundation
333 E.
Lancaster Ave., #414
Wynnewood,
PA 19096
(866)
333-1213
alexslemonade.org
The
Travel Fund program
A
Treatment Journal
Annual
Childhood Cancer Symposium
American
Cancer Society
1599
Clifton Road NE
Atlanta,
GA 30329-4251
(800)
ACS-2345
cancer.org.
Canadian
Cancer Society
565 W.
10th Avenue
Vancouver,
BC Canada V5Z 4J4
(888)
939-3333 or (604) 872-4400
bc.cancer.ca
National
Children's Cancer Society
1015
Locust, Suite 600
St. Louis,
MO 63101
314.241.1600
(telephone)
1-800-FAMILY
314.241.6949
(fax)
children-cancer.com
Starlight
Starbright
starlight.org.
Chai
Lifeline
chailifeline.org.
Camp
Simcha, professional case management
wish
granting
Chai
Lifeline at 1 877 CHAI LIFE
info@chailifeline.org
CureSearch
curesearch.org
Friends
of Scott
friendsofscott.org.
San
Diego, CA
emotional
and financial support
Emmanuel
Cancer Foundation
emmanuelcancer.org
New
Jersey
Gilda's
Clubs
gildasclub.org
Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society
1311
Mamaroneck Avenue
White
Plains, NY 10605
(914)
949-5213
800-955-4LSA
lls.org.
Chapter 4. Wishes Fulfilled for Seriously
Ill People
Wish Fulfillment Organizations/ Make a Wish for Terminally Ill
People/ Make a Wish for Children
Wish fulfillment organizations
generally offer the fulfillment of a lifelong desire to both terminally ill
children and adults.
wish.org, Make a Wish
Organisation
starbright.org, Starbright
Foundation
cmn.org, children's miracle
network.
dreamfactoryinc.com, 800-456-7556
dreamfoundation.org
elderlywish.org
gktw.org, 800-995-kids, give kids
the world foundation.
gktw.org, give kids the world,
non-profit resort that offers children with life-threatening illnesses
vacations in orlando, florida.
grant-a-wish.org, 800-933-5470
idahowish.org, make a wish of
idaho's south central idaho chapter.
jackpotrewards.com
kidswishnetwork.org, the kidswish
foundation
sunshinefoundation.com,
800-767-1976
wish.org, 800-722-9474, make a wish
foundation.
A Special Wish Foundation
800-486-9474
Grants wishes to terminally ill
people.
Base Camp
Children's Cancer Foundation
4651 N. Pine Hills Rd.
Orlando, Fl 32808
407-297-9648
Fax: 407-298-3928
Helps with tickets to Disney World,
no wishes granted per se.
Brass Ring Society
500 Macaw Lane #5
Fern Park, Fl 32730
800-666-9474
brassring@brassring.org
brassring.org
Children's Dream Factory of Maine
400 U.S. Rt. 1
Falmouth, Me 04105
800-639-1492
207-781-3406
Children's Happiness Foundation
Pob 266
Marshfield, Ma 02050
800-424-3543
617-837-9609
Fax: 617-837-5229
Children's Wish Foundation
International
7840 Roswell Rd.
#301
Atlanta, Ga 30350
800-323-Wish
770-393-Wish
Fax: 770-393-0683
childrenswish.org
Children's Wish Foundation
New Hope Center
100 E. Sybelia
#300
Maitland, Fl 32751
407-629-8920
Fax: 407-629-7206
Dream Foundation
888-4dreams
dreamfoundation.org
Adult version of Make a Wish
foundation.
Dream Factory
Pob 3942
Louisville, Ky 40201
800-456-7556
Fax: 502-584-0023
Dreams Come True
8184 Baymeadows Way West
Jacksonville, Fl 32256
904-733-1010
Dreams Come True
Emory Clinic
Pediatrics
1365 Clifton Rd. Ne
Atlanta, Ga 30322
778-248-3496
Famous Fone Friends
9101 Sawyer St.
Los Angeles, Ca 90035
213-204-5683
A child's doctor contacts them and
a celebrity calls the child to cheer him/ her up.
Fulfill A Dream
Pob 3989
Ft. Smith, Ar 72913
501-785-4130
Give Kids The World Foundation
210 S. Bass Road
Kissimmee, Fl 34746
800-995-Kids
407-396-1114
dream@gktw.org
gktw.org
Grant-A-Wish Foundation
Pob 21228
Baltimore, Md 21228
800-933-5470
410-744-1032
Fax: 410-242-8818
wish@grant-a-wish.org
grant-a-wish.org
Helps sick children with
entertainment and mountain retreats.
High Hopes
Foundation of Nh
Pob 172
N. Salem, Nh 03073
800-639-6804
603-898-5333
Holiday Project
Pob 6829
Fdr Sta.
Nyc 10150
212-532-6158
They visit sick children during
holidays.
Kids, Inc.
9300 Old Keene Mill Rd.
Burke, Va 22015
703-455-Kids
Lisa Madonia Memorial Fund
409 Veloit
Forest Pk., Il 60130
708-366-2057
Fax: 708-366-2065
Magic Moments
Children's Hospital of Alabama
1600 7th Ave. S.
Birmingham, Al 35233
205-939-9372
Fax: 205-939-9189
Make A Wish Foundation
2600 N. Central
#936
Phoenix, Az 85004
800-722-Wish
800-445-Wish
800-722-9474
602-240-6600
602-279-Wish
Fax: 602-279-0855
wish.org
Grants wishes to sick children.
Marty Lyons Foundation
333 Earle Ovington Blvd.
#600
Pob 9323
Mitchell Field, Ny 11553
800-232-7887
516-745-8966
Operation Lift Off
1171 Kings Ave.
Ben Salem, Pa 19020
215-639-1586
816-454-5557 Ks
504-431-7451 La
207-848-3157 Me
314-867-5961 Mo
614-245-9535 Oh
715-684-3181 Wi
Grants wishes to sick children.
Rotary Wishing Well
10900 Ne 8th St.
#900
Bellevue, Wa 98004
206-462-4606
Fax: 206-454-4383
Starlight Foundation
10920 Wilshire Blvd.
#1640
Los Angeles, Ca 90024
800-274-7827
starlight.org
Grants wishes to sick children.
Sunshine Foundation
4010 Levick St.
Philadelphia, Pa 19135
800-767-1976
215-535-1413
Fax: 215-535-8397
sunshinefoundation.org
Grants wishes to sick children.
Sunshine Foundation
Pob 255
5400 County Rd. 547 N.
Loughman, Fl 33858
800-457-1976
813-424-4188
sunshinefoundation.org
Teddi Project
Camp Good Days and Special Times
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd.
Mendon, Ny 14506
800-785-2135
716-624-5555
Fax: 716-624-5799
The Dream Factory
1218 5. Third
Louisville, Ky 40203
800-456-7556
502-637-8700
dreamfactoryinc.com
Thursdays Child
Pob 259279
Madison, Wi 53725
608-988-4234
608-278-4234
Wish Upon A Star
Pob 4000
Visalia, Ca 93278
209-733-7753
Run by law enforcement.
Wish With Wings, Inc.
Pob 3479
Arlington, Tx 76007
817 469-9474
Fax: 817-275-6005
Wishing Star Foundation
539 W. Sharp.
Spokane, Wa 99201
509-325-9803
800-685-6956
Fax: 509-325-1778
Wishing Well Foundation
Pob 717
St. Louis, Mo 63188
314-272-6190
Wishes to children in the St. Louis
area only who are chronically or terminally ill.
awgo.org/current-members-1
Lists its Members
awgo.org, assn. of wish-granting
organizations.
facebook.com/AWGO2016/?fref=ts
awishwithwings.org/
dreamcometrue.org/
dctct.org/
dreamfactoryinc.org/
dreamfoundation.org/
frontrowfoundation.org/
give-a-wish.org/
magicmoments.org/
newhopeforkids.org/
specialwishes.org/
tenderwishes.org/
rainbowsociety.ab.ca/
thewishconnection.org/
wishesandmore.org/
wishescanhappen.org/
grantedtristate.org/
wishingstar.org/
wishingwelltexoma.org/
rainbowsociety.ab.ca/
Make-a-Wish/
Help with an Adventure 1
ped-onc.org/cfissues/maw.html
wheelsforwishes.org,
Wheels for Wishes.
challengeair.com,
Challenge Air.
motivational,
inspirational and life-changing experiences to physically challenged children
through aviation, take children up in small planes
dreamfactoryinc.com,
The Dream Factory, Inc.
1218
South Third Street
Louisville,
Kentucky 40203
1-800-456-7556
1-502-637-8700
1-502-637-8744
- Fax
kcdream.org,
The Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City.
The
Children's Dream Factory of Maine
400
U.S. Rte. 1 Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-3406
or 1-800-456-7556
wish.org,
Make A Wish Foundation of America.
Cell: 602-626-4223
Fax:
602-279-0855
4742 N.
24th St., Suite 400
Phoenix,
AZ 85016-4862
(602)
279-WISH
800-722-WISH
(9474)
secondwish.org,
Second Wish.
POB
1751
SILVERDALE,
WA 98383
info@SECONDWISH.org
Mary
Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma, Washington.
service
area is counties Kitsap, Mason, Pierce
martylyonsfoundation.org,
Marty Lyons Foundation.
326
West 48th Street
New
York, New York 10036
212-977-9474
fax
212-977-1752
New
Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland,
Pennsylvania,
South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida
memoriesoflove.org,
Memories of Love.
4932
Sunbeam Road
Jacksonville,
FL 32257
(904) 596-2789
(800)
625-1566
info@memoriesoflove.org
Orlando
respite vacations
childrenswish.org,
Children's Wish Foundation International.
8615
Roswell Road Atlanta, POB 28785, Georgia 30350-7526
(800)
323-WISH
(770)
393-WISH
Fax
(770) 393-0638
sunshinefoundation.org,
Sunshine Foundation.
POB 255
5400
County Road 547 N
Davenport,
FL 33837
(863)
424-4188
1-800-457-1976
awishwithwings.org,
A Wish with Wings, Inc.
917
West Sanford StreetArlington, TX 76015
817.469.9474
Texas
children
wishingstar.org,
The Wishing Star Foundation.
915 W.
2nd Suite B
Spokane,
WA 99204
800-685-6956
(509)
744-3411
FAX:
(509) 744-3414
Idaho,
eastern Washington, Oregon and Nevada.
spwish.org,
A Special Wish Foundation.
A
Special Wish Foundation - National Office
2244 S.
Hamilton Road, Suite 202
Columbus,
OH 43232
(614)
575-WISH
(800)
486-WISH
FAX
(614) 575-1866
The Starlight
Foundation.
International
Headquarters
5900
Wilshire Blvd.
Suite
2530
Los
Angeles, CA 90036
(323)
634-0800
starlight.org/intl/programs/wishes.htm
starlight.org/intl/about/chapters.htm,
Chapter Listing.
indywish.org,
Indiana Children's Wish Fund.
317-913-WISH
(9474)
FAX
317-913-9440
6435
Castleway W. Drive, Suite 130
Indianapolis,
IN 46250
childrenswishes.org,
Children's Hopes and Dreams.
(973)
361-7366
(973)
361-7348
Fax:
(908) 459-9399
280
Route 46
Dover,
NJ 07801
Western
Wishes Foundation.
624 W.
University, Suite 236
Denton,
Texas 76201
(940)
898-8244
Fax
(940) 382-7715
westernwishes.com
buckmasters.com/resources/badf/disabled-hunters/badf-life-hunts.aspx
Life
Hunts.
BADF
10540
Daystar Drive
Tuscaloosa,
AL 35405
(205)
366-8415
BADF's
Life Hunts hunting wishes
GKTW.com,
Give Kids The World.
visit
Walt Disney World and Central Florida attractions.
kidswishnetwork.com,
Kids Wish Network.
1-888-918-9004
provides
first wishes, funeral assistance
Oldsmar,
Florida
wishland.org,
Wishland.
Give
Kids the World for Southern California
(714)
881-0349
info@wishland.org
newhopeforkids.org,
New Hope for Kids Wish Program.
205
East State Road 436, Fern Park, FL 32730
(407)
331-3059
FAX:
(407) 331-306
Orlando
residents
of Florida
wishuponastar.org,
Wish Upon a Star.
California
Law Enforcement
POB
4000
Visalia,
CA 93278
1.559.733.7753
1.800.821.6805
grant
wishes of children afflicted with high-risk illnesses.
b4k.org
Benefit4Kids
21660
23 Mile Rd
Macomb,
MI 48044
1-877-B4K-KIDO
877-245-5430
info@b4k.org
Benefit4Kids
outdoor
wishes of children
hunting,
fishing and camping trips
magicmoments.org,
Magic Moments
c/o
Children's Hospital of Alabama
1600
7th Avenue South
Birmingham,
AL 35233
(205)
939-9372
fax:
(205) 939-6717
Alabama
Children's
Happiness Foundation
POB 266
Marshfield,
MA 02050
(781)
837-5229
fax:
(781) 837-5229
New
England children
rainbowwishconnection.org,
The Rainbow Connection.
POB 46879
Mt.
Clemens, Mich. 48046-6879
fax:
(810) 783-577
Adventures
for Wish Kids
afwkids.org
Ohio
trips
to sporting events, holiday parties, trips to the zoo.
horsesforhope.com,
Horses for Hope.
G-7428
N. McKinley Rd
Flushing,
MI 48433-9047
810.659.2151
fax:
1.832.213.3800
riding
lessons, guided trail rides
Kid Day
children
come out to our farm
Make-a-Wish/
Help with an Adventure 2
makingmemories.org, advanced breast cancer patients to
fulfill a dream or wish.
dreamflight.org,
Dreamflight (UK)
wish.org,
Make a Wish Organisation
starbright.org,
Starbright Foundation empower seriously ill children
angelwish.org,
Angelwish.
children
living with HIV/AIDS
benefit4kids.org,
Benefit 4 Kids.
Michigan
bertsbigadventure.org,
Bert's Big Adventure
Georgia
carolinasunshine.org,
Carolina Sunshine for
Children.
catchadream.org,
Catch-A-Dream.
outdoor
adventure.
chailifeline.org,
Chai Lifeline.
Jewish
children with life threatening illness.
chefdavidskids.com,
Chef David's Kids.
Florida
cherishedcreations.com,
Cherished Creations
achildswish.org,
A Child's Wish of Greater
New
Orleans.
childrenwithcancerfund.co.uk,
Children With Cancer Fund.
UK
childrensdreamfund.org, Children's Dream Fund.
Florida
childrenswish.org,
The Children's Wish Foundation International.
claytondabney.org,
Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids.
cfdreamholidays.co.uk,
Cystic Fibrosis Dream Holidays.
UK
dcmfwishes.org, Debbie Chisholm Memorial Foundation.
the
Inland Empire
California
dreamcatchersusa.org,
Dream Catchers USA
outdoor
dreams
dreamcometrue.org,
Dream Come True.
Pennsylvania
dreamfactoryinc.org,
The Dream Factory.
kcdream.org,
The Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City.
dreamfoundation.org,
Dream Foundation.
dreamscometrue.org,
Dreams Come True.
gktw.org,
Give Kids The World.
resort
in Orlando Florida
grantedwish.org, Granted Wish Foundation
Canton,
Ohio.
happiness-unlimited.org,
Happiness
adults
with cancer.
New
Jersey
hopekids.org,
HopeKids.
Arizona.
huntofalifetime.org,
Hunt of a Lifetime.
jasonsdreamsforkids.com,
Jasons Dreams for Kids.
kiddskids.com,
Kidd's Kids.
trips
to Disney World
kidswishnetwork.org,
Kids Wish Network
National
wish-granting organization
kristies.org,
Kristie's Foundation.
California
magicmoments.org,
Magic Moments.
Alabama
martylyonsfoundation.org,
Marty Lyons Foundation.
newhopeforkids.org,
New Hope for Kids.
Central
Florida
operationliftoff.com,
Operation Liftoff.
rainbowwishconnection.org,
Rainbow Connection.
Michigan
reachforadream.org.za,
Reach For A Dream Foundation.
South
Africa.
spwish.org,
A Special Wish Foundation.
starlight.org.uk,
Starlight Children's Foundation UK.
sunshinefoundation.org,
The Sunshine Foundation.
twilightwish.org,
Twilight Wish Foundation
Must be
68 years or older.
westernwishes.org, Western Wishes Foundation.
whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk,
When You
Wish
Upon A Star.
willowfoundation.org.uk,
Willow Foundation.
United
Kingdom.
awish.org,
A Wish Come True, Inc. of Rhode Island.
awishwithwings.org,
A Wish with Wings.
Texas
children
wishesandmore.org,
Wishes and More.
Minnesota
wishescanhappen.org,
Wishes Can Happen
Inc.
Ohio
wishingstar.org,
Wishing Star Foundation.
Idaho
wishingwellfoundation.com,
The Wishing Well Foundation, Inc.
Collier
and Lee Counties, Florida.
awishwithwings.org, A Wish
with Wings.
817-469-9474
Fax: 817-275-6005.
basecampccf.tripod.com, B.A.S.E. Camp Children's Cancer
Foundation.
407-297-9648
Fax: 407-298-3928
Milltown, NJ
Children's Happiness Foundation.
800-424-3543
617-837-9609
Fax: 617-837-5229
Make-a-Wish/ Help with an Adventure 3
childrenswishes.org, Children's Hopes and Dreams Wish
Fulfillment Foundation.
973-361-7366
Fax: 908-459-9399
childrenswish.org, Children's Wish Foundation International.
800-323-WISH, 770-393-WISH
Fax: 770-393-0683
childrenswish.ca, Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.
1-800-700-4437, 905-426-5656
Fax: 905-426-4111
dial-a-dream.co.uk, Dial-A-Dream United Kingdom.
0208-530-5589
Fax: 0208-530-4717
dreamscometrue.org, Dreams Come True Pennsylvania.
904-296-3030
Fax: 904-296-4244
dreamfoundation.org, Dream Foundation.
310-444-3070 Fax: 310-444-3071
Fairy God Mother Foundation.
312-573-0028
Fax: 312-573-0047
gktw.org, Give Kids the World.
800-998-KIDS
407-396-1114
Fax: 407-396-1207
grant-a-wish.org, Grant-A-Wish, The Children's Promise
800-933-5470, 410-744-1032
Fax: 410-744-1984
highhopesnh.org, High Hopes Foundation of New Hampshire,
Inc.
800-639-6804
603-429-1010
Fax: 603-429-0037
indianachildrenswishfund.org, Indiana Children's Wish Fund.
317-913-9474. Kids, Inc.
703-455-KIDS
kiddskids.com, Kidd's Kids of Texas.
866-541-5437
Fax: 972-869-9814
kidswishnetwork.org, Kids Wish Network.
888-918-9004
813-891-9374
Fax: 813-814-0612
lifehorse.org, LifeHorse at Grandview Farm and Convenant
Farm.
248-343-8432,
Horse farm for ill children. Free riding lessons, trail
rides and
horse-related field trips
magicmoments.org, Magic Moments.
205-939-9372
Fax: 205-939-6717.
wish.org, Make-A-Wish Foundation.
800-722-9474
602-279-9474
Fax: 602-279-0855
makeawishindia.org, Make-A-Wish Foundation of India.
011-91-022-24461344
Fax: 011-91-022-24460577,
Marty Lyons Foundation.
877-560-WISH
516-745-8966
rainbowwishconnection.org, Rainbow Wish Connection.
248-601-9474
Fax: 248-601-0086
Rotary Wishing Well.
206-462-4606
Fax: 206-454-4383
spwish.org, Special Wish Foundation.
800-486-9474
Fax: 614-575-1866
sunshinefoundation.org, Sunshine Foundation.
800-767-1976
215-396-4770
Fax: 215-396-4774
starlight.org, Starlight Foundation.
310-479-1212
800-315-2580
Fax: 310-479-1235
sunshine.ca, Sunshine Foundation of Canada.
800-461-7935
519-642-0990
Fax: 519-642-1201
campgooddays.org, Teddi Project, Camp Good Days and Special
Times.
800-785-2135
cystic-l.org/handbook/html/the_brass_ring_society__inc.htm,
The
Brass Ring Society.
800 666-WISH
Fax: 407 339-6369
The Children's Dream Factory of Maine.
800-639-1492
207-781-3406
dreamfactoryinc.com, The Dream Factory, Inc.
800-456-7556
502-637-8700
Fax: 502-637-8744
kcdream.org, The Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City, Inc.
913-905-2900
The Lisa Madonia Memorial Fund.
708-366-2057
Fax: 708-366-2065
wishingstar.org, The Wishing Star Foundation.
509-744-3411 Fax: 509-744-3414
wishingwellusa.org, Wishing Well Foundation.
888-ONE-WISH
504-455-9355
wishuponastar.org, Wish Upon a Star.
559-733-7753
800-821-6805
Fax: 559-733-0962
Make-a-Wish/
Help with an Adventure 4
familyvoicesohio.org/uploads/HMG_Wish_Granting_Organizations.pdf,
big list
akidagain.org
offers fun filled
adventures, Parent’s Night Out, and
Hospital visits for
families in Ohio.
andreriveroflife.org
The Andres Sobel
River of Life
Foundation helps with
urgent expenses to
allow single parents to
stay at the
child’s bedside during
catastrophic illness.
angelwish.org
Anglewish grants wishes
to children with
chronic illnesses.
awishwithwings.org
grants magical wishes
for little Texans
with life threatening
conditions.
believeintomorrow.org
must be 17
years old or
younger and receiving
treatment at the
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
Provide programs to
children nationwide.
b4k.org/wish.ht, Benefit
4 Kids’ Outdoor
Wish progra, has been
designed to allow
children through the age
of 17 with
debilitating conditions or
terminal illnesses an
opportunity to experience
the outdoors in a
way they
would not otherwise
have the chance
to do.
bertsbigadventure.org
provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey
to Walt Disney
World for children between
5 and 12
years old with
chronic and terminal
illnesses and their
families.
buckmasters.com/resources/badf/disabled-hunters.aspx Life
Hunts grants hunting
trips to critically
ill and extremely disabled
children and young
adults up to
age 21. Adaptive
Equipment Grants are
awarded through local One
Shot chapters.
campsunshine.org
Nestled alongside the
shores of beautiful
Sebago Lake in
Maine, Camp Sunshine provides respite, support, joy and
hope to children
with life-threatening illnesses
and their immediate
families through various stages
of a child’s
illness. The year-round
progra, is free of
charge to all
families, and includes
24-hour onsite medical
and psychosocial support.
Bereavement groups are
also offered for
families who have lost
a child to
an illness.
catchadream.org
provides once-in-a-lifetime hunting
and fishing experiences
for children under
18 years old who
have a life-threatening illness.
chefdavidskids.com/mission.html Chef
David’s Kids helps
children afflicted with
cancer, leukemia, and pediatric
HIV. They also
help with neglected
and abused children.
childrensdreamfund.org
fulfills dreams of
children 3-18 who
have been diagnosed
with a life threatening illness.
childswish.co, United
Special Sportsman Alliance, Inc. (USSA)
is a 501(c)
(3) non -profit national wish
granting charity that
specializes in sending
critically il l
and disabled youth and
disabled veterans on
the outdoor adventure
of their dreams!
childrenswish.org
Grants wishes to
children under the
age of eighteen
with life threatening
illnesses.
childrenswishendowment.org
provides wishes to
children 3-18 diagnosed
with chronic, life threatening illnesses in
Tammany Parish in
Louisiana. Wish Granting
Organizations –pg2
dcmfwishes.org
Debbie Chishol, Memorial Foundation
grants wishes to
catastrophically ill children
in Southern California.
deliverthedream.org
retreat programs for
families experiencing serious
illness or crisis.
dreamalittle.org creates a
fantasy bedroo, for a
child who has
been affected by
an illness, disease, or
unfortunate family event.
dreamfactoryinc.org
grants dreams to
children diagnosed with
critical or chronic
illnesses who are 3
through 18 years
of age.
dreamfoundation.org
makes dreams come
true for adults
facing life threatening
illness.
dreamscometrue.org
must live in
the Lehigh, PA and
be between the
age of 4
and 17 years
old.
ellefoundation.org
grants second wishes
to 5-18 year
olds in New
York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania with reoccurring
cancer.
flyinryanhawks.org
Adventure Scholarships based
on financial need, character which
reflects Ryan’s principals of
living, and demonstrated passion
and ability to
pursue your adventure
of choice
givengain.com/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?c=1305 Reach
for a Dream
givekidstheworld.org
Give Kids The
World Village is
a 70-acre, nonprofit “storybook”
resort, located near Central Florida’s
most beloved attractions, where children
with life-threatening illnesses
and their families are
treated to weeklong, cost-free fantasy
vacations.
goodcharityfund.org
Terminally Ill Children’s
Fund is dedicated
in helping to
grant wishes of
children who are battling
life threatening conditions.
goteamimpact.org
matching college athletic
teams with children
with life-threatening illness
in Northeast, Mid Atlantic or
Midwest.
grantedwish.org
grants wishes for
the deserving, disabled, and disadvantaged
all over the
world.
happiness-unlimited.org
help bring adults
with cancer the
gift of joy
hopekids.org
child age 0-18
with cancer or
a life-threatening medical
condition enjoys progra, of events centered
around the greater
metropolitan areas of
Phoenix, Minneapolis/St.Paul, Salt
Lake City and Dallas/Fort Worth.
huntofalifetime.org
isn’t your average
Make-A-Wish foundation. They
grant hunting and
fishing dreams for children
age 21 and
under, who have been
diagnosed with life
threatening illnesses.
indianachildrenswishfund.org
grants wishes to
child in Indiana, ages
3-18, with life threatening
illness.
jasonsdreamsforkids.co, grants wishes
for children in the New
Jersey area only.
kidsthatcare.net/index2.php
grants wishes in
and out of
the “toy” box
for cancer patients.
kidswishnetwork.org
grant wishes to
kids between ages
3 and 18
who are battling
life-threatening conditions.
Wish kids can
request just about
anything for their
wish, such as trips
to theme parks, meeting celebrities, travel, and shopping
sprees.
lighthousefamilyretreat.org
serves children with
cancer and their
families at a
seaside retreat to
help the, to laugh restore
family relationships and
find hope in
God.
magicmoments.org
grants only non-medical
wishes for 4-18
year old residents
of Alabama.
makeawishindiana.org
Make A Wish
Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Chapter
martylyonsfoundation.org
Applications will be
accepted for “special
wishes” only for
children chronologically
aged three (3)
through seventeen (17)
years. Children must
also reside, or be
receiving medical treatment in
Florida, New Jersey or
New York.
merlinsmagicwand.org
Applications are accepted
on behalf of
seriously ill, disabled, or disadvantaged children (aged
2-18 inclusive) who
may benefit fro, a
magical day out.
There applications must
be made by EITHER
parents/guardians of these
children or organizations
that work with
these children.
newhopeforkids.org
grants wishes to
children under the
age of nineteen
with life threatening
illnesses
outdoordream.org
grants outdoor adventures
to children who
have been diagnosed
with terminal or life-threatening illnesses.
rideawave.org
gives children with
special needs the
chance to feel
the thrill of
riding a wave
and experience a safe, fun-filled day
at the beach, whether they
are physically,
developmentally or economically challenged.
roomtodreamfoundation.org
mission is to
create healing environments
in hospitals, communities, and
homes for children
and adolescents who
are facing chronic
illnesses.
specialwish.org
grants the wish
of a child
or adolescent (birth
through age 20)
who has been
diagnosed by a physician
with a life-threatening disorder.
spwish.org
grants wishes of
children under 21
with life threatening
disorder
starlight.org To be
eligible for acceptance
into the Great
Escapes family activities
program, a child must have
a serious illness
or a severe
chronic medical condition
that significantly affects
their day-to-day existence.
sunshinefoundation.org
sole purpose is
to answer the
dreams of chronically
ill, seriously ill, physically
challenged and abused
children, ages three to
eighteen, whose families cannot
fulfill their requests
due to the financial
strain that child's
illness may cause. Wish
Granting Organizations –pg4
tenderwishes.org/contact_us
must reside in
the Regional Municipality
of Niagara.
thesamfund.org
supports young adult
cancer survivors in
the United States
as they recover
fro, the financial impact of
cancer treatment
treeofwishes.co, Wish
Support Community |
Tree of Wishes
allows member to
post and grant
each others wishes.
wish.org
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants
wishes of children
2 ½ years
and younger than
18 years old with
a progressive, degenerative or
malignant condition that
places the child’s
life in danger.
wishingwellusa.org
fulfills the fondest
wish of any
child not expected
to reach age
18.
wishuponahero.co, largest
social helping website.
It allows people
to help each
other directly. Post a
wish or
be a hero.
wishuponastar.org grants
wishes of children
afflicted with high
risk and life
threatening illnesses in California, ages 3
to 18 years
old.
British Make-a-Wish
make-a-wish.org.uk
starlight.org.uk
Canadian Make-a-Wish
childrenswish.ca,
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.
dreamstakeflight.ca,
Dreams Take Flight.
Canada
starlightcanada.org,
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation Canada.
sunshine.ca,
Sunshine Dreams for Kids.
tenderwishes.org,
Tender Wishes Foundation
Niagara
Falls, Ontario
makeawish.ca, 888 822 9474
wishmaker.ca
Volume 6. Childhood Cancer Guide 2
Chapter 1. A List of
Childhood Cancer Centers by Country
childrensoncologygroup.org/index.php/locations,
lists childhood cancer centers and hospitals in about eight countries
childrensoncologygroup.org, Children's Oncology Group,
(COG).
childrensoncologygroup.org/index.php/locations, directory of
COG
locations
United
States Childhood Cancer Hospitals and Centers 1
Go to childrensoncologygroup.org/index.php/locations to see
the cancer centers near you and also to see if they have a website.
advocatehealthcare.com/
nemours.org/
luriechildrens.org/Explore.aspx
archildrens.org/
mdandersonorlando.org/
augusta.edu/
baptisthealth.net/
txch.org/
baystatehealth.com/
beaumonthospitals.com/
unitypoint.org/blankchildrens/pediatric-specialist-in-hematology-oncology.aspx
browardhealth.org/
bannerhealth.com/
carilion.com/
csmc.edu/
aflaccancercenter.org/
childrensomaha.org/
childrenshospitaloakland.org/
thechildrenshospital.org/
akronchildrens.org/cms/subsite/23bae8c293eab55c/index.html
childrensal.org/
childrenshospitalla.org/
choc.org/
research.chop.edu/programs/cccr/
chp.edu/CHP/bmttransplant
chw.org/
childrensmn.org/services/cancerandblooddisorders/
childrens-mercy.org/
childrensnational.org/
sncrf.org/
cincinnatichildrens.org/
cityofhope.org/
herbertirvingchildren.org/
ccmckids.org/
cookchildrens.org/
danafarberbostonchildrens.org/
hitchcock.org/
childrensdayton.org/
dellchildrens.net/
driscollchildrens.org/
ecu.edu/
etch.com/
floatinghospital.org/
leememorial.org/
hackensackumc.org/our-services/joseph-m-sanzari-childrens-hospital/
devoschildrens.org/
himasanpablo.com/
stvincenthospital.org/
hurleymc.com/
allkids.org/
med.nyu.edu/
luhs.org/rmch/
mdanderson.org/children
mamc.amedd.army.mil/
marshfieldclinic.org/
multicare.org/
massgeneral.org/children
mayo.edu/
mcchildrenshospital.com/
musckids.com/
mskcc.org/
memorialhealth.com/
sahealth.com/
phd.msu.edu/
jjccc.com/
missionhospitals.org/
aecom.yu.edu/
mssm.edu/peds/hematology_oncology/
muhealth.org/
saintfrancis.com/
mch.com/
kosairchildrens.com/
winthrop.org/departments/specialtycenters/cancer-center-for-kids/
ohsudoernbecher.com/
palmettohealth.org/
hmc.psu.edu/
phoenixchildrens.com/
intermountainhealthcare.org/hospitals/primarychildrens/Pages/home.aspx
shmcchildren.org/
chsd.org/
uhhospitals.org/rainbow/services/hematology-and-oncology
legacyhealth.org/
cancercare4kids.com/
roswellpark.org/
stchristophershospital.com/
stjohn.org/
stjosephschildrens.com/
stjosephshealth.org/
stjude.org/
slrmc.org/
stvincent.org/
65.36.184.133/english/index.asp
sanfordhealth.org/
cottagehealth.org/
sw.org/
seattlechildrens.org/
sutterhealth.org/
erlanger.org/
thechildrenshospitalnashville.com/
promedica.org/
pediatrics.ucsf.edu/pediatric-specialties/hematologyoncology
ttuhsc.edu/
ahsc.arizona.edu/
uchicagokidshospital.org/
hospital.uic.edu/
uky.edu/
umm.edu/
umassmemorialhealthcare.org/umass-memorial-medical-center/services-treatments/childrens-medical-center/z-list-pediatric-services/cancer-care
cancer.umn.edu/
unmc.edu/
hsc.unm.edu/
urmc.rochester.edu/pediatrics/
usouthal.edu/
pediatrics.uthscsa.edu/hem-onc/
uwchildrenshospital.org/
childrens.com/ccbd
vanderbiltchildrens.com/
wakehealth.edu/
stlouischildrens.org/
childrensdmc.org/
cornellpediatrics.org/ser_div/hem_onc/
home.ccr.cancer.gov/oncology/pediatric, National Institute
of
Health Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Treatment Center.
877-624-4878
301-496-4256
nccn.org/members/network.asp, National Comprehensive Cancer
Network.
215-690-0300
Fax: 215-690-0280
childrenshospitalla.org, Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
323- 669-2121
cityofhope.org, City of Hope National Medical Center.
800-535-7119
stjude.org, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
901-495-3300
mayoclinic.org
Mayo Clinic and Foundation for Medical
Education and Research.
507-284-2511
Fax: 507-284-0161
tch.harvard.edu, Children's Hospital, Boston.
617-355-6000
chop.edu, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
215-590-1000
childrensmemorial.org, Children's Memorial Hospital Chicago.
773-880-4000
mskcc.org, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
800-525-2225
home.ccr.cancer.gov/oncology/pediatric, National Cancer
Institute.
877-624-4878
301-496-4256
seattlechildrens.org, Seattle Children's Hospital.
206-526-2000
mdanderson.org, MD Anderson Cancer Center-University of
Texas.
800-392-1611
United States Childhood Cancer Hospitals and Centers 2
Advocate Children's Hospital-Oak Lawn
4440 W. 95th Street, Room 1516H, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453, United
States
708 684-4094
IL
Advocate Children's Hospital-Park Ridge
1675 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, United States
IL
Albany Medical Center
47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208-3419, United States
(518) 262-5889
NY
Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
302 651-5500
DE
Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
773 880-4562
IL
Arkansas Children's Hospital
One Children's Way, Little Rock, AR, 72202-3591, United
States
501 320-1494
AR
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
50 W. Sturtevant Street, Orlando, FL, 32806, United States
(321) 841-8588
FL
Augusta University Medical Center
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA, 30912-3730, United States
706 721-3626
GA
Baptist Hospital of Miami
8900 North Kendall Drive, Miami, FL, 33176, United States
(786) 596-1960
FL
Baylor College of Medicine/Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer
Center
6701 Fannin St. Suite 1410, Houston, TX, 77030-2399, United
States
(832) 822-4242
TX
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA, 01199, United States
413 764-5316
MA
Beaumont Children's Hospital-Royal Oak
3577 W 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48073-6769, United
States
248 551-0360
MI
BI-LO Charities Children's Cancer Center
900 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC, 29605, United States
803 455-8898
SC
Blank Children's Hospital
1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
515 241-8912
IA
Bronson Methodist Hospital
601 John Street, Suite M-005, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007-5381,
United States
269 341-6350
MI
Broward Health Medical Center
1600 South Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33316, United
States
(954) 355-5488
FL
C S Mott Children's Hospital
1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5238,
United States
MI
Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center
1465 South Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63104, United States
314 577-5638
MO
Cardon Children's Medical Center
1400 South Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ, 85202, United States
480-412-4100
AZ
Carilion Clinic Children's Hospital
1906 Belleview Avenue, Roanoke, VA, 24014, United States
540 981-7376
VA
Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Cancer Institute
1000 Blythe BLVD, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
704 355-2000
NC
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048-1865, United
States
(310) 423-4423
CA
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Egleston
1405 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA, 30322, United
States
404 785-1112
GA
Children's Hospital and Medical Center of Omaha
8200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68114-4113, United States
NE
Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland
747 52nd Street, Oakland, CA, 94609-1809, United States
(510) 428-3324
CA
Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO, 80045, United States
720 777-1234
CO
Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron
One Perkins Square, Akron, OH, 44308-1062, United States
330 543-8730
OH
Children's Hospital New Orleans
200 Henry Clay AVE, New Orleans, LA, 70118, United States
504 896-9740
LA
Children's Hospital of Alabama
1802 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United
States
(205) 939-9285
AL
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, United States
323 669-2121
CA
Children's Hospital of Orange County
1201 West La Veta Avenue, Orange, CA, 92868, United States
714 997-3000
CA
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3501 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United
States
(267) 426-0948
PA
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States
412 692-5055
PA
Children's Hospital of San Antonio
333 North Santa Rosa Street, San Antonio, TX, 78207, United
States
TX
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
9000 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, United
States
414 456-4170
WI
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis
2525 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United
States
612 813-5940
MN
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
816 234-3265
MO
Children's National Medical Center
111 Michigan Ave NW, Suite W4-600, Washington, DC,
20010-2970, United States
202 476-2800
DC
Children's Specialty Center of Nevada II
601 South Rancho Drive, #C26, Las Vegas, NV, 89109-2306,
United States
(702) 384-0013
NV
Childrens Hospital-King's Daughters
601 Childrens Lane, Norfolk, VA, 23507-1971, United States
757 668-7243
VA
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45229-3039, United States
513 636-4266
OH
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
1500 E Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010, United States
626 256-4673
CA
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44195-5217, United States
216 444-5517
OH
Columbia University/Herbert Irving Cancer Center
161 Fort Washington Avenue I-7, New York, NY, 10032-1537,
United States
212 305 5808
NY
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
282 Washington St., Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
860 545-9630
CT
Cook Children's Medical Center
801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76104-9958, United
States
682 885-2580
TX
Covenant Children's Hospital
4000 24th Street, Lubbock, TX, 79410, United States
(806) 725-4840
TX
Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
(617) 632-4580
MA
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center/Norris Cotton Cancer
Center
1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH, 03756, United States
603 650-5541
NH
Dayton Children's Hospital
1 Children's Plaza, Dayton, OH, 45404-1815, United States
937 641-3111
OH
Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
4900 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78723, United States
513 324-0000
TX
Driscoll Children's Hospital
3533 South Alameda, Corpus Christi, TX, 78411-1721, United
States
(361) 694-5311
TX
Duke University Medical Center
315 Trent Drive, Durham, NC, 27710, United States
919 684-3401
NC
East Carolina University
600 Moye Boulevard, Greenville, NC, 27834, United States
(252) 744-4676
NC
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital
2018 Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN, 37916, United States
865 541-8266
TN
Eastern Maine Medical Center
489 State Street, Bangor, ME, 4401, United States
(207) 973-7572
ME
El Paso Children's Hospital
4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79905, United States
(915) 545-6816
TX
Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington Street, N.E.M.C. #14, Boston, MA, 02111,
United States
617 636-5535
MA
Florida Hospital Orlando
601 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
407 303-2090
FL
Geisinger Medical Center
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA, 17822, United States
PA
Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
9981 S. Healthpark Drive, Suite #156, Ft. Myers, FL, 33908,
United States
239 343-5333
FL
Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Propspect Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, United States
(551) 996-5437
NJ
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital at Spectrum Health
100 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-2560, United States
616 391-2086
MI
HIMA San Pablo Oncologic Hospital
100 Luis Munoz Marin Avenue, Caguas, PR, 00726, United
States
PR
HSHS Saint Vincent Hospital Regional Cancer Center
835 S Van Buren Street, Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
920 433-8889
WI
Hurley Medical Center
One Hurley Plaza, Flint, MI, 48503, United States
810 762-7303
MI
Inova Fairfax Hospital
8505 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA, 22031, United States
(571) 226-5600
VA
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
501 Sixth Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, United
States
727 767-7451
FL
Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, United States
410 955-7385
MD
Kaiser Permanente-Oakland
1600 Eureka Rd, Sacramento, CA, 95661, United States
(916) 474-2170
CA
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
1319 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
808 586-2979
HI
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone
550 1st Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
NY
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg
2545 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United
States
(484) 884-3347
PA
Loma Linda University Medical Center
11175 Campus Street, Loma Linda, CA, 92350, United States
(909) 558-4076
CA
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA
Medical Cente
1124 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA, 90502, United States
CA
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S. 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60153-5594, United States
708 327-9135
IL
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford University
1000 Welch Road, Suite 300, Palo Alto, CA, 95798, United
States
650 723-5535
CA
M D Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 087, Houston, TX, 77030-4095,
United States
713 792-6620
TX
Madigan Army Medical Center
9040A Jackson Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98431, United States
(253) 968-1876
WA
Maine Children's Cancer Program
100 Campus Drive, Unit 107, Scarborough, ME, 04074-9308,
United States
(207) 396-7565
ME
Marshfield Clinic
1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449-5772, United States
(715) 387-5511 x93050
WI
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center
311 South L Street, P.O. Box 5299, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United
States
253 403-3481
WA
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Yawkey 8B, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
617 726-2000
MA
Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA
757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
CA
Mayo Clinic
200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905-0001, United States
507 284-2652
MN
Medical City Dallas Hospital
7777 Forest Lane, D-400, Dallas, TX, 75230, United States
972 566-6647
TX
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29425, United States
843 792-2957
SC
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC, 20007-2197, United
States
DC
Memorial Regional Hospital/Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL, 33021, United States
(954) 265-2234
FL
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, United States
212 639-2000
NY
Memorial University Medical Center
4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA, 31404, United States
912 350-8194
GA
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
607 S. New Ballas Road, Suite 2415, St. Louis, MO, 63141,
United States
(314) 251-6986
MO
Methodist Children's Hospital of South Texas
7711 Louis Pasteur Drive, Suite 306, San Antonio, TX,
78229-3993, United States
210 614-4011
TX
Michigan State University Clinical Center
1200 E. Michigan Avenue Lansing, Lansing, MI, 48912, United
States
(517) 355-5911
MI
Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach
2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA, 90801, United States
562 933-8600
CA
Mission Hospital-Memorial Campus
509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
828 213-9770
NC
Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Campus
111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY, 10467, United States
NY
Morristown Medical Center
100 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
973-971-6720
NJ
Mount Sinai Hospital
1470 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10029, United States
212 241-7022
NY
MUHC-Women's and Children's Hospital
404 Keene Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
573 882-3961
MO
Natalie Warren Bryant Cancer Center at Saint Francis
6161 South Yale Avenue, Tulsa, OK, 74136, United States
918 502-6720
OK
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892, United States
(301) 496-4256
MD
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Dr., Columbus, OH, 43205-2696, United States
614 722-3552
OH
Naval Medical Center -San Diego
34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA, 92134, United States
619/532-6875
CA
Nemours Children's Clinic - Pensacola
5153 N. Ninth Avenue, Pensacola, FL, 32504, United States
850 505-4790
FL
Nemours Children's Clinic-Jacksonville
807 Childrens Way, Jacksonville, FL, 32207, United States
(904) 697-3789
FL
Nemours Children's Hospital
13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
407 650-7230
FL
New York Medical College
40 Sunshine Cottage Rd, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
914 493-7997
NY
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07112-2094, United States
973 926-7161
NJ
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3100 Southwest 62nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33155, United States
305 662-8360
FL
Norton Children's Hospital
231 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United
States
502 629-6000
KY
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
704 384-5227
NC
NYU Winthrop Hospital
259 First Street, Mineola, NY, 11501, United States
516 663-9400
NY
Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA, 70121, United
States
(504) 842-5230
LA
Oregon Health and Science University
3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR, 97239,
United States
OR
Palmetto Health Richland
7 Richland Medical Park, Suite 203, Columbia, SC,
29203-6897, United States
803 434-3533
SC
Penn State Children's Hospital
500 University Drive H085, Room C7830, Hershey, PA,
17033-0850, United States
717 531-6012
PA
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
1919 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85016-7710, United States
(602) 933-0920
AZ
Primary Children's Hospital
100 North Mario Capecchi Drive, 4th Floor North, Salt Lake
City, UT, 84113-1100, United States
801 662-4700
UT
Providence Alaska Medical Center
3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
(907) 212-6700
AK
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's
Hospital
101 W. 8th Avenue, P.O. Box 2555, Spokane, WA, 99220-2555,
United States
509 474-2777
WA
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA, 92123-4282, United
States
858 966-5811
CA
Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital
11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44106-5000, United States
216 844-3345
OH
Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
2801 North Gantenbein Avenue, Portland, OR, 97227, United
States
(503) 413-2200
OR
Rhode Island Hospital
2 Dudley St, Providence, RI 02905, United States
401 444-5171
RI
Riley Hospital for Children
705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United
States
317 274-8784
IN
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children-Presbyterian Saint Luke's
Medical
1719 East 19th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80218, United States
(303) 832-2344
CO
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
665 Elm Street, Buffalo, NY, 14263, United States
716 845-2333
NY
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson
University
195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United
States
732 235-5437
NJ
Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children
160 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19134, United States
215 427-5000
PA
Saint John Hospital and Medical Center
22101 Moross Road, Detroit, MI, 48236, United States
313 647-3200
MI
Saint Joseph's Hospital/Children's Hospital-Tampa
3001 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33607,
United States
(813) 321-6820
FL
Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center
703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, United States
973 754-3230
NJ
Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, United States
901 595-3300
TN
Saint Jude Midwest Affiliate
530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61637, United
States
309 624-4945
IL
Saint Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute
100 E. Idaho Street, Boise, ID, 83712-6297, United States
208 381-2711
ID
Saint Mary's Hospital
901 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33407, United States
561 840-6125
FL
Saint Peter's University Hospital
254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
732 745-6674
NJ
Saint Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center
2001 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
317 338-4673
IN
San Jorge Children's Hospital
258 Calle San Jorge, San Juan, 00912, Puerto Rico
787 727-1000
PR
Sanford Broadway Medical Center
801 Broadway North, Fargo, ND, 58122, United States
(701) 234-2735
ND
Sanford USD Medical Center - Sioux Falls
1305 W 18th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57117-5039, United
States
605 333-7171
SD
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
400 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, United
States
805 569-8394
CA
Scott and White Memorial Hospital
2401 S 31st ST, Temple, TX, 76508, United States
(254) 935-5179
TX
Seattle Children's Hospital
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
206 987-2106
WA
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
2401 W. Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21215, United
States
410 601-5864
MD
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
4700 Sunset Blvd, 3B, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, United States
(323) 783-3373
CA
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
801 North Rutledge, Springfield, IL, 62702, United States
IL
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210, United States
315 464-5294
NY
Stony Brook University Medical Center
101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, United States
(631) 444-7720
NY
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
2800 L Street, Sacramento, CA, 95816, United States
(916) 469-9337
CA
T C Thompson Children's Hospital
910 Blackford Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, United States
423 778-7289
TN
Tampa General Hospital
One Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, United States
FL
The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial
2221 Murphy Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
(615) 342-7339
TN
The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of
New York
269-01 76th Ave., Room 255, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, United
States
718 470-3460
NY
The Toledo Hospital/Toledo Children's Hospital
2142 N. Cove Blvd., 5th Floor West, Toledo, OH, 43606,
United States
419 291-9500
OH
UCSF Medical Center-Mission Bay
1450 Third Street, San Francisco, CA, 94158, United States
415 476-3831
CA
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
450 West Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
919 966-1178
NC
University Medical Center
602 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX, 79415, United States
(806) 775-8600
TX
University of Arizona Medical Center-University Campus
1501 N Campbell Avenue, P O box 245073, Tucson, AZ,
85724-5073, United States
520 626-8278
AZ
University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
4501 X Street, Sacramento, CA, 95817, United States
(916) 734-2782
CA
University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center
5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, United
States
(773) 702-6808
IL
University of Florida
1600 SW Archer RD, Gainesville, FL, 32610-0296, United
States
352 392-5633
FL
University of Illinois
840 S. Wood Street, Chicago, IL, 60612-4325, United States
312 996-6143
IL
University of Iowa/Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, United States
319 356-1905
IA
University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center
800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY, 40536, United States
859 323-5694
KY
University of Maryland/Greenebaum Cancer Center
22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
410 328-2808
MD
University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA, 01655, United States
508 856-4225
MA
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Sylvester
Cancer Center
1475 Northwest 12th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
305 585-5635
FL
University of Minnesota/Masonic Cancer Center
420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455-0392, United
States
612 626-2778
MN
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N State Street, Jackson, MS, 39216-4505, United States
601 984-5220
MS
University of Nebraska Medical Center
S 42nd St and Emile St, Omaha, NE, 68198, United States
402 559-7257
NE
University of New Mexico Cancer Center
1201 Camino de Salud, Albuquerque, NM 87106, United States
505 272-4461
NM
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
1100 North Lindsey, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
(405) 271-4412
OK
University of Rochester
601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY, 14642, United States
585 275-2981
NY
University of South Alabama
1504 Springhill Avenue, Suite 5230, Mobile, AL, 36604,
United States
251 405-5115
AL
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, United States
(210) 567-7477
TX
University of Vermont College of Medicine
89 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, VT, 05405, United States
802 847-2850
VT
University of Virginia Cancer Center
1300 Jefferson Park Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, 22908,
United States
(434) 924-5105
VA
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
1675 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53792-0001, United States
608 263-6200
WI
University Pediatric Hospital
Barrio Monacenno, Carretera 22 Rio Piedras, PR 00935
PR
UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75390-9063, United
States
214 456-2382
TX
Valley Children's Hospital
9300 Valley Children's Place, Madera, CA, 93638-8762, United
States
559 353-5480
CA
Vanderbilt University/Ingram Cancer Center
2200 Pierce Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37232, United States
615 936-1762
TN
Vannie Cook Children's Clinic
101 West Expressway 83, McAllen, TX, 78503, United States
(956) 661-9840
TX
Virginia Commonwealth University/Massey Cancer Center
401 College Street, Richmond, VA, 23298, United States
804 828-9605
VA
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Medical Center BLVD, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157-1081, United
States
336 716-4085
NC
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20889-5600, United States
(202) 782-0421
MD
Washington University School of Medicine
One Children's Place, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
(314) 454-6018
MO
Wayne State University/Karmanos Cancer Institute
3901 Beaubien Blvd., Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
313 745-5515
MI
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
525 E. 68th Street, New York, NY, 10065, United States
212 746-3400
NY
West Virginia University Charleston
830 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV, 25302, United
States
304 388-1552
WV
West Virginia University Healthcare
One Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV, 26506, United
States
304 293-1217
WV
Yale University
333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06520, United States
203 785-4640
CT
Canada
Childhood Cancer Centers
kidscancer.bc.ca/
kgh.on.ca/
cancercare.mb.ca/
hsj.qc.ca/
cheo.on.ca./
sickkids.ca/
iwk.nshealth.ca/
mcmasterchildrenshospital.ca/
carme.scf.sk.ca/
Alberta Children's Hospital
2888 Shaganappi Trail, NW, Calgary, AB, T3B 6A8, Canada
403 955-7396
British Columbia Children's Hospital
4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V4, Canada
604 875-2322
Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General
Hospital
25 King St W, Kingston, ON K7L 5P9, Canada
(613) 549-6666 x3833
ON
CancerCare Manitoba
675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9, Canada
204 787-2197
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine
3175 Ch Cote-Sainte Catherine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada
514 345-4969
Children's Hospital
800 Commissioners Rd E, London, ON N6A 5W9, Canada
519 685-8500
ON
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
401 Smyth RD, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1, Canada
613 737-7600
ON
CHU de Quebec-Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite Laval
(CHUL)
2705 Boulevard Laurier, Quebec, QC, G1V 4G2, Canada
418 656-4141
Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
416 813-7500
ON
IWK Health Centre
5980 University Ave, Halifax, NS B3K 6R8, Canada
902 470-8888
Janeway Child Health Centre
300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, Newfoundland and
Labrador, Canada, A1B 3V6
McMaster Children's Hospital at Hamilton Health Sciences
1200 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada
905 521-2100
ON
Saskatoon Cancer Centre
#20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 4H4, Canada
306 655-2744
The Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC
1001 Boulevard Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
(514) 412-4400
University of Alberta Hospital
8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7, Canada
(780) 407-8790
Australia
Childhood Cancer Centers
gheps.health.gld.gov.au.rch/
rch.org.au/ccc
sch.edu.au/
chw.edu.au/
wch.sa.gov.au/
John Hunter Children's Hospital
Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights NSW 2305, Australia
61 2 49 213080
Lady Cilento Children's Hospital
501 Stanley St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
0011 61 7 3636 9099
Monash Medical Center-Clayton Campus
246 Clayton Rd, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
Princess Margaret Hospital Roberts Road, Subiaco, Perth
Western Australia 6008
61 8 934 08234
Royal Children's Hospital
Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
03 9345-5522
Sydney Children's Hospital
Level One South, Sydney Children's Hospital, High Street,
Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia
61 2 9382 1111
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
212 Hawkesbury Rd, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia
011 612 9845 0000
Women's and Children's Hospital-Adelaide
72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA, 5006, Australia
61 8 8161 7000
Chapter
2. Children’s Cancer Summer Camps
Find
a Cancer Summer Camp
Some are free, some ask for a modest fee.
I have yet to see a for-profit children’s summer camp doing
it as a business but then again I trust no NGOs.
Children's Oncology Camping Association
International, COCA-I
cocai.org
campchannel.com
Camp Quality USA National Headquarters
2311 East Cragmont, Springfield, MO 65804
417-877-0177
info@campqualityusa.com
campqualityusa.org
allensguide.com/specialneeds/oncology, Allen's Guide's list
of
oncology camps.
Childhood Cancer Summer Camp Websites
find.acacamps.org/finding_special_needs.php
campcarole.org
campdream.org
camphopewell.com/camps.html
campkesemnational.org/asu
campqualitynj.org
campqualityusa.com
campsunshine.org
angelonmyshoulder.org, Angel On My Shoulder. Camp Angel and Camp Teen Angel: cost-free
weekend retreats for kids affected by cancer through a loved one. Held at Camp Luther in Three Lakes,
Wisconsin, and Camp Manito-Wish YMCA in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. Dates, photos, forms, and program details.
azcampsunrise.org, Arizona Camp Sunrise. Overnight program for ages 8 to 16 who have
or had cancer, for siblings, and day camp for ages 3 to 7. Calendar, programs, and message board for
registered campers. In Payson, Arizona.
barretstown.org, Barretstown. An operation which offers life-enhancing
programmes for seriously ill children, and support for parents and carers. Includes map, history and donation
information.
boggycreek.org, Camp Boggy Creek. Free weeklong summer sessions, in Eustis,
Florida, for ages 7 to 16, with life-threatening and chronic illnesses. Includes family weekends, annual schedule by
illness, medical facilities, and application.
campbarnabas.org, Camp Barnabas. Christian camp for kids and teens, ages 7 to
17, with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities. Activities, scholarships, calendar, and
staff. In Purdy, Missouri.
campcare.org, Camp Care.
Provides children with cancer the opportunity to go to camp, have fun,
and meet others like themselves.
Includes mission statement, events, photo gallery, links, contacts, and
a guestbook. [North Carolina]
campcoholo.com, Camp CoHoLo.
Provides camping experiences to children with cancer and blood
disorders. Features information about
camp life, volunteers, photo gallery, and contacts. [Nebraska]
campdebbielou.com, Camp Debbie Lou. Invites the entire family of cancer stricken
children for a summer camping experience.
Includes information about camp, who can attend, and volunteer
opportunities.
campdream.org, Camp Mak-A-Dream. A cost-free camp for children and young
adults with cancer located in Montana and operated by Children's Oncology Camp
Foundation. Offers a variety of
activities including swimming, a ropes course and archery.
campgooddays.org, Camp Good Days and Special Times. Provides programs and services to improve the
quality of life for children and families whose lives have been touched by
cancer and other life challenges.
camphappydays.org, Camp Happy Days. Special annual camp for children with
cancer. Information, location, and
counselor application.
camphobekids.org, Camp Hobe.
Offers day camp, for cancer patients ages 4 to 5; overnight camps for
ages 6 to 12 and ages 13 to 19, siblings included. Pictures, stories, announcements, and
events. In Tooele, Utah.
campmagicalmoments.org, Camp Magical Moments. Offers children with cancer a place of
retreat in an environment of fun, friendship, and love. Features camp information, news, message board,
photo gallery, funding opportunities, and how to volunteer. [Idaho]
campmillennium.org, Camp Millennium. A summer camp for children dealing with
cancer. Features a picture gallery,
events, donation opportunities, contacts, and registration information. [Oregon]
campquality.org, Camp Quality. Non-profit, volunteer organization that
provides a free week-long camping experience and year-round support program for
children with cancer and their families.
Camps are held at five Canadian locations. Photos, activities, and contact information.
campquality.org.au, Australia, Camp Quality. Non-profit, volunteer organization providing
support for children with cancer. Holds
children's camps and family camps at locations throughout Australia. Programs, dates, locations, and registration
form.
campquality.org.hk, Camp Quality Hong Kong. Providing year-round support for children
undergoing treatment for cancer and their families. Features latest camp news, calendar,
fundraising, links, and a message board.
campqualityohio.org, Camp Quality Ohio. Free week-long camp and year-round support
services for children with cancer and their families. Dates, photos, camp song, and camper and
companion registration forms.
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA. Offers special children diagnosed with cancer
a chance to attend camp. Includes
schedule, how to help, news, pictures, and links to locations.
campqualityusa.org/mi/Home.aspx, Camp Quality Michigan. Provides a camping experience for children
with cancer. Includes how to become a
contributor, a dream list, staff applications, events, pictures, and contact
information.
camprisingsun.com, Camp Rising Sun. A free camp for children who have been
diagnosed with cancer. Information
provided about campers, staff, reunions, memories, and how to donate. [Connecticut]
campsam.org, Camp Smile-A-Mile. Summer camp for tots, kids, and teens with
cancer; weekend family camps; and fall single-day events. Activities, medical information, staff, and
schedule. In Alexander City, Alabama.
campsanguinity.org, Camp Sanguinity. Allows kids a chance to make friends and
share experiences with other young cancer patients. Includes camp history, how to donate or
volunteer, and a photo gallery.
campsunshinedreams.com, Camp Sunshine Dreams. A camp for children with cancer and their
siblings. Features photographs, donors,
calendar, links, forms, and contact information. /takumta.org%2F"
camptrillium.com, Camp Trillium. Offers free programs to children with cancer
and their families. Has two permanent
camp sites in Ontario: Garratt's Island, near Sandbanks Provincial Park; and
Rainbow Lake, in Waterford. Also operates
summer day camps in eight cities.
Program information, photos, volunteer and staff opportunities, and
forms.
childrenscancerconnection.org, The Heart Connection
Children's Cancer Program. Provides free
summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings. Information provided about events, programs,
volunteers, and funding. [Iowa]
cocai.org, Children's Oncology Camping Association
International. Provides resources and
ideas for those offering a summer camp experience to children diagnosed with
cancer.
dreamdayoncapecod.wordpress.com, Dream Day on Cape Cod. Non-profit organization providing seriously
ill children and their families with respite from hospitals and treatments
through summer camp sessions and annual holiday events on Cape Cod,
Massachusetts.
dreamstreetfoundation.org, Dream Street Foundation. Dedicated to providing a free camping program
to children with chronic or life threatening diseases. Includes information about program, how to
volunteer, calendar of events, and a photo gallery.
eaglemount.org, Eagle Mount.
Creates therapeutic and recreational opportunities for people of all
ages and disabilities. Information
provided about programs available, how to participate, staff, events, picture
gallery, and contacts. [Montana]
firstdescents.org, First Descents. Free seven-day kayak camp in Vail, Colorado
for young adults ages 15 to 25 with cancer.
Camp history, agenda, message board, and applications.
happinessiscamping.org, Happiness Is Camping. Free traditional overnight camp for girls and
boys ages 6-16. Campers attend from one
to four weeks, depending on their health.
Staffed by doctors and nurses from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Center, Blairstown, New Jersey. Program,
dates, FAQ, and registration form.
holeinthewallgang.org, Hole In The Wall Gang. No-fee camp for youth, ages 7 to 15, with
cancer and serious blood diseases, who reside in New England, New York or New
Jersey. Activities, program schedules,
and medical and staff information.
kidscanceralliance.org, Kids Cancer Alliance. Programs for youth ages 7 to 17. Schedule, application, photo gallery, and
contact information.
mycampsunshine.com, Camp Sunshine. Programs for kids, aged 7 to 12, and teens,
aged 13 to 18, with cancer; sibling and family weekends. Activities, calendar, medical staff, applications,
and history. In Rutledge, Georgia.
okizu.org, Camp Okizu.
Week-long camps for children with cancer, or for siblings; weekend
programs for families, or teens and siblings.
Program details, calendar, and staff information. In Novato, California.
onestepcamp.org, One Step at a Time Camp. Seven summer programs for youth, ages 7 to
19, diagnosed with cancer and leukemia.
Includes program details, activities, and calendar of events.
ooch.org, Camp Oochigeas.
Provides an active, outdoor experience for children with cancer. Also offers chemotherapy treatment
onsite. Features fact sheet, what's new,
how to get involved, history, directions, facilities, and photographs. [Ontario, Canada]
specialdays.camp, Special Days Camps. Summer and winter camps in Brighton, Michigan
for children ages 6 to 17 who have or have had cancer. Also offers week-long Partners Camp for the
brothers and sisters of children with cancer.
Includes news, FAQs, and forms.
specialove.org, Special Love. Offers camping experience, support, and
resources for children with cancer in the Virginia, Maryland and Metropolitan
D.C. areas.
takumta.org, Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.
Offers a safe and challenging camping experience for Vermont children
who have had cancer. Includes history,
funding, news, donations, gallery, links, and contact information.
tlccamp.org, TLC Camp.
Day camp for children with cancer and a sibling. Features program information, pictures,
guestbook, registration, and camper application. [Illinois]
victoryjunction.org, Victory Junction Gang Camp. A special camp for special kids with health
care needs.
wapiyapi.org, Camp Wapiyapi.
Provides at no cost, a respite for children with cancer and their
families. Features camp history,
volunteering, photographs, reunions, and contact information.
Children’s
Cancer Camps/ Children’s Oncology Camps by U.S. State
Alabama
campsam.org, Camp Smile-A-Mile. SAM
camprapahope.org, Camp Rap-A-Hope.
Arizona
azcampsunrise.org, Arizona Camp Sunrise
From the Southwest Kids' Cancer Foundation.
Jumping Mouse Camp, Inc.
215 North Bonito
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
502-774-9608
candlelightersaz.org/pages/?id=7, Candlelighters Weekend
Family
Retreat.
Located in the mountains near Tucson, Arizona
Arkansas
Camp Aldersgate
2000 Aldersgate Road
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-225-1444
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
California
theseanyfoundation.org Seany's Camp Reach for the Sky.
Southern California
okizu.org, Camp Okizu.
Northern California.
ocf-ocf.org, World's Greatest Camp.
Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children and Families
POB 6023
Orange, CA 92863-6023
Orange County Foundation for
Oncology Children and Families.
lbcancerleague.org/Pages/Events/Camp%20Summersault/Camp%20
Summersault.php Camp Summer Sault.
Long Beach Cancer League
936 Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813
562-437-0792
Camp Sunburst
5350 Commerce Blvd. Suite I
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-588-9477.
adminatsunburstprojects.org
tuolumnetrails.org, Tuolumne Trails.
22988 Ferretti Road
Groveland, CA 95321
800 678-5102
Groveland, California near Yosemite National Park.
Colorado
firstdescents.org, First Descents, a Kayak camp for young
adults
with cancer. Camp is in Vail, Colorado.
silverliningfoundation.org, The Silver Lining Ranch. Kids
Stuff
Foundation Inc.
1490 Ute Ave, Aspen CO 81611
970-925-9540, Fax 970-544-0565
wapiyapi.org, Camp Wapiyapi.
191 University Boulevard, Suite 294
Denver, CO 80206
info@wapiyapi.org
303 534-0883
Week-long camps in the mountains near Estes Park.
roundupriverranch.org/ Roundup River Ranch.
Gypsum, CO
camperrecruiter@roundupriverranch.org
A member of the Paul Newman Serious Fun Camps for kids
nighthawkranchcolorado.org/index.html Nighthawk Ranch.
Guffey, Colorado
heroesforever.org/ Heroes Forever.
YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch near Winter Park
Connecticut
holeinthewallgang.org, Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
camprisingsun.com, Camp Rising Sun.
Triangle Lake in the northwest hills of Connecticut.
Florida
boggycreek.org, Boggy Creek Camp.
Georgia
mycampsunshine.com, Camp Sunshine Georgia.
curechildhoodcancer.org, CURE.
Idaho
camprainbowgold.org, Camp Rainbow Gold.
Camp Rainbow Gold, Inc.
216 West Jefferson Street
Boise ID 83702
208-350-6435
campmagicalmoments.org/index.html
Camp Magical Moments.
956 Rainey Creek Rd
P.O. Box 12
Swan Valley, ID 83449
Camp Quality Indiana
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
riverdiscovery.org, River Discovery.
Salmon, Idaho
Illinois
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
onestepcamp.org/ Children's Oncology Services.
213 W. Institute Place, Suite 306
Chicago, IL 60610
312.924.4220
Indiana
littlereddoor.org/camp, Camp Little Red Door.
Little Red Door Cancer Agency
1801 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1411
317-925-5595
Bradford Woods in Martinsville
campwatchawannado.com, Camp Watcha -Wanna -Do.
Jennifer Fisher Program Director
P.O. Box 11166
Fort Wayne, IN. 46856-1166
260 609-3155, camp phone
Iowa
Camp Amanda
Amanda Cares, Inc.
4217 University
Des Moines, IA 50311
515-279-5444
Camp Quality Heartland, Iowa and Nebraska
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
The Heart Connection Children's Cancer Programs
childrenscancerprograms.com
Kansas
camphopeheartland.com/ Camp Hope.
Camp Aldrich near Claflin, Kansas.
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
Kentucky
courageouskids.org, The Center for Courageous Kids.
The Center for Courageous Kids
1501 Burnley Road
Scottsville, KY 42164
270-618-2900
iscamp.org, Indian Summer Camp.
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
Louisiana
campchallenge.org, Camp Challenge.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Camp Quality Louisiana
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
Maine
campsunshine.org, Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake.
Camp Sunshine also provides bereavement sessions for
families who
have lost a child to supported illnesses.
35 Acadia Rd
Casco, ME 04015
207-655-3800
fax: 207-655-3825
campsunshine.org
Maryland Cancer Summer Camp
Camp Friendship
A camp in suburban Maryland for children with cancer, a
OneVoiceUSA benefit organization
Massachusetts
dreamdayoncapecod.org, Dream Day on Cape Cod.
165 Nan-Ke-Rafe Path
Brewster, MA 02631
774 994 7346
campcasco.org
YMCA Berkshire Outdoor Center in Becket, Massachusetts.
Michigan
specialdays.org, Special Days Camp.
Pinehills Camp and Retreat Center in Brighton, Michigan
Special Days Camps, P.O. Box 1154, Bay City, MI 48706-0154
866 448-4710
camp-casey.org, Camp Casey.
Camp Quality Michigan
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
Little Mary's Hospitality
House
1580 Seaman's Road
Wellston, MI 49689
1-800-435-4297/616-848-4699
ymcastorercamps.org/ccar/camp-catch-a-rainbow
Camp Catch-A-Rainbow.
YMCA Storer Camps in
Jackson.
Minnesota
couragecamps.org, Courage Center Camps.
Courage Center, Camping Dept.
3915 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422
612-520-0504
kampkace.org, KAMP KACE.
Mississippi
Camp Hopewell
camphopewell.com, Camp Hopewell.
Oxford, Mississippi
Missouri
Camp Quality Central Missouri
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
Kiwanis Camp Wyman
David A. Hillard, Executive Director
600 Kiwanis Drive
Eureka, MO 63025
314-938-5245
Camp Barnabas-Missouri
campbarnabas.org
Camp Rainbow
camprainbow.com
Montana
campdream.org, Camp-Mak-A-Dream.
Located on a ranch
foroneanother.org, For One Another. For One Another Cancer
Family Network
POB 6446
Bozeman, MT 59771
ph 406.587.8080
fx 406.556.1050
eaglemount.org, Big Sky Kids.
Eagle Mount – Bozeman
6901 Goldenstein Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-586-1781
Nebraska
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
New
Jersey
happinessiscamping.org, Happiness is Camping.
Blairstown, New Jersey.
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
tcikids.com/campdream.htm Camp Dream Street.
The Tomorrows Children's Institute
Hackensack, NJ
New
Mexico
Imus Ranch
A Working Cattle Ranch For Kids With Cancer
Imus Ranch for Kids With Cancer
P O Box 250
Ribera, NM 87560
575 421-4687
New
York
chailifeline.org/programs_category.php?category=summer
Camp Simcha is located in Glen Spey, New York.
chailifeline.org
877 SIMCHA4 or 212 699-6630.
Chai Lifeline
151 West 30th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
877 SIMCHA4 or 212 699-6638.
gildasclubrochester.org/for-children.cfm
Camp Open Arms is a program of Cancer Action, Inc.
Penfield School District, the Town of Penfield
Cancer Action
255 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
716-423-9700
campgooddays.org
Rochester, New York
kidsneedmore.org/campersandfamilies/more-camp-adventure.
cancer.org/campadventure.
Association for the Handicapped
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1829
New York, NY 10118
212-346-5586
Skiing lessons for the physically challenged.
sunrisedaycamp.org, Sunrise Day Camp.
516-766-4341 ext. 106
Fax: 516-766-0513
Double H Ranch
doublehranch.org
97 Hidden Valley Road
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846-3318
518.696.5676 ext. 263
North
Carolina
Kaleidoscope Program
Alex Gordon, Director
POB 3417
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710
919-681-4349/919-681-3446
Duke Medical Center
Camp Rainbow
East Carolina University School of Medicine
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
PCMH 288 West
Greenville, NC 27858-4354
919-551-4676
campcarefree.org, Camp Carefree.
275 Carefree Lane
Stokesdale, NC 27357
336 427-0966
Victory Junction
victoryjunction.org/
Victory Junction, a Hole-in-the-Wall Association camp
4500 Adam's Way
Randleman, NC
877-VJG-CAMP
Ohio
Kids N'Kamp
3440 Olentangy River Road, Suite 103K
Columbus, OH 43202
614-262-2220
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
flyinghorsefarms.org/ Flying Horse Farms.
Mt. Gillead, OH.
Oregon
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
campukandu.org.
503 276-2178
Camp Ukandu is near Portland, OR.
Camp Millennium
campmillennium.org
541 677-0600
Pennsylvania
campcandoforever.org/ Camp Can Do.
east of Hershey, PA.
Ronald McDonald Camp
The Ronald McDonald House
3925 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-387-8406
Rhode
Island
Camp Hope
campchannel.com/summer-camps/Camp-Hope-4053.html more
information. or
facebook.com/CampHopeRI
South
Carolina
Camp Happy Days
1622 Ashley Hall Road
Charleston, SC 29407
843-571-4336, ext #26
camphappydays.com
Camp Debbie Lou
2634 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-364-7471 tel
704-287-6265 cell
704-348-4550 fax
campdebbielou.com
Tennessee
Camp Noogie
Gilda's Club Nashville
1707 Division Street
NashvilleTN 37203
615.329.1124
gildasclubnashville.org/
Camp Horizon
Beyond the Horizon Corporatio
402 Dahlia Dr
Brentwood, TN 37027
camphorizontn.org
Camp Barnabas-Tennessee
campbarnabas.org/memphis
Texas Cancer Summer Camps
Camp Discovery
VisionWorks, Inc.
P.O Box 692153
San Antonio, TX 78269
210-698-9485
contact@visionworkscamps.org
visionworkscamps.org/camp-discovery.html
Camp Periwinkle
6720 Bertner Street
Houston, TX 77030
713-661-4960
Camp Star Trails
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Box 87
Houston, TX 77030
713-792-3362
Camp Quality Texas
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality USA.
Camp Barnabas-Texas
campbarnabas.org/deercreek
Utah
Camp Hobe
camphobekids.org
Virginia
speciallove.org, Camp Fantastic.
Winchester, Virginia.
Camp Five Seasons
3704 Farnsworth Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23321
804-484-0984; 804-547-5145
Camp Holiday Trails
400 Holiday Trails Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-977-3781
Washington
campagapenw.org, Camp Agape NW.
POB 65504
University Place, WA 98464
upc.org/sbs.aspx?id=3286, Camp Side-By-Side.
Camp Goodtimes West
Seattle, Washington
campgoodtimeswest.org
Wisconsin
Hozhoni Weekend
angelonmyshoulder.org/camps/camp-hozhoni/
Canada
Cancer Camps
kidscancercare.ab.ca/camp_and_community.htm
Kids Cancer Camps of Alberta.
camptrillium.com, Camp Trillium.
Ontario.
ooch.org, Camp Oochigeas.
60 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 201
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M4T 1N5
888 GO-4-OOCH, 1 888 464-6624
privately funded, volunteer based organization
Muskoka, at the Hospital for Sick Children and in the
community.
Chapter 3. Pediatric and Adult Cancer Survivor Aftercare Support Programs in
Canada and the U.S. by State
Lists of Survivor Clinics
ped-onc.org/treatment/surclinics.html,
this list here comes from this website.
When I checked it recently, they had added a lot more clinics than I
have here.
thenccs.org/long-term-clinics
Canada
pogo.ca/programs-support/survivor-care/pogo-aftercare-program,
The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario's survivors clinics.
Alberta Children's Hospital
Hematology/Oncology/Transplant Program
2888 Shaganappi Trail NW
Calgary, Alberta T3B 6A8
Canada
403 955-7256
Fax: 403 955-2647
The Northern Alberta Childhood Survivor Program
Stollery Children's Hospital
8440-112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2B7
780 407-8798
Alabama
Taking on Life After Cancer Clinic
Children's of Alabama
1600 7th Avenue South
Lowder Builder Suite 512
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
205 638-5448 or 205-638-9285
childrensal.org/LateEffectsClinic
Arizona
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
Long Term Follow-up Clinic
1919 E. Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
602 933-0920
California
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
LIFE Survivorship and Transition Program
Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases
4650 Sunset Blvd.
MS 54
Los Angeles CA 90027
(877 222-5433, direct line
323 361-8953, local direct line
323 361-8767, FAX
LIFE@chla.usc.edu.
chla.org/cancer-survivorship-service,
chla.org/life
City of Hope
Childhood Cancer Survivor Program
Center for Cancer Survivorship
Department of Population Sciences
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
DPS 173
Duarte, CA 91010
626 471-9220
survivorship@coh.org.
cityofhope.org/center-for-cancer-survivorship
Children's Hospital of Orange County
After Cancer Treatment Survivorship, ACTS Program
1201 W. La Veta Ave.
Orange, CA 92868
Appt:, 714 509-8636
714 509-4181
choc.org/cancer/index.cfm?id=P00659
UCLA-LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence
VITA Clinic for Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancers
650 Charles Young Drive South, Room A2-125 CHS
Los Angeles, Ca 90095-6900
310 825-9781
cancer.ucla.edu/Index.aspx?page=590
Pediatric and Adolescent Survivorship Clinic at UCLA
Box 951752, A2-410 MDCC
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1752
310 825-6708
cancer.ucla.edu/patient-care/survivorship/pediatrics/pediatric-and-adolescent-survivorship-clinic-at-ucla
Valley Children's Hospital
Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program
9300 Valley Children's Place
Madera, Ca 93636-8762
559-353-5159
childrenscentralcal.org/Services/centers/craycroftcenter/Pages/Survivorship.aspx
Thriving After Cancer, TAC
The Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
3010 Children's Way MC 5081
San Diego, CA 92123
858 966-1700 x7136
Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Office Location: 2653 Elm Avenue, Suite 200
Long Beach, CA 90806
562 728-5000
Colorado
Denver Children's Hospital
HOPE Survivorship Program, HOPE Clinic)
13123 East 16th Ave, B115
Aurora, CO 80045
720 777-5441
hope@childrenscolorado.org
720 777-0956
Connecticut
HERO'S, Health, Education and Research Outcomes for
Survivors Clinic
Yale Cancer Center Smilow Cancer Hospital Survivorship
Clinic
New Haven, CT 06520
203 785-2407
yalecancercenter.org/patient/specialty/challenge.aspx
Delaware
Oncology Survivorship Program
Nemours duPont Hospital for Children
1600 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
302 651-6765
Florida
Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
PACE, Pediatric After Cancer Experience Clinic
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Program
Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
9981 S. Healthpark Drive Suite 156
Ft. Myers, FL 33908
General Office phone, 239 343-533
Direct Office phone, 239 343-6337
leememorial.org
FACT, Follow-up After Cancer Treatment Clinic
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children; Orlando
Haley Center for Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders
92 W. Miller St., MP #318
Orlando, Florida 32806
321 841-8588, then press 6
Georgia
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
AFLAC Cancer Survivor Program
5455 Meridian Mark Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30342
404 785-2426 or 5157
choa.org/Childrens-Hospital-Services/Cancer-and-Blood-Disorders/Programs/Cancer-Survivorship
Emory Winship Cancer Center
YASC at The Emory Clinic
1365 Clifton Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
404 285-8838
404-778-3473, front desk
winshipcancer.emory.edu/patient-care/living-with-cancer/survivorshi
p.html?nd=770
Illinois
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
STAR Clinic
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
luriechildrens.org/en-us/care-services/specialties-services/hematology-oncology-stem-cell-transplantation/programs/Pages/staying-healthy-after-treatment.aspx
For an appointment, call, 312 227-4791
Children's Memorial Hospital/Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Star Program for Young Adult Survivors
Survivors Taking Action and Responsibility Comprehensive
Care for Survivors of Pediatric Malignancies
675 N. St Clair 21-100
Chicago, IL 60611
312 695-4979
nmff.org
Advocate Children's Hospital; Oak Lawn
Pediatric Oncology Survivorship in Transition, POST Clinic
Keyser Family Pediatric Cancer Center
Advocate Hope Children's Hospital
4440 W. 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708 684-4042
advocatehealth.com
Advocate Children's Hospital-Park Ridge Campus
Pediatric Oncology Survivorship in Transition, P.O.S.T.
Clinic
Yacktman Pavilion Outpatient Pediatrics
Yacktman Pavillion
1675 Dempster, 2nd floor
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
847 723-9345
Pediatric Oncology Survivorship in Transition, POST Clinic
Yacktman Pavilion Outpatient Pediatrics
1675 Dempster
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847 723-9345
Cancer Survivorship Clinic
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
312 996-6145 or, 312 996-6143
Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children
Childhood Cancer Survivor Program
Riley 4340
705 Riley Hospital Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317 944-2143
Clinic Appointments, 317 944-2143
iupiu.edu.
Iowa
Blank Cancer and Blood Disorder Center
Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Clinic
1215 Pleasant St., Suite 514
Des Moines, IA 50309
515 241-8073
unitypoint.org/blankchildrens/services-hematology-oncology-survivo
rship-clinic.aspx
Kansas
University of Kansas Cancer Center
Survivorship Transition Clinic
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160
913 945-6655
kucancercenter.org/surviving-cancer/survivorship-transition-clinic
Kentucky
Kentucky Children's Hospital
Long Term Follow Up Clinic
740 S. Limestone Street, inside Kentucky Clinic 2nd Floor
Lexington, Kentucky 40536
Phone, 859 257-4554
ukhealthcare.uky.edu/KCH/services/cancer/long-term-follow-up-clini
c
Maryland Cancer Survivor Clinic
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
The Life Clinic for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Baltimore MD 21231
410-955-8751, press 4
hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/centers/leukemia_surviv
ors/life_clinic.html
Massachusetts
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic for Childhood
Cancer Survivors
450 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617 632-5124
Perini_Clinic@dfci.harvard.edu
dana-farber.org/Pediatric-Care/Treatment-and-Support/Pediatric-Trea
tment-Centers-and-Clinical-Services/Clinical-Services-for-Survivors-of-
Childhood-Cancer.aspx#Childhood_Cancer%20Survivors
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Stop and Shop Pediatric Brain Tumor Outcomes Clinic
Jimmy Fund Clinic
450 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02115
617 632-2680
email PediBrainTumor@dfci.harvard.edu
danafarberbostonchildrens.org/centers-and-programs/brain-tumor-cen
ter/survivorship.aspx
Michigan
University of Michigan
Caring for Life Clinic
Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
1500 East Medical Center Dr.
Ann Arbor MI 48109
734 936-9814
uwhealthkids.org/pediatric-cancer/caring-for-life-clinic/35700
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
After-Care and Transition, ACT Program
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Located on Floor 10
100 Michigan Street NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
616 267-1925
helendevoschildrens.org/body.cfm?id=388
Minnesota
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Long-Term Follow-Up Clinical Care
2530 Chicago Ave.
Mailstop CSC175
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612 813-5940
University of Minnesota Childhood Cancer Survivorship
Program
612 624-9139
Journey Clinic
2450 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612 365-8100
Fax:, 612 365-8101
BMTl Clinics and Surgery Center- Masonic Cancer Clinic
909 Fulton St. SE, 2nd floor
Minneapolis MN 55455
612 676-4200
Missouri
Louis Children's Hospital
Late Effects Clinic
One Children's Place
St. Louis, MO 63110
314 454-6048
stlouischildrens.org/our-services/hematologyoncology-services/progr
ams/late-effects-program
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Survive and Thrive Long-term Follow-up Clinic
2401 Gillham Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
816 460-1053
serves Kansas and Missouri.
Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center Long Term
Follow-Up Clinic
Bob Costas Center
1465 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63104
314 268-4000
800 968-3110
Nevada
Long Term Follow Up Clinic
Children's Specialty Center of Nevada
3121 S. Maryland Pkwy, Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702 732-3330
cure4thekids.org.
cure4thekids.org/services/long-term-follow-up
New Jersey
Hackensack University Medical Center
Children's Cancer Institute
Cure and Beyond
96 Summit Avenue
Hackensack NJ 07601
201 487-8987
hackensackumc.org/our-services/joseph-m-sanzari-childrens-hospital/institute-for-pediatric-cancer-and-blood-disorders/survivorship-program-cure-beyond
New York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic
Department of Pediatric Oncology
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10021
two clinics
212 639-8138
mskcc.org/pediatrics/long-term-follow-children
646 888-8080
mskcc.org/pediatrics/adult-survivors-childhood
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Survivor Wellness Program
Upstate Cancer Center, 3rd Floor
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
315 464-5294
upstate.edu/hospital/providers/locations/?clinicID=1130
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Pediatric Long Term Follow up Clinic
Elm and Carlton
Buffalo NY 14263
716 845-8011
Generation of Survivors
The Pat Lyons Long Term Follow-up Program
The Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop University Hospital
120 Mineola Blvd Ste 460
Mineola, NY 11501
516 663-9400
Survivors Facing Forward
Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New
York
269-01 76th Avenue; Suite 255
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
718 470-3151
survivorship@nshs.edu
ccmc.northshorelij.com/ccmcny-our-services/ccmcny-survivors-facin
g-forward
Wellness and Survivorship Program
The Cancer Center at Westchester Medical Center
19 Skyline Drive 1N-J12
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914 493-7997
nypedscancerbloodcenter.org/treatment-centers/wellness-survivorshi
p
North Carolina
CARE, Caring About Remission Everyday Clinic
Levine Children's Hospital Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
1001 Blythe Blvd. Suite 601
Charlotte, NC 28232
704 381-9900
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Brenner Children's Hospital
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem NC 27157
336 716-4085
Ohio
Children’s Hospital Medical Center
ATP Five-Plus Clinic
333 Burnette Ave
Cinninnati, OH 45229
513 636-3512
Akron Children's Hospital
Cancer Survivorship Program
One Perkins Square
Akron, OH 44308
330 543-8580
akronchildrens.org/cms/cancer_survivorship_program
The Center for Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
216 844-3345
uhhospitals.org/rainbow/services/hematology-and-oncology/our-cent
ers/center-for-survivors-of-childhood-cancer
Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Frederick B. Ruymann, MD Survivorship Clinic
630 Children's Drive Suite H11A
Columbus, OH 43205
614 722-8917
nationwidechildrens.org/survivorship-care
Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland OR 97239
503 494-0200
dchsurvivorship(@ohsu.edu
Pennsylvania
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Long-Term Follow Up Clinic
34th and Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19401
215 590-3025
chop.edu/services/general-cancer-survivorship-clinic
Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Program
The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
Abramson Cancer Center
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Tower Hotel #1428
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-615-3329
Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital
Pediatric Oncology Survivorship Clinic
500 University Drive
POB 850 Hershey PA
17033
717 531-6012
Tennessee
St. Jude After Completion of Therapy, ACT Clinic
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105
800 775-2167
questionnaire sent by the St. Jude Cancer Registry.
stjude.org or phone, 901-595-3482
REACH for Cancer Survivorship
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
1500 21st Ave. S.
Suite 2500
Nashville, TN 37212
615-343-7400
1-877-936-8422
vanderbilthealth.com/cancersurvivor
Texas Children’s Cancer Centers
Children's Medical Center and UT Southwestern Medical Center
After the Cancer Experience, ACE Program
childrens.com/specialties-services/specialty-centers-and-programs/ca
ncer-and-blood-disorders/programs-and-services/oncology/cancer-survivors
two clinics, pediatric/teen and adult survivor clinic
Children's Medical Center
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
1935 Medical District Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
214 456-5167
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Division of General Internal Medicine
Professional Office Building II, Suite HQ8.124
5939 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-8554
214 645-8600
to schedule an appointment for adult survivors
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Long Term Survivor Clinic
1515 Holcombe, Box 87
Houston Tx 77030
713 792-5410, option #1
mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/care-centers-clin
ics/childrens-cancer-hospital/treatment-highlights/childhood-cancer-survivors-clinic.html
Texas Children's Hospital
Long Term Survivor Program
Hematology/Oncology
6701 Fannin St 14th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
832 822-4240
txch.org/cancer-center/long-term-survivor-program
Cook Children's Medical Center
Life After Cancer Program at the Hematology and Oncology
Center
901 Seventh Avenue, Suite 220
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817 810-2125
Children's Hospital of San Antonio
Childhood Cancer Survivors Clinic
333 N Santa Rosa St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
210 704-2187
Cancer Survivorship Clinic
Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Ste. 402
Austin, TX. 78723
512 628-1910
dellchildrens.net/services_and_programs/childrens_blood_and_cance
r_center/cancer_survivorship
Utah
Pediatric Cancer Late Effects Clinics
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Clinic A
2000 Circle of Hope Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801 587-4470
huntsmancancer.org/patient-care/clinics-and-programs/wellness-center/pediatric-cancer-late-effects-clinic
Pediatric patients are seen at:
Primary Children's Medical Center
Oncology Clinic 100 N Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
801 662-4703
huntsmancancer.org/patient-care/clinics-and-programs/wellness-center/pediatric-cancer-late-effects-clinic
Virginia
Childhood Cancer Transition and Survivorship Clinic
Children's Hospital of Richmond, CHOR at VCU
Pembroke Office Park
2305 North Parham Road, Suite 1, Richmond, VA 23236
804 527-4709
804 828-CHOR, 2467)
Fax number, 804 828-8615
vcuhealth.org
pediatrics.vcu.edu/pediatric_specialties/hematology/
Washington
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Survivorship Clinic, for
survivors who are older than 21
825 Eastlake Ave W
Seattle WA 98109
206-288-1024 or 1-866-543-4272
the survivorship clinic
seattlecca.org/fred-hutchinson-cancer-survivorship-program.cf,
fredhutch.org/en/treatment/survivorship/survivorship-clinic.html
Seattle Children's Cancer Survivor Program
POB 5371, M/S B6553
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206 987-2106 option #6
Washington, D.C. Survivor Clinics
Long Term Follow-Up Clinic
Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Children's National Medical Center
111 Michigan Ave., NW
4th floor, East Wing
Washington, DC 20010
202 476-2167
childrensnational.org
George Washington Cancer Institute and Children's National
Medical Center
Thriving After Cancer, TAC program
2150 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202 476-2510
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
American Family Children's Hospital Caring for Life Clinic
1675 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792
608-263-6420
uwhealthkids.org/pediatric-cancer/caring-for-life-clinic/35700
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Next Steps Clinic
9000 W.
Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414 266-2774
chw.org/medical-care/macc-fund-center/programs-and-services/survivorship-program
Chapter
4. Cancer Patient/ Survivor College Money
College Scholarships for Sick Children, Mostly Cancer 1
fastweb.com
affordablecollegesonline.org
applying for college scholarships and other financial aid.
colorado.edu/finaid/scholarships.html
colorado.edu/finaid/forms/apply&scholarships.pdf
graceamerica.org, National Grace Foundation.
free college admissions and financial aid counseling to
high-school and college aged children
disabilityscholarships.us, Disability Scholarships.
finaid.org/scholarships/cancer.phtml, FinAid. page on Cancer
Scholarships
Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship.
stmfoundation.org/otherscholarships.html, other scholarships
page.
Cancer.net site, teens section
cancer.net/portal/site/patient/gsasearch, scholarship
listing.
chop.edu/service/cancer-survivorship-program/scholarships,
cancer scholarship listings.
lls.org/resourcecenter/helpfulorganizations/financialresources/scholarships,
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society listings.
collegescholarships.org/health/leukemic-students.htm
leukemia scholarships.
scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by
-t ype/cancer-scholarships, cancer scholarships.
facebook.com/pages/Childhood-Cancer-Survivors-A-Practical-Guide
-to-Your-Future-3rd-ed
graceamerica.org/GraceFoundation, National GRACE
Foundation. college admissions and
financial aid counseling to pediatric cancer patients and survivors.
The Ulman Fund -- Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship
ulmanfund.org, The Ulman Fund. The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Bristol-Myers Squibb Scholarship for Cancer Survivors
scholarsapply.org/cancer-survivors
minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation. NCCF Scholarship
collegiatecancer.org/scholarships
Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Progra,
thenccs.org/scholarship
The National Children's Cancer Society
aaronbonnerfoundation.org/scholarships.html
Aaron Bonner Foundation.
Jackie Spellman Scholarship Foundation
jackiespellmanbenefit.org
888 553-5773
leukemia or lymphoma.
Cancer Survivors' Fund
cancersurvivorsfund.org
cancersurvivorsfund.org/Applications/HowToApply.htm
Morris Law Firm #RobbyStrong Cancer Survivor
Scholarship
dmorrislaw.com/scholarship
help a law student whose life has been affected by cancer
Cancer for College
cancerforcollege.org
cancerforcollege.org/CFC_Application.html
California applicants and applicants attending Southern
California colleges will receive first consideration
The Simon Cancer Foundation
thescf.org/Scholarships.html
The Harvey Simon Cancer Foundation.
Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
mesothelioma.com/scholarship,
The Ryan Mullaly Second Chance Fund
ryans2dchancefund.org
Second Chance Fund, 26 Meadow Lane, Pennington NJ 08534,
609-737-1800.
Andre Sobel Award: Young Cancer Survivors' Essay Submissions
Sought
andreriveroflife.org/participate/award
Michael A Hunter Memorial Scholarship
oc-cf.academicworks.com/opportunities/921
for those affected by Leukemia/Lymphoma.
The SamFund
thesamfund.org,
created to assist young adult survivors of cancer
Scholarships for Survivors.
patientadvocate.org, Patient Advocate Foundation.
patientadvocate.org/events.php?p=69
Childhood Cancer Awareness Scholarship
hawkinsduilaw.com/childhood-cancer-awareness-scholarship,
Chalik and Chalik Annual Survivors Scholarship
chaliklaw.com/scholarship,
survivors attending college or law school in the U.S.
Brian Morden Foundation
brianmordenfoundation.org/scholarship.htm
technology and a love of music
Jay's World Childhood Cancer Foundation
jaysworld.org/html/scholarship.cfm
College Scholarship Program.
Kids-4-Kids
kids4kidswithcancer.org/scholarships,
Educational Aid for Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Houston, Texas
applicants are not limited to any region
My Hometown Heroes
myhometownheroes.org
young adult cancer survivors
The John Foy and Associates Strong Arm Leukemia
Scholarship
johnfoy.com/strong-arm-leukemia-scholarship,
Georgia law firm
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Law School Scholarship
renkinlaw.com/leukemia-lymphoma-law-school-scholarship
CURE Cancer Support Scholarship The Lep Foundation for Youth
Education
lepfoundation.org/#!applications
Cancer Support Scholarship
Survivor Scholarships
504-304-6423 or 206-575-8553
The Pacific West Cancer Fund Survivor Scholarship Program
survivorvision.org/about-us/our-programs/textbook-scholarship-guidelines-application,
survivorvision.org
Dallas Car Accident Lawyers Cancer Awareness
Scholarship
dallascaraccidentlawyers.net/cancer-awareness-scholarship,
The Simon Cancer Foundation
thescf.org/Scholarships.html
The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
mesothelioma.com/scholarship
Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation
survivors of childhood cancer living in Colorado, Arizona
and California.
stmfoundation.org
Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation
1170 E. Long Place Littleton, CO 80122 303 798-0406
Patty Feist Scholarship, University of Colorado,
Boulder
pfeist.net/PFScholarship.html
Patty Feist Undergraduate Scholarship is for survivors of
childhood cancer who attend the University of Colorado, Boulder.
stephenssoldiers.org
stephenssoldiers.org/scholarships.html
high school seniors in Michigan
Expect Miracles Foundation
Must have been treated for cancer at a cancer facility in
New England. expectmiraclesfoundation.org/expect-miracles-scholarship
College Scholarships for
Sick Children, Mostly Cancer 2
chop.edu/service/oncology/our-programs/cancer-survivorship-program/scholarships,
Scholarships for Pediatric Cancer Survivors.
cancer.org/myacs/midwest/youthscholarship,
Midwest Division Scholarship Award aimed at resident students in Iowa,
Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
fafsa.ed.gov,
Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA)
cancer.org/myacs/california/programsandservices/young-cancer-survivor-scholarship-program,
California Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program
supersibs.org/what-we-do/scholarship,
grants and donations from cancer advocacy groups.
msassociation.org,
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
hemophilia.org/NHFWeb/MainPgs/MainNHF.aspx?menuid=53&contentid=36,
National Hemophilia Foundation lists scholarships for students diagnosed with
bleeding disorders
idahoblood.org/Scholarships.aspx,
The Statton Family Scholarship benefits students enrolled at Juniata College
who have been diagnosed with diseases
of the blood and/or immune system.
Angel on my Shoulder scholarships, Wisconsin
angelonmyshoulder.org/programs/scholarships
high school seniors of Wisconsin who are survivors of cancer
or who have an immediate family member, mother, father, or sibling affected by
cancer.
Children's Cancer Center, Florida
childrenscancercenter.org/scholarships, Children's Cancer
Center.
Friends of Scott Foundation, California only
Scott Delgadillo Scholarship
friendsofscott.org/scholarship.aspx
makingheadway.org/blog/making-headway-foundation-scholarships
- available, Making Headway Foundation.
Making Headway Foundation has scholarships available for survivors of
pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors.
American Cancer Society, Heartland Division
1100 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas City, MO 64105 800
842-7144 American Cancer Society,
Midsouth Divsions, offers scholarships for residents of Alabama, Arkansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
cancer.org/myacs/midsouth/programsandservices/mid-south-news
Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
mdanderson.org/PediatricScholarships
Mothers and Daughters Against Cancer For female survivors of cancer in the metro
Atlanta, Georgia area.
mothersanddaughtersagainstcancer.com/wordpress/scholarship
Beaumont Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund
Dr. Charles Main or Norma Karagleff Rose Cancer Center
3601 West 13 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48073 248 551-0475
patients who have been patients at Beaumont hospital.
College Scholarships for
Sick Children, Mostly Cancer 3
American Cancer Society Various regions:
cancer.org, College Scholarships
Great West Division Cancer Survivor College Scholarship
Program 800-227-2345 For residents of
Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, New Mexico,
Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming.
Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation 1814 Liliha St Honolulu,
HI 96817 808-528-5161
Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses Southern California
Chapter, SCAPON
Childhood Cancer Survivor Educational Scholarship
south of Santa Barbara and Bakersfield, includes zip codes
90000 to 93999.
chla.usc.edu
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles 4650 Sunset Bvld. MS #74 Los
Angeles, CA 90027 323 660-2450 ext. 4265
Special Love, Inc.
speciallove.org, Special Love. Offers college scholarships to cancer
survivors
any college in Indiana or Michigan.
Young Cancer Survivor Scholarships American Cancer Society,
Great Lakes Division 1205 E. Saginaw Lansing, MI 48096
800-723-0360/517-371-2920
Ashley Tamburri Scholarship
theashleyfoundation.org/scholarship.html
Maryland: Currently seniors attending a high school in
Carroll, Howard. Frederick, Montgomery or Washington County,
University of Missouri: Cancer Federation The Cancer
Federation funds a scholarship at the University of Missouri.
cancerfed.com, Cancer Federation, Inc. P.O. Box 1298 Banning, CA 92220
1-800-207-CURE, 2873 Fax: 909 849-0156
cancerfed@msn.com.
Florida
nickileach.org, Nicki Leach Foundation.
Florida's First Coast teenagers and young adults with
cancer.
Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute The Dennis J. Jungmeyer Scholarship is
awarded to former CARTI patients in Arkansas.
501/296-3405 or 800/482-8561.
Dennis J. Jungmeyer Scholarship P.O. Box 55050 Little Rock,
AR 72215 800 482-8561
Myles Grote Indiana University Chief Operations Officer, Circle of Life
Indiana Memorial Union, Suite 371 900
East 7th StreetBloomington, IN 47405317.339.8632
Oklahoma State University Linda Hunter Pacific West Cancer
Fund University Scholarship Office 260 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078 405
744-6604
Cancer Survivor Fund, Texas
POB 792 Missouri City, TX 77459 218 437-9565
cancersurvivorsfund.org
info@cancersurvivorsfund.org
stmfoundation.org/otherscholarships.html
free-4u.com/young_cancer_survivor_scholarships1.htm
National Amputation Fund, Scholarship 38-40 Church Street
Malvern, NY 11565 516-887-3600
Heath Resource Center 1 Dupont Circle Washington DC 20036
1-800-544-3284
Novartis Scholarships for Students with Immune Deficiencies
Scholarships for Survivors 1-800-296-4433
Students with a limb amputation: National Amputation
Foundation 1-516-887-3600
makingheadway.org/scholarships.html
scholarship program for brain tumor patients returning to
school.
888-Gullikson or 203-483-4313
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States 302
Ridgefield Ct. Asheville, NC 28806 800-253-6530
familysupport@pbtfus.org.
pbtfus.org
bmtinfonet.org/scholarships, Scholarships for Bone Marrow,
Stem Cell and Cord Blood Transplant Survivors.
Canada
Childhood Cancer Scholarships
childhoodcancer.ca/get-help/survivor-scholarship-program
College
Scholarships for Various Illnesses at collegescholarships.org
collegescholarships.org/health/aids-hiv.htm, AIDS/HIV.
collegescholarships.org/health/allergy-students.htm, Asthma and Allergies.
collegescholarships.org/health/autistic-students.htm, Autism
collegescholarships.org/scholarships/cancer-students.htm, Cancer.
collegescholarships.org/health/cerebral-palsy.htm, Cerebral Palsy
collegescholarships.org/scholarships/diabetic-students.htm, Diabetes.
collegescholarships.org/health/epileptic-students.htm, Epilepsy.
collegescholarships.org/health/leukemic-students.htm, Leukemia.
collegescholarships.org/health/multiple-sclerosis.htm, Multiple Sclerosis
collegescholarships.org/health/scoliosis-students.htm, Scoliosis
collegescholarships.org/health/sickle-cell.htm,
Sickle Cell
collegescholarships.org/health/tourette-students.htm, Tourette Syndrome
A List
of Scholarships for
Cancer Survivors from
ped-onc.org/scholarships/index.html
Check for local
cancer survivor scholarships
at the college
you plan to
attend.
graceamerica.org/GraceFoundation,
National Grace Foundation,
provides FREE college
admissions and financial
aid counseling to
high-school and college
aged children and
their families who
are dealing with
issues related to
pediatric cancer.
affordablecollegesonline.org,
Affordable Colleges Online,
offers an easy
to navigate guidebook
for applying for
college scholarships and
other financial aid.
disabilityscholarships.us,
Disability Scholarships
finaid.org/scholarships/cancer.phtml,
FinAid, page on
Cancer Scholarships
Stephen T. Marchello
Scholarship
stmfoundation.org/other-scholarships,
other scholarships page
chop.edu/health-resources/scholarship-opportunities-survivorship-and-oncology-patients, cancer
scholarship listings,
needymeds.org/scholarships.taf?_function=list_disease_s&disease_id=43&disease=Cancers, NeedyMeds
Scholarship Name List
for Cancers,
lls.org/support/other-helpful-organizations/financial-resources/scholarships-education, Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society
listings
CollegeScholarships.org
collegescholarships.org/health/leukemic-students.htm, leukemia
scholarships
Scholarships.com
scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/cancer-scholarships, cancer
scholarships,
facebook.com/pages/Childhood-Cancer-Survivors-A-Practical-Guide-to-Your-Future-3rd-ed/268725516566266?ref=hl, Childhood
Cancer Survivors, A
Practical Guide for
Yor Future Facebook
page
graceamerica.org/GraceFoundation,
National GRACE Foundation,
The National GRACE
Foundation provides FREE
college admissions and
financial aid counseling
to pediatric cancer
patients and survivors.
top10onlinecolleges.org/scholarships-for/cancer-survivors, Top
Ten Online Colleges
Online lists 25
scholarships for survivors.
cbtf.org/learn/scholarship-and-education-info, Children's
Brain Tumor Foundation,
has a long
page with lots
of scholarship and
education opportunities; some
focus on disabilities
cappex.com/hq/articles-and-advice/financial-aid/scholarships/Cancer-Scholarships, Cappex
Cancer, scholarships
doranandmurphy.com, Canceling
Cancer Scholarship, The
attorneys at Doran
and Murphy offer
this scholarship to
assist those who
have been impacted
by cancer, either
as the diagnosed
person or directly
impacted by the
cancer diagnosis of
a family member
or close friend.
Hawkins Spizman Fortas
hsflawfirm.com/the-cancer-survivor-scholarship
hsflawfirm.com, Hawkins Spizman
Fortas, Cancer Survivor
Scholarship which contributes
to the education
of an individual
who has been
directly impacted by
cancer.
We understand that
cancer patients may
have difficulties attending
school, securing a
job and adapting
to a new
lifestyle after their
diagnosis or the
diagnosis of a
loved one.
Sophia's Hope
sofiashope.org/scholarships,
Sophia's Hope scholarships
The Ulman Fund
ulmanfund.org, The Ulman Fund
scholarships
scholarsapply.org/cancer-survivors
The National Collegiate
Cancer Foundation (NCCF)
Scholarship
collegiatecancer.org/scholarships
Beyond the Cure
Ambassador Scholarship Program
thenccs.org/scholarship
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
scholarsapply.org/nmsurvivors,
Northwestern Mutual Childhood
Cancer Survivor Scholarship
Program
Jackie Spellman Scholarship
Foundation
jackiespellmanbenefit.org
Cancer Survivors' Fund
cancersurvivorsfund.org
cancersurvivorsfund.org/Applications/HowToApply.htm, scholarship
program
dmorrislaw.com/scholarship
cancerforcollege.org, Cancer for
College (CFC)
cancerforcollege.org/application-faq.html
California applicants and
applicants attending Southern
California colleges will
receive first consideration
for perpetual scholarships.
The Simon Cancer
Foundation
thescf.org/Scholarships.html,
The Harvey Simon
Cancer Foundation
Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
mesothelioma.com/scholarship
Andre Sobel Award
andreriveroflife.org/participate
AndreRiverofLife.org
Michael A Hunter
Memorial Scholarship
oc-cf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1331, Michael
A Hunter Memorial Scholarship
The SamFund
thesamfund.org,
Patient Advocate Foundation
patientadvocate.org
PAC Scholarship for
Survivors
Hawkins Spizman Kilgo,
LLC Childhood Cancer
Awareness Scholarship
hawkinsduilaw.com/childhood-cancer-awareness-scholarship
Brian Morden Foundation
brianmordenfoundation.org/scholarship.htm, Brian
Morden Memorial higher
education scholarships
Kids-4-Kids
kids4kidswithcancer.org/scholarships
kids4kidswithcancer.org
Although we are
based in Houston,
Texas, applicants are
not currently limited
to any region
in particular.
My Hometown Heroes
myhometownheroes.org
Leukemia and Lymphoma
Awareness Law School
Scholarship
renkinlaw.com/leukemia-lymphoma-law-school-scholarship
CURE Cancer Support
Scholarship
The Lep Foundation
for Youth Education
lepfoundation.org/applications
Survivor Vision
survivorvision.org/about-us/our-programs/textbook-scholarship-guidelines-application,
survivorvision.org
Dallas Car Accident
Lawyers Cancer Awareness
Scholarship
dallascaraccidentlawyers.net/cancer-awareness-scholarship
Region-Specific Cancer
Survivor Scholarships
Stephen T. Marchello
Scholarship Foundation
stmfoundation.org
survivors of childhood
cancer, in Colorado
and Montana.
Patty Feist Scholarship,
University of Colorado,
Boulder
pfeist.net/PFScholarship.html,
Patty Feist Undergraduate
Scholarship
colorado.edu/scholarships,
University of Colorado,
Boulder, scholarship page.
Stephen's Soldiers Foundation
stephenssoldiers.com/scholarships
childhoodcancer.ca/scholarship,
Survivor Scholarship Program
Canada
Expect Miracles Foundation
expectmiraclesfoundation.org/expect-miracles-scholarship
must be of
New England (CT,
MA, ME, NH,
RI, VT).
Children's Cancer Center,
Florida
childrenscancercenter.org/scholarships,
Children's Cancer Center
Tampa Bay, Florida
area
Friends of Scott
Foundation, California only
friendsofscott.org/scholarship.aspx
Making Headway Foundation
makingheadway.org/scholarship,
Scott J. Reisser
Memorial Scholarship
brain or spinal
cord tumor survivor
living in NY,
NJ, or CT
metropolitan area
Texas, MD Anderson
Cancer Center
mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/care-centers-clinics/childrens-cancer-hospital/support-programs/pediatric-college-scholarship-program.html, Pediatric
College Scholarship Program
Current or former
patient treated at
MD Anderson Cancer
Center before 19th
birthday.
Virginia, Special Love,
Inc.
specialove.org/scholarships,
Special Love, Kay/Moore
Scholarship Fund
Florida
nickileach.org/assistance,
Nicki Leach Foundation
Central Arkansas Radiation
Therapy Institute
carti.com/patient-resources/carti-kids-program,
carti.com
Indiana University
Chief Operations Officer,
Circle of Life
Indiana Memorial Union,
Suite 371
900 East 7th
Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
317.339.8632(M)
operations@iumini.com
Cancer Survivor Fund
(Texas)
cancersurvivorsfund.org/ScholarshipEligibilityRequirements.htm
National Amputation Fund
nationalamputation.org/scholar1.html,
Claude S. Weiler
Scholarship for Amputee
College Students
For Brain Tumor survivors
Reisser Memorial Scholarship
Fund
Limited to the
NY, NJ or
CT area.
makingheadway.org/scholarship
Pediatric Brain Tumor
Foundation of the
United States (PBTFUS)
curethekids.org/family-resources/scholarships
Volume 7.
A Cancer Resource Guide Mostly
for Childhood Cancer
from
ped-onc.org/resources/index.html
Chapter
1. Cancer Resources
1
ped-onc.org/resources/index.html, the
Website
ped-onc.org/resources/index.html
is a good
website but
it’s kind of
old so some
of the website
links are dead.
It has scholarships, children’s
camping, financial help
and other things.
Childhood
Cancer Websites from
ped-onc.org/choicelinks.html
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?DB=pubmed, PubMed
National Cancer Institute
cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/childhoodcancers, Cancer.gov,
cancer.gov/types/childhood-cancers
cancer.net
cancer.gov/publications/pdq/information-summaries/pediatric-treatment, NCI's
PDQ pediatric treatment
cancer information summaries,
St. Jude's Children's
Hospital
stjude.org, St. Jude's,
Complete information of
childhood cancers
cure4kids.org, Cure4Kids, (requires
a login) has
the latest on
treatments for childhood
cancers, written for
health care professionals.
Anderson Cancer Center
mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/care-centers-clinics/childrens-cancer-hospital.html?cmpid=CCH_Kids_Vanity
They offer clinical
trials sponsored both
by COG and
by their own
institution.
Childhood Cancer Guides
childhoodcancerguides.org
Alex's Lemonade Stand
Foundation
alexslemonade.org, Alex's Lemonade
Stand Foundation (ALSF)
raises awareness and
funds grants for
childhood cancer research
and offers webinars
and symposiums on
childhood cancer.
Bandaides and Blackboards
lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides, Bandaides
and Blackboards is
about growing up
with medical problems.
Dana Farber Cancer
Institute
danafarberbostonchildrens.org
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Center
mskcc.org/pediatrics
American Cancer Society
cancer.org/treatment/children-and-cancer.html
OncoLink: A University
of Pennsylvania Cancer
Center Resource
oncolink.org
oncolink.org/cancers/pediatric
Children's Cancer Web:
A Guide to
Internet Resources for
Childhood Cancer
cancerindex.org/ccw
Family
Cancer Support Websites
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
momcology.org, Facebook's Momcology
is friendly, helpful,
and active. Other
Facebook groups
might be active
as well.
smartpatients.com,
SmartPatients, is an
online community for
patients and families
affected by a
variety of illnesses.
Childhood
Cancer Support Organizations from
ped-onc.org/resources/supportorg.html
Alex's Lemonade Stand
Foundation (ALSF)
alexslemonade.org, ALSF is
a national fundraising
movement, ALSF is
now a national
fundraising movement, raising
money (millions) and
funding over 800
research projects.
free resources for
families affected by
childhood cancer including
Travel for Care
and SuperSibs! programs.
thenccs.org, Emergency and
travel financial assistance,
scholarships, advocacy, information
and support during
and after treatment,
and publications.
curesearch.org, CureSearch, CureSearch
raises funds for
childhood cancer research
as well as
awareness.
acco.org, Founded in
1970, the ACCO
promotes advocacy, awareness,
and resources for
childhood cancer patients
and their families.
allianceforchildhoodcancer.org,
A forum of
national patient advocacy
groups and medical
and scientific organizations that
works collaboratively to
advance research and
policies to prevent
cancer and improve
public education and
the diagnosis, treatment,
supportive care and
survivorship of children
and adolescents with
cancer.
Coalition Against Childhood
Cancer (CAC2)
cac2.org, cac2.org, Awareness,
advocacy, family resources
and research.
Childhood Cancer Canada
Foundation
childhoodcancer.ca, Help for
families and schools
of childhood cancer
patients, research funding,
awareness, scholarships.
Starlight Starbright
starlight.org, Starlight Starbright,
helps seriously ill
children and their
families cope with
their pain, fear
and isolation through
entertainment, education and
family activities.
Not cancer-specific.
Chai Lifeline
chailifeline.org, Chai Lifeline
believes that seriously
ill children (including
children with cancer)
need and deserve
as happy and
normal a childhood
as possible.
Camp Simcha, professional case
management, learning programs,
family retreats, insurance
support service, wish
granting, sibling support
and community services.
Friends of Scott
friendsofscott.org, Friends of
Scott (San Diego,
CA) provides emotional
and financial support
for young people
with cancer and
their families with
face-to-face groups, a
prom and other
special events, scholarships and
a gas and
grocery fund.
St. Baldricks Foundation
stbaldricks.org, St. Baldricks
is the largest
private (non-government) funder
of childhood cancer
research grants.
The Children's Cause
(CCCA)
childrenscause.org,
Children's Cause Cancer
Advocacy, The Voice
of Children with
Cancer.
CCCA works to
achieve access to
less toxic and
more effective pediatric
cancer therapies; to
expand resources for
research and specialized
care; and to
address the unique
needs and challenges
of childhood cancer
survivors and their
families.
People Against Childhood
Cancer (PAC2)
curechildhoodcancer.ning.com,
curechildhoodcancer.ning.com,
An advocacy community
on a mission
to raise awareness
of childhood cancer.
Info
on Childhood Cancers
from ped-onc.org/diseases/diseases.html
cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/search,
Clinical trials, Resources:
Information on all
Childhood Cancers.
cancer.gov/cancertopics/treatment/childhoodcancers, NCI
site, (cancer.gov)
curesearch.org, CureSearch,
stjude.org/patientsandparents,
St. Judes, Choose
the type of
cancer from the
pull-down menu on
the upper left
side.
umgcc.org/overview/index.htm,
University of Maryland
Medicine,
Treatment Issues
ped-onc.org/treatment/treatment.html
Covers Treatments and
Procedures
The NCI site
(cancer.gov) lists treatment
options for specific
childhood cancers.
Survivorship Issues
from
ped-onc.org/survivors/index.html
survivorshipguidelines.org,
COG Long-Term Followup
Guidelines,
COG (Childrens Oncology
Group)
Quite detailed, it
lists the recommended
follow-up for each
type of chemotherapy or
radiation treatment.
childhoodcancerguides.org/our-books/childhood-cancer-survivors, Childhood
Cancer Guides, Print
book (or e-book)
by Nancy Keene,
Wendy Hobbie and
Kathy Ruccione
facebook.com/survivors.of.childhood.cancer/?ref=hl, Childhood
Cancer Survivors Facebook
page, for important
and current updates
on survivorship issues.
listserv.acor.org/archives/ped-onc-survivors.html, Ped-Onc
Survivors, The PED-ONC
SURVIVORS listserv discusses
all aspects of
survivorship.
listserv.acor.org/archives/lt-survivors.html, Long-Term
Survivors, Long-Term Survivors
Long-term survivors of
cancer face unique
problems.
Childhood Cancer Survivorship: Improving
Care and Quality
of Life
nap.edu/read/10767/chapter/1,
Childhood Cancer Survivorship, (National
Academies Press)
Late Effects of
Childhood Cancer Therapies,
NCI PDQ
cancer.gov/types/childhood-cancers/late-effects-hp-pdq#section/all, cancer.gov
late effects PDQ,
On the cancer.gov
site.
NCI's Office of
Cancer Survivorship
cancercontrol.cancer.gov/ocs,
cancercontrol.cancer.gov,
This NCI webpage
lists articles on
many topics important
to the cancer
survivor, inclucing topics
specific to childhood
cancer survivorship.
Among other good
links, note the
link to the
Office of Cancer
Survivorship.
Late Effects of
Childhood Cancer and
Treatment on Medscape/WedMD
emedicine.medscape.com/article/990815-overview, emedicine.medscape.com, Medscape
from WebMD is
targeted to health
professionals, offering medical
information and educational
tools.
Beyond the Cure
thenccs.org
Survivors' stories, survivorship conferences
and information on
specific late effects.
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines
Network
sign.ac.uk/guidelines/fulltext/132/index.html, Long
term follow up
care of survivors
of childhood cancer,
(#76)
A pretty good
set of guidelines
Jude Children's Research
Hospital
ltfu.stjude.org,
ltfu.stjude.org, Survivors of
childhood cancer Long-Term
Follow-up Study website.
Cancer
Glossaries
ped-onc.org/glossaries.html
ped-onc.org/cfissues/cfissues.html
ped-onc.org/choicelinks.html
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?DB=pubmed
cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/
meds.com/glossary.html
lymphomainfo.net/lymphoma/glossary.html
genome.gov/glossary/index.cfm?
wzw.tum.de/public-html/schlind/genglos.html
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, A
Big Medical Journal
Website
Look up articles.
Childhood
Cancer Statistics
childhoodcancerguides.org/cancer-facts/about-cancer
seer.cancer.gov
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28410997
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20404250
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20674536
Find
Air Flights from
ped-onc.org/resources/airlineflights.html
actiondonation.org/miracle-wings-for-kids, airline
flights for kids,
.
Air Care Alliance
aircarealliance.org,
aircareall.org, This site
lists many sources
for assistance.
The Air Care
Alliance is a
nationwide league of
humanitarian flying organizations whose
volunteer pilots are
dedicated to community
service.
Patient Travel Referral
program
patienttravel.org,
The purpose of
the Patient Travel
Referral, a program
of Mercy Medical
Angels, is to
ensure that no
financially-needy patient is
denied access to
distant specialized medical
evaluation, diagnosis or
treatment for lack
of a means
of long-distance medical
transportation.
Angel Wheels
angelwheels.org,
People Flying People
in Need
angelflight.com, Angel Flight
is a non-profit
organization of pilots
and other volunteers
dedicated to serving
the community by
arranging free private
air transportation for
medical patients who
cannot afford to
utilize normal, commercial
transportation.
Angel Flight also
provides services to
blood, organ and
tissue banks.
Angel Flight is
a member of
Air Care Alliance
This is a
small volunteer organization that
operates (only) in
and around Oklahoma.
Angel Charity Network
aircharitynetwork.org, Air Charity
Network, (ACN), provides
access for people
in need seeking
free air transportation to
specialized health care
facilities or distant
destinations due to
family, community or
national crisis.
volunteer pilot organizations, nationwide.
Children's Flight of
Hope
childrensflightofhope.org,
childrensflightofhope.org,
Children's Flight of
Hope (CFOH) is
changing that by
providing air transportation for
children to access
specialized medical care.
Corporate Angel Network
corpangelnetwork.org/home,
corpangelnetwork.org,
Free flights for
cancer patients and
their families.
Private jets used
by corporations that
have empty seats,
free flights.
No financial requirements.
FOOTPRINTS in the
Sky
footprintsflights.org,
footprintsflights.org, A Denver-based 501(c)(3)
non-profit corporation dedicated
to providing flights
to medical facilities
throughout the United
States for people
in need of
critical and life-saving
medical care.
Lifeline Pilots
lifelinepilots.org,
LifeLine Pilots facilitates
free transportation for
such medical needs
as on-going medical
treatments, diagnosis and
follow-up care.
Mercy Medical Airlift
mercymedical.org, Mercy Medical
Airlift serves nationwide
and is the
oldest and largest
charitable medical air
transportation non-profit in
the United States.
Free airline tickets
for cancer patients
and their escorts
are available year
around.
(MMA) is a
non-profit organization dedicated
to serving people
in situations of
compelling human need
through the provision
of charitable air
transportation.
Miracle Flights for
Kids
miracleflights.org, Miracle Flights
provides children and
their families free
flights to distant,
specialized care and
valuable second opinions.
Operation Liftoff
operationliftoff.com, Operation Liftoff
provides air transportation for
children with a
life threatening illness
for a treatment
trip. Free flights,
no financial requirements.
Bone
Marrow Transplant Websites
from ped-onc.org/treatment/BMT/BMT.html
ped-onc.org/WebInfo/choicelinks.html
ped-onc.org/treatment/BMT/siteindex.html
bmtinfonet.org
cancer.gov/types/childhood-cancers/child-hct-hp-pdq
bethematch.org
bonemarrow.org
nbmtlink.org
viacord.com
viacord.com/about/giving-back/sibling-connection-program/index.aspx
Cancer
Publications from ped-onc.org/cfissues/books.html
childhoodcancerguides.org/our-books/childhood-cancer, Childhood
Cancer Guides
Jeanne Munn Bracken,
Oxford University Press
jeannemunnbracken.com,
Comprehensive coverage of
childhood cancers, written
by a librarian
who is the
parent of a
survivor of a
rare cancer.
nap.edu, National Academies
Press
The Emperor of
All Maladies: A
Biography of Cancer
Siddhartha Mukherjee
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2844279, Review
of this book
in PubMed
childhoodcancerguides.org
childhoodcancerguides.org/our-books/childhood-leukemia, Childhood
Cancer Guides
beyonddiscovery.org/content/view.article.asp?a=285, Online
version of The
Cure of Childhood
Leukemia.
lls.org/resourcecenter/freeeducationmaterials, The
Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society, This society
offers disease and
treatment pamphlets, downloadable as
acrobat files.
childhoodcancerguides.org/brain.html,
Pediatric CNS Tumors
(Pediatric Oncology)
nejm.org, New England
Journal of Medicine.
Your Child in
the Hospital: A
Practical Guide for
Parents
yourchildinthehospital.org
apa.org/books/4441001.html,
American Psychological Association.
Things I Wish
I'd Known, Cancer
and Kids
Deborah J. Cornwall
thingsiwishidknown.com
Hope for Families
of Children with
Cancer
Lynda T. Young
and Chaplain Johnnathan
Ward
hopeforfamiliesonline.com
acco.org, American Childhood
Cancer Organization
candlelighters.org, One Small
Sparrow: The Remarkable
Real-Life Drama of
One Community's Compassionate Response
to a Little
Boy's Life
Leeland, Jeff.
braintumorbook.com
childhoodcancerbook.com
bookstore.westbowpress.com
Alicia's Updates, A
Mother's Memoir of
Pediatric Cancer
Rene A. Fesler
site.aliciasupdates.com,
site.aliciasupdates.com,
This book chronicles
a family's journey
through cancer and
the impact it
had not only
upon their family
but on those
around them.
I Never Signed
Up for This!:
An Upfront Guide
to Dealing with
Cancer at a
Young Age.
Katie, Strumpf
katiestrumpf.com,
When One Door
Closes: A Teen's
Inspiring Journey and
Living Legacy
alexswish.com, By Susie
and Bill Graham
with H. Thomas
Saylor.
Hope Is Here
To Stay
laurensfirstandgoal.org,
The story of
Lauren and her
family and her
battle with a
pediatric brain tumor.
Dance When the
Brain Says No
forestdalepublishing.com, A mother's
memoir of her
daughter's battle with
brain cancer.
candlelighters.org,
Negotiating the Special
Education Maze: A
Guide for Parents
and Teachers
Anderson, Winifred, Stephen
Chitwood and Deidre
Hayden.
cancervive.org/books.html,
Cancervive
The Trish Greene
Back-to-School Program for
Children with Cancer
lls.org/#/diseaseinformation/managingyourcancer/newlydiagnosed/childhoodcancer/school/trishgreene, Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society,
thejester.org, The Jester
and Pharley Phund,
Home of The
Jester Has Lost
His Jingle and
the Pharley Doll
The organization offers
activity books for
children with life-threatening illnesses,
activities designed to
bring laughter back
into their lives.
freebooks4doctors.com,
FreeBooks4Doctors
cancerslayerblog.com
acco.org, American Childhood
Cancer Organization.
candlelighters.org/Information/Resources/Books/tabid/287/Default.aspx
healthpress.com
blog.raspberrykids.com
clicsargent.org.uk/Publicationsresources/CLICSargentpublications/Children, CLIC
Sargent website, The
British CLIC Sargent
web site has
several books for
children and youth
available for pdf
download.
thejester.org, The Jester
Has Lost His
Jingle, David Saltzman
A story by
a cancer patient
about finding laughter.
chemo-to-the-rescue.com,
Chemo to the
Rescue, An online
book for young
children with leukemia.
mrsbbooks.com, Home in
Time for my
Birthday, Home in
Time for My
Birthday is a positive story
for children and
families facing a
diagnosis.
brittanysbooks.com, Books for
4-12 year olds
dealing with cancer,
terminal illness and
loss of a
sibling to cancer.
compassionbooks.com, This site
has a good
listing of bereavement
books for all
ages.
Cancer Pain Relief
and Palliative Care
in Children
World Health Organization
who.int/publications/en
kidsaid.com
sargeantsheaven.com,
florisbooks.co.uk
centering.org, Centering Corporation, Compassionate Friends,
Lists more than
350 books and
videos on coping
with serious illness,
loss and grief.
candlelighters.org,, Under Information, a
listing of available
pamphlets and books.
apon.org, Association of
Pediatric Oncology Nurses,
offers several books
on childhood cancer
concerns.
cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/childhoodcancers, NCI
page on childhood
cancers
uthct.edu, UT Health
Center, Medical Research
Library, Links to
books and journals
available online.
Chapter
2. Cancer Resources
2
A
List of Childhood
Cancer Support and
Advocacy Organizations from
ped-onc.org/resources/supportorg.html
Alex's Lemonade Stand
Foundation (ALSF)
alexslemonade.org
ALSF is a
national fundraising movement,
ALSF is now
a national fundraising
movement, raising money
(millions) and funding
over 800 research
projects.
ALSF provides free
resources for families
affected by childhood
cancer, including the
Travel for Care
and SuperSibs! programs.
National Children's Cancer
Society (NCCS)
thenccs.org
Emergency and travel
financial assistance, scholarships, advocacy,
information and support
during and after
treatment and publications.
CureSearch
CureSearch.org
CureSearch raises funds
for childhood cancer
research as well
as awareness.
The web site
has information on
childhood cancer and
its treatment.
American Childhood Cancer
Foundation (formerly Candlelighters)
acco.org
Founded in 1970,
the ACCO promotes
advocacy, awareness and
resources for childhood
cancer patients and
their families.
Alliance for Childhood
Cancer
allianceforchildhoodcancer.org
A forum of
national patient advocacy
groups and medical
and scientific organizations that
works collaboratively to
advance research and
policies to prevent
cancer and improve
public education and
the diagnosis, treatment,
supportive care and
survivorship of children
and adolescents with
cancer.
Coalition Against Childhood
Cancer (CAC2)
cac2.org
Awareness, advocacy, family
resources and research.
Childhood Cancer Canada
Foundation
childhoodcancer.ca
Help for families
and schools of
childhood cancer patients,
research funding, awareness,
scholarships.
Starlight Starbright
starlight.org
Starlight Starbright helps
seriously ill children
and their families
cope with their
pain, fear and
isolation through entertainment, education
and family activities.
Not cancer-specific.
Chai Lifeline
chailifeline.org
Chai Lifeline believes
that seriously ill
children (including children
with cancer) need
and deserve as
happy and normal
a childhood as
possible.
Their programs include:
Camp Simcha, professional case
management, learning programs,
family retreats, insurance
support service, wish
granting, sibling support
and community services.
Friends of Scott
friendsofscott.org
Friends of Scott
(San Diego, CA)
provides emotional and
financial support for
young people with
cancer and their
families with face-to-face groups,
a prom and
other special events,
scholarships and a
gas and grocery
fund.
St. Baldricks Foundation
stbaldricks.org
St. Baldricks is
the largest private
(non-government) funder of
childhood cancer research
grants.
Events for fundraising
are head shavings.
The Children's Cause
(CCCA)
childrenscause.org
Children's Cause Cancer
Advocacy – "The
Voice of Children
with Cancer".
CCCA works to
achieve access to
less toxic and
more effective pediatric
cancer therapies; to
expand resources for
research and specialized
care; and to
address the unique
needs and challenges
of childhood cancer
survivors and their
families.
People Against Childhood
Cancer (PAC2)
curechildhoodcancer.ning.com
An advocacy community on
a mission to
raise awareness of
childhood cancer.
Low-Cost
and Free Drug
Info from ped-onc.org/resources/compassionateuse.html
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
pparx.org
National Cancer Institute
(NCI)
cancer.gov
factsheet entitled "Access to
Investigational Drugs: Questions
and Answers.
Pharmaceutical Research and
Manufacturers of America
(Phrma)
phrma.org
A
List of Hat
and Wig Suppliers from
ped-onc.org/resources/hatswigs.html
locksoflove.org
wigsforkids.org
pinkheartfunds.org
hatsoffforcancer.org
ellieshats.org
headcovers.com
wheretheresaneed.org
Online
Support groups and
Message Boards from
ped-onc.org/cfissues/maillist.html
and acor.org
listserv.acor.org/archives/ped-onc.html, Ped-onc
listserv.acor.org/archives/ped-onc-survivors.html, Ped-onc
survivors, Parents of
children who are
off-treatment for childhood
cancer
listserv.acor.org/archives/all-kids-relapsed.html, ALL-kids-relapsed, Parents
of children with
relapsed
listserv.acor.org/archives/infant-all.html, infant-ALL,
Parents of children
with Infant
listserv.acor.org/archives/alcl-kids.html, ALCL-kids,
Parents of children
with ALCL, Anaplastic
Large Cell Leukemia
listserv.acor.org/archives/n-blastoma.html, N-blastoma,
Parents of children
with neuroblastoma
listserv.acor.org/archives/medullo-pnet.html, Medullo-pnet, Parents/caregivers/doctors discuss
the brain cancers,
medulloblastoma and PNET.
listserv.acor.org/archives/rhabdo-kids.html, Rhabdo-kids,
Parents/caregivers of children
with rhabdomyosarcoma
listserv.acor.org/archives/wilms-kids.html, Wilms-kids,
Parents/caregivers of children
with Wilms tumor
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A
List of Make
A Wish Organizations from
ped-onc.org/cfissues/maw.html
Your hospital social
worker, child life
specialist, or Candlelighters parents
consultant will probably
approach you and
tell you which
wish-granting organization does
the wishes in
your area and
give you the
information on how
to contact them.
This is a
way to get
rid of old
vehicles and have
the proceeds donated
to Make-A-Wish!
wheelsforwishes.org, Wheels for
Wishes
Make A Wish
Foundation of America
wish.org, wish.org, Grants
wishes to children
between 2 1/2
and 18 with
a critical illness.
The main web
site will direct
you to the
contact (and/or web
site) of the
chapter nearest
you.
Second Wish
secondwish.org, When a
child has to
face cancer a
second time, we
believe they should
have a special
opportunity to look
forward to. Second
Wish a wish
granting organization for
children ages 2-18
who have experienced
a relapse or
reoccurance of cancer
and are being
treated at Mary
Bridge Children's Hospital
in Tacoma, Washington.
The service area
is the following
counties: Kitsap, Mason,
Pierce or by
Board approval.
Marty Lyons Foundation
martylyonsfoundation.org,
martylyonsfoundation.org,
Wishes to children
ages 3 to
17 who are
terminally ill or
have a life-threatening disease.
The Foundation has
10 Chapters granting
wishes in 12,
states, Alabama, Connecticut, Florida,
Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, South
Carolina, Texas and
Virginia.
Children's Wish Foundation
International
childrenswish.org, Our Wish
Fulfillment program is
open to any
young person under
the age of
18 and who
has been diagnosed
with a life-threatening illness.
Anyone can refer
a child, simply
contact our office
with basic information
on, the child
and we will
immediately begin working
on, initial steps
to fulfill the
Wish.
Sunshine Foundation
sunshinefoundation.org,
Sunshine Foundation may
fulfill the dreams
of children between
the ages of
3 and 18
who are severely
affected by a
chronic illness or
physical disability.
Anyone can refer
a child.
Must be a
US citizen.
A Wish with
Wings, Inc.
awishwithwings.org
Grants the wishes
of Texas children
with life-threatening diseases
Wishing Star Foundation
wishingstar.org, wishingstar.org, Grants
wishes to children
3 to 21
with life-threatening or
life-shortening conditions.
Permanent residence must
be in Spokane,
the Tri-Cities or
a local outlying
area.
A Special Wish
Foundation
spwish.org, Grants wishes
to children under
the age of
21 and diagnosed
as having a
life-threatening disorder.
aspecialwishfoundation.org/chapters,
visit the chapters
page.
Indiana Children's Wish
Fund
indywish.org, Grants wishes
to Indiana children,
ages 3-18, who
have been diagnosed
with a life-threatening or
terminal illness.
Give Kids The
World
gktw.com, Give Kids
The World Village
partners with over
220 wish-granting organizations (WGO)
and foundations to
make the Central
Florida wish a
reality.
gktw.com/pre/contact/wgo-list.php,
wish-granting organizations page.
Kids Wish Network
kidswishnetwork.org, Kids Wish
Network grants wishes
to children between
the ages of
3 and 18
who are battling
a life threatening
illness.
Must live in
Central Florida.
New Hope for
Kids Wish Program
newhopeforkids.org, Grants wishes
to children through
the age of
19 diagnosed with
a life-threatening illness.
Benefit4Kids
b4k.org/index.htm, Grants outdoor
wishes of children
with life threatening
and life limiting
illnesses.
Magic Moments
magicmoments.org,
magicmoments.org, Grants wished
to children in
Alabama with chronically
life threatening medical
conditions.
The Rainbow Connection
rainbowconnection.org,
Wishes for
any child between
the ages of
2.5 and 18
years of age
who resides in
Michigan and is
dealing with a
life threatening medical
condition.
Horses for Hope
horsesforhope.com, Horses For
Hope is a
program in Michigan
that offers children
with cancer (and
their families) events
to help them
take their minds
off their illness
and the side
effects related to
cancer treatment.
A
List of Scholarships for
Cancer Survivors from
ped-onc.org/scholarships/index.html
Check for local
cancer survivor scholarships at
the college you
plan to attend.
graceamerica.org/GraceFoundation,
National Grace Foundation,
provides FREE college
admissions and financial
aid counseling to
high-school and college
aged children and
their families who
are dealing with
issues related to
pediatric cancer.
affordablecollegesonline.org,
Affordable Colleges Online,
offers an easy
to navigate guidebook
for applying for
college scholarships and
other financial aid.
disabilityscholarships.us,
Disability Scholarships
finaid.org/scholarships/cancer.phtml,
FinAid, page on
Cancer Scholarships
Stephen T. Marchello
Scholarship
stmfoundation.org/other-scholarships,
other scholarships page
chop.edu/health-resources/scholarship-opportunities-survivorship-and-oncology-patients, cancer
scholarship listings,
needymeds.org/scholarships.taf?_function=list_disease_s&disease_id=43&disease=Cancers, NeedyMeds
Scholarship Name List
for Cancers,
lls.org/support/other-helpful-organizations/financial-resources/scholarships-education, Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society
listings
CollegeScholarships.org
collegescholarships.org/health/leukemic-students.htm, leukemia
scholarships
Scholarships.com
scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/cancer-scholarships, cancer
scholarships,
facebook.com/pages/Childhood-Cancer-Survivors-A-Practical-Guide-to-Your-Future-3rd-ed/268725516566266?ref=hl, Childhood
Cancer Survivors, A
Practical Guide for
Yor Future Facebook
page
graceamerica.org/GraceFoundation,
National GRACE Foundation,
The National GRACE
Foundation provides FREE
college admissions and
financial aid counseling
to pediatric cancer
patients and survivors.
top10onlinecolleges.org/scholarships-for/cancer-survivors, Top
Ten Online Colleges
Online lists 25
scholarships for survivors.
cbtf.org/learn/scholarship-and-education-info, Children's
Brain Tumor Foundation,
has a long
page with lots
of scholarship and
education opportunities; some
focus on disabilities
cappex.com/hq/articles-and-advice/financial-aid/scholarships/Cancer-Scholarships, Cappex
Cancer, scholarships
doranandmurphy.com,
Canceling Cancer Scholarship, The attorneys at
Doran and Murphy
offer this scholarship
to assist those
who have been
impacted by cancer,
either as the
diagnosed person or
directly impacted by
the cancer diagnosis
of a family
member or close
friend.
Hawkins Spizman Fortas
hsflawfirm.com/the-cancer-survivor-scholarship
hsflawfirm.com, Hawkins Spizman
Fortas, Cancer Survivor
Scholarship which contributes
to the education
of an individual
who has been
directly impacted by
cancer.
We understand that
cancer patients may have
difficulties attending school,
securing a job
and adapting to
a new lifestyle
after their diagnosis
or the diagnosis
of a loved
one.
Sophia's Hope
sofiashope.org/scholarships,
Sophia's Hope scholarships
The Ulman Fund
ulmanfund.org, The Ulman
Fund scholarships
scholarsapply.org/cancer-survivors
The National Collegiate
Cancer Foundation (NCCF)
Scholarship
collegiatecancer.org/scholarships
Beyond the Cure
Ambassador Scholarship Program
thenccs.org/scholarship
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
scholarsapply.org/nmsurvivors,
Northwestern Mutual Childhood
Cancer Survivor Scholarship
Program
Jackie Spellman Scholarship
Foundation
jackiespellmanbenefit.org
Cancer Survivors' Fund
cancersurvivorsfund.org
cancersurvivorsfund.org/Applications/HowToApply.htm, scholarship
program
dmorrislaw.com/scholarship
cancerforcollege.org,
Cancer for College
(CFC)
cancerforcollege.org/application-faq.html
California applicants and
applicants attending Southern
California colleges will
receive first consideration for
perpetual scholarships.
The Simon Cancer
Foundation
thescf.org/Scholarships.html,
The Harvey Simon
Cancer Foundation
Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
mesothelioma.com/scholarship
Andre Sobel Award
andreriveroflife.org/participate
AndreRiverofLife.org
Michael A Hunter
Memorial Scholarship
oc-cf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1331, Michael
A Hunter Memorial
Scholarship
The SamFund
thesamfund.org,
Patient Advocate Foundation
patientadvocate.org
PAC Scholarship for
Survivors
Hawkins Spizman Kilgo,
LLC Childhood Cancer
Awareness Scholarship
hawkinsduilaw.com/childhood-cancer-awareness-scholarship
Brian Morden Foundation
brianmordenfoundation.org/scholarship.htm, Brian
Morden Memorial higher
education scholarships
Kids-4-Kids
kids4kidswithcancer.org/scholarships
kids4kidswithcancer.org
Although we are
based in Houston,
Texas, applicants are
not currently limited
to any region
in particular.
My Hometown Heroes
myhometownheroes.org
Leukemia and Lymphoma
Awareness Law School
Scholarship
renkinlaw.com/leukemia-lymphoma-law-school-scholarship
CURE Cancer Support
Scholarship
The Lep Foundation
for Youth Education
lepfoundation.org/applications
Survivor Vision
survivorvision.org/about-us/our-programs/textbook-scholarship-guidelines-application,
survivorvision.org
Dallas Car Accident
Lawyers Cancer Awareness
Scholarship
dallascaraccidentlawyers.net/cancer-awareness-scholarship
Region-Specific Cancer
Survivor Scholarships
Stephen T. Marchello
Scholarship Foundation
stmfoundation.org
survivors of childhood
cancer, in Colorado
and Montana.
Patty Feist Scholarship, University
of Colorado, Boulder
pfeist.net/PFScholarship.html,
Patty Feist Undergraduate Scholarship
colorado.edu/scholarships,
University of Colorado,
Boulder, scholarship page.
Stephen's Soldiers Foundation
stephenssoldiers.com/scholarships
childhoodcancer.ca/scholarship,
Survivor Scholarship Program
Canada
Expect Miracles Foundation
expectmiraclesfoundation.org/expect-miracles-scholarship
must be of
New England (CT,
MA, ME, NH,
RI, VT).
Children's Cancer Center,
Florida
childrenscancercenter.org/scholarships,
Children's Cancer Center
Tampa Bay, Florida
area
Friends of Scott
Foundation, California only
friendsofscott.org/scholarship.aspx
Making Headway Foundation
makingheadway.org/scholarship, Scott
J. Reisser Memorial
Scholarship
brain or spinal
cord tumor survivor
living in NY,
NJ, or CT
metropolitan area
Texas, MD Anderson
Cancer Center
mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/care-centers-clinics/childrens-cancer-hospital/support-programs/pediatric-college-scholarship-program.html, Pediatric
College Scholarship Program
Current or former
patient treated at
MD Anderson Cancer
Center before 19th
birthday.
Virginia, Special Love,
Inc.
specialove.org/scholarships,
Special Love, Kay/Moore
Scholarship Fund
Florida
nickileach.org/assistance,
Nicki Leach Foundation
Central Arkansas Radiation
Therapy Institute
carti.com/patient-resources/carti-kids-program,
carti.com
Indiana University
Chief Operations Officer,
Circle of Life
Indiana Memorial Union,
Suite 371
900 East 7th
Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
317.339.8632(M)
operations@iumini.com
Cancer Survivor Fund
(Texas)
cancersurvivorsfund.org/ScholarshipEligibilityRequirements.htm
National Amputation Fund
nationalamputation.org/scholar1.html,
Claude S. Weiler
Scholarship for Amputee
College Students
For Brain Tumor
survivors
Reisser Memorial Scholarship
Fund
Limited to the
NY, NJ or
CT area.
makingheadway.org/scholarship
Pediatric Brain Tumor
Foundation of the
United States (PBTFUS)
curethekids.org/family-resources/scholarships
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Chapter
3. A List
of Childhood Cancer
Organizations in Alphabetical Order
from ped-onc.org/ccorg.html
Aimee's
Army Childhood Cancer
Foundation
aimeesarmy.com Scranton, PA
US
Alex's Arcade
alexsarcade.org (video games
to hospitals), Michigan
US
Alex's Lemonade Stand
alexslemonade.org, see web
site US
Alliance for Childhood
Cancer
allianceforchildhoodcancer.org/acc/Main, Alexandria,
VA US
American Brain Tumor
Association
abta.org no, but
pro-childhood cancer concerns
Des Plaines, IL
US
American Cancer Society
cancer.org Atlanta GA
US
American Childhood Cancer
Organization (ACCO)
acco.org Formerly Candlelighters
Find these local
groups listed on
the ACCO web
site.
acco.org/AboutUs/Affiliates/LocalGroups.aspx
American Society of
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
aspho.org, professional organization
Angels for Hope
angelsforhope.org
Ashley Foundation
theashleyfoundation.org,
Maryland US
Association of Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology Nurses
aphon.org
ASK Childhood Cancer
Foundation
askweb.org, Richmond, Virginia
Band of Parents
Foundation
bandofparents.org yes, neuroblastoma Dewittville, NY
Barncancerfonden
barncancerfonden.se,
Stockholm Sweden
Bear
Necessities Pediatric Cancer
Foundation
bearnecessities.org,
Chicago US
Brain Tumor Foundation
for Children, Inc.
braintumorkids.org yes, brain
tumors Georgia
Brain Tumor Foundation
of Canada
braintumour.ca
Brian Morden Foundation
brianmordenfoundation.org,
Pennsylvania US
Brittany Miller Foundation
brittanymiller.org, New York
Bryan M. Lawrence
Foundation
lawrence-foundation.org,
New York
Canadian
Cancer Society
cancer.ca
Cancer Fund of
America
cfoa.org Knoxville, TN
Cancer Patients Aid
Association (CPAA)
cpaaindia.org
India
Cancer Warriors
cancerwarriors.org, Georgia
Candlelighters changed their
name to American
Childhood Cancer Organization,
acco.org
acco.org/AboutUs/Affiliates/LocalGroups.aspx, many
states
CanTeen (Australia)
canteen.org.au, Sydney Australia
CanTeen (Ireland)
canteen.ie, Ireland
Caylee's Hope cayleeshope.info
Child Health International Foundation
childhealthinternational.net,
Belarus (Ukraine)
ChildCan
childcan.on.ca, London, Ontario
Canada
Childhood Brain Tumor
Foundation (CBTF)
childhoodbraintumor.org
Germantown, MD
Childhood Cancer Canada
childhoodcancer.ca,
Toronto, ON Canada
Childhood Cancer Foundation,
CHOC (KwaZulu-Natal Region)
choc.org.za South Africa
Childhood Cancer Foundation
of Southern California
ccfsocal.org, Loma Linda,
CA
Childhood Cancer Guides
childhoodcancerguides.org, WA
Childhood Cancer Lifeline
of New Hampshire
childhoodcancerlifeline.org,
New Hampshire
Childhood Cancer Support
(Australia) ccs.org.au, Australia
Childhood Leukemia Foundation
clf4kids.org, New Jersey
Children with Cancer
childrenwithcancer.org.uk,
London UK
Children’s Brain Tumor
Foundation
cbtf.org yes, brain
tumors New York
Children's Cancer Association
childrenscancerassociation.org,
Portland, Oregon
Children's Cancer Foundation
ccf.org.sg, Singapore Singapore
ccf.org.hk, Hong Kong
Children’s Cancer Network
childrenscancernetwork.org,
Tempe, AZ
Children's Cancer Research
Fund
childrenscancer.org
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Children's Cancer Research
Group (UK)
ccrg.ox.ac.uk
Oxford, UK
Children’s Cause for
Cancer Advocacy (CCCA)
childrenscause.org,
Washington, DC
Children's Chance
childrenschance.org,
Columbia, SC
Children's Health Environmental Coalition
cehn.org/childrens_health_environmental_coalition
toxins in environment
Los Angeles, CA
Children's Leukemia Foundation
of Michigan leukemiamichigan.org leukemia
only Michigan
Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer
Foundation (CNCF)
cncfhope.org neuroblastoma Bloomingdale, IL
Chris Lucas Trust
chrislucastrust.com
rhabdomyosarcoma North Tyneside
UK
Circle of Care
thecircleofcare.org,
Wilton, CT
CLIC Sargent
clicsargent.org.uk UK
Colorado Kids Cancer
Association
cokidscancer.org, Denver, CO
Colton's Cure Foundation
coltonscure.org, Green Bay,
Wisconson
Compassionate Friends
compassionatefriends.org
grief support after
the death of
a child Oak
Brook, IL
Connor
Moran Children's Cancer
Foundation
connormoran.org, Tequesta, FL
Connor's Heroes Foundation
connorsheroes.org,
Midlothian, VA
Cookies for Kids
Cancer
cookiesforkidscancer.org, Califon, NJ
CURE Childhood Cancer
Association
curekidscancer.com, New York
CURE Childhood Cancer
curechildhoodcancer.org,
Atlanta, GA
CureSearch
curesearch.org
Bethesda, MD
Curing Kids Cancer
curingkidscancer.org,
Marietta, GA
Cure Our Children
cureourchildren.org, US
elliestrust.org, East Anglia
UK
Emmanuel Cancer Foundation
emmanuelcancer.org, New Jersey
UA
Families Fighting Childhood
Cancer
familiesfightingchildhoodcancer.com
Families of Children
with Cancer
fcco.org, Ontario, Canada
Canada
For Beydn Foundation
forbeydn.org (focus on
invasive pediatric fungal
infections), North Carolina
Foundation for Children
with Cancer
childrenwithcancer.org, St. Louis, MO
Friends of Karen
friendsofkaren.org, New York
Metro Region
Friends of Jaclyn
Foundation
friendsofjaclyn.org,
Cortlandt Manor, NY
Friends of Scott
friendsofscott.org, San Diego,
CA
Fundacion "Natalà Dafne
Flexer"
fundacionflexer.org/english.html,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina
Gaby Davis Foundation
gabydavisfoundation.com,
Port Coquitlam, BC
Canada
Georgie's Fund
georgies-fund.com/index.shtml neuroblastoma Addlestone
Surrey UK
Gilda's Club South
Florida
"Noogieland" for children
with cancer ages
5-17 Fort Lauderdale,
FL
Go for the
Goal
go4thegoal.org, Ho Ho
Kus, NJ
Hayim, for children
with cancer in
Israel hayim.org, Petach-Tikva Israel
Heroes for Children
heroesforchildren.org,
Richardson and Houston,
TX
Heroes Forever
heroesforever.org, Arvada, CO
Honeysuckle Foundation for
Children with Cancer
honeysucklefoundation.org,
Melville, NY
Hope Foundation for
Children with Cancer
kacuv.org, Istanbul Turkey
Horses for Hope
horsesforhope.com,
Flushing, MI
I Can I
Cure
icareicure.org, Davie, FL
Icla da Silva
Foundation
icla.org US and
Puerto Rico
IGW Pediatric Cancer
Foundation, Inc.
ourlaboroflove.org/, New Mexico
International Confederation of
Childhood Cancer Parent
Organizations icccpo.org/index.cfm, Netherlands
International
Jacob's Heart Children's
Cancer Support Services
jacobsheart.org, Freedom and
Salinas, CA
James Croft Hope
Foundation
jamescroftshopefoundation.org.au
brain tumors Innaloo
WA Australia
Jarrett’s Joy Cart
thejoycart.com, Lexington, KY
Jessica Hicks Foundation
jessicaannhicks.org,
Picture Rocks, PA
Jessica Moorhead Foundation
for Hope
jessicafoundationforhope.org
The Jester and
Pharley Phund
thejester.org, Palos Verdes,
CA
JMML Foundation
jmmlfoundation.org
(Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia)
JMML
Joanna McAfee Childhood
Cancer Foundation
supportcancerkids.org, Warner Robins,
GA
Justin Scott Foster
Foundation
jsffoundation.org, New Jersey
Katie's Wish
mysite.verizon.net/katieswish/index.html, Montgomeryville, PA
Keaton Raphael Memorial
For Neuroblastoma
childcancer.com, Roseville, California
Kid's Cancer Connection
kidscancerconnection.org,
Woodland Hills, CA
Kids V Cancer
kidsvcancer.org,
Washington, DC
Kids Cancer Fight
KidsCancerFight.org,
Kids 'n Kamp/Childhood Cancer
Family Connection
kidsnkamp.org, Columbus, OH
Kidz Cancer Fund
kidzcancerfund.org,
Atlanta, GA
Lainie's Angels
lainiesangels.com,
Metuchen, New Jersey
Leukaemia Busters
leukaemiabusters.org.uk/pages/home.aspx
leukemia Southampton, Hampshire
UK
Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society (LLS)
lls.org nationwide, including
Canada
Love, Chloe Foundation
lovechloefoundation.org,
Salina, KS
MACC Fund
maccfund.org, Milwaukee, WI
Making Headway Foundation
Inc.
makingheadway.org brain tumors
Chappaqua, NY
Matthew Larson Foundation,
IronMatt
ironmatt.org brain tumors
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Michael Hoefflin Foundation
mhf.org, Santa Clarita,
California
Miracle Players Foundation
mpcamp.org, Dallas, TX
Mission for Maureen
mission4maureen.org brain tumors
South Euclid, OH
National Children's Cancer
Society
children-cancer.org
thenccs.org, St. National
Children's Leukemia Foundation
leukemiafoundation.org
leukemia Brooklyn, NY
Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer
Society
neuroblastomacancer.org
neuroblastoma Hoffman Estates,
IL
Neuroblastoma Society
of UK
neuroblastoma.org.uk
neuroblastoma UK
Nevada Childhood Cancer
Foundation
nvccf.org, Las Vegas,
NV
Nick Reamer Osteosarcoma Foundation,
Inc
nicksteamdeamous.org, (and young
adults) Minnesota
Nicki Leach Foundation
nickileach.org, Ponte Vedra
Beach, Florida
North of England
Children's Cancer Research
Fund (NECCR)
neccr.org.uk, Newcastle UK
Orange County Foundation
for Oncology, Children
and Families (OCF-OCF)
ocf-ocf.org, Orange, CA
Pablove Foundation pablove.org, Los
Angeles, CA
Pediatric Cancer Foundation
(NY)
pcfweb.org
Mamaroneck, NY
Pediatric Cancer Foundation
(Pennsylvania)
cancersupportgroup.org,
Whitehall, PA
People Against Childhood
Cancer (PAC2) curechildhoodcancer.ning.com
Rainbows and Roses
rainbowsandroses.org, Texas
Rally Foundation for
Childhood Cancer Research
(Rally)
rallyfoundation.org/index.php/rally/home, Sandy
Springs, GA
Rock Against Cancer
rockagainstcancer.org,
Durham, NC
Rush-Miller Foundation
rushmillerfoundation.org,
Pueblo, CO
SIOP-International Society of
Pediatric Oncology (Société
Internationale d'Oncologie Pédiatrique)
siop.nl, Geneva, Switzerland
International
Solving Kids Cancer
solvingkidscancer.org
Special Love
speciallove.org, Bethesda, MD
Starbright
starbright.org, Los Angeles,
CA
Baldrick's Foundation (serves
all 50 US
states, plus 30
countries)
stbaldricks.org,
Stephen's Soldiers stephenssoldiers.org,
Striving for More
striving4more.org, Raleigh, NC
Tomorrow Fund
tomorrowfund.org,
Providence, RI
Tomorrows Children's Institute
atcfkid.com, Hackensack, NJ
Ulman Cancer Fund
for Young Adults
ulmanfund.org, Columbia, MD
Valerie
Fund
thevaleriefund.org,
Maplewood, NJ
We Can Pediatric
Brain Tumor Network
wecan.cc brain tumors
Granada Hills, CA
Why Me
whyme.org, Worcester, MA
World Child Cancer
worldchildcancer.org,
Mexico, Malawi, Colombia,
Phillippines, Ghana, Mozambique,
Pacific Islands UK
Chapter
4. A List
of Cancer Kid
Camps from ped-onc.org/cfissues/camps.html
Websites
that List Medical
Summer Camps
Many organizations have
established cancer kid
camps.
Check with your
hospital social worker
or support organization to
find what is
available in your
area.
Children's Oncology Camping
Association International (COCA-I)
cocai.org
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality's
listings
allensguide.com/specialneeds/oncology,
Allen's Guide
firstdescents.org, First Descents,
a Kayak camp
for young adults
with cancer, (Camp
is in Vail,
Colorado.)
Alabama
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Smile-A-Mile (SAM)
smileamile.com, Year-round programs
and summer camps
by Smile-A-Mile helps
those in Alabama
who are affected
by childhood cancer
thrive during treatment
and the years
beyond.
Camp Rap-A-Hope
camprapahope.org, Provides year-long
programming, as well
as, a, week-long
summer camp to
children between the
ages of 7
and 17 who
have, or have
ever had, cancer.
Most of our
campers come from
communities along more
than 300 miles
of the central
Gulf Coast; from
the Florida panhandle
to the Louisiana
Texas border.
Arizona
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Arizona Camp Sunrise
and Sidekicks
azcampsunrise.org,
azcampsunrise.org, Free programs
for children who
have or have
had cancer and
for their siblings.
Summer camp and
day camp.
Arkansas
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Aldersgate
campaldersgate.net/Programs/summer-camps,
campaldersgate.net,
One-week residential camp
for children aged
6 to 16
with cancer.
Camp Quality Arkansas
campqualityusa.org/ar,
Summer camp for
young cancer patients
sponsored by Camp
Quality.
California
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Seany's Camp Reach
for the Sky
theseanyfoundation.org,
Camp Reach for
the Sky is
based in Southern
California and is
made up of
three weeklong sessions.
One session is
for siblings of
kids with cancer,
another is a
day camp for
kids with cancer
(residents) and siblings
and the last
is an overnight
camp for residents
(including a Teen
Winter Weekend).
Camp Okizu
okizu.org, okizu.org, For
35 years Camp
Okizu has offered
support programs to
families who have
a child diagnosed
with cancer.
Camp Okizu has
become a second
family and a
home away from
home for thousands
of patients, siblings,
and parents.
Orange County Foundation
for Oncology Children
and Families
ocf-ocf.org, in the San Bernardino
Mountains in June
and September.
The weekend-long camp
is open to
patients and their
families.
Colorado
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Roundup River Ranch
roundupriverranch.org,
Roundup River Ranch
is a medically
supported camp for
kids with chronic
and life-threatening illnesses.
Nighthawk Ranch
nighthawkranchcolorado.org,
Kids and teenagers
ages 10-18 with
cancer (first phases
of treatment behind
them) have the
opportunity to live
on a ranch
and to develop
skills that will
show them just
how incredibly capable
they are.
Connecticut
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Hole in the
Wall Gang Camp
holeinthewallgang.org,
Campers aged 7,
15 ride horses,
create crafts, swim
and so much
more, as they
bond with other
children facing similar
challenges and learn
they are capable
of so much
more than they
ever thought possible.
Camp Rising Sun
camprisingsun.com, A camp
for children ages
5-17 who have
been diagnosed with
cancer.
Florida
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Boggy Creek Camp
boggycreek.org, Camp Boggy
Creek is a
permanent, year-round facility
where children ages
7 through 16
with chronic or
life-threatening illnesses and
their families can
come to Camp
at no charge
to them.
Georgia
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Aurora Day Camp
auroradaycamp.org, Aurora Day
Camp is for
children with cancer
and their siblings
Aurora Day Camp
brings the simple
pleasures of childhood
back to children
struggling with cancer.
Camp Sunshine
mycampsunshine.com, Two one-week
sessions are held;
a session for
children ages 7,
12 and a
session for teens
13, 18.
Summer Camp, a
camper can receive
chemotherapy in the
morning and be
horseback riding by
the afternoon.
Idaho
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Rainbow Gold
camprainbowgold.org/camps,
camprainbowgold.org/camps,
Camp Rainbow Gold
is an oncology
camp, a sibling
camp and a
family camp.
Camp Rainbow Gold
is a celebration
of life.
Camp Magical Moments
campmagicalmoments.org/index.html,
campmagicalmoments.org, For children
ages 7-12 with
or who have
had Cancer.
River Discovery
riverdiscovery.org, River Discovery
offers outdoor adventures
for cancer survivors
that promote healing
and strengthening of
the mind, body
and spirit.
Illinois
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Quality Illinois
campqualityusa.org/il, Camp Quality
USA, Illinois, Camp
Quality is a
summer camping experience
and year-round support program
for children with
cancer.
Camp One Step
camponestep.org, Provided by
Children's Oncology Services.
Week-long summer camps.
Indiana
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Little Red
Door
littlereddoor.org, Camp Little
Red Door is
a weeklong camp
held in June
each year, for
Indiana children ages
8 to 18
who are in
active cancer treatment
or remission.
Camp Watcha-Wanna-Do
campwatchawannado.com, camp is
offered for children
ages 7 through
high school graduation
and each camper
is able to
bring a sibling
along for the
week they are
at camp.
Iowa
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Quality Heartland
(Iowa and Nebraska)
campqualityusa.org
childrenscancerprograms.com,
childrenscancerprograms.com,
Camp Quality is
a summer camping
experience and year-round
support program for
children with cancer.
Kansas
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Hope-Heartland
camphopeheartland.com/wp,
camphopeheartland.com, Camp Hope
takes place each
June at Camp
Aldrich near Claflin,
Kansas.
Camp Hope is
open to children
and teens
between the ages
of 5, and
17 years.
Camp Quality Kansas
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality
is a summer
camping experience and
year-round support program
for children with
cancer.
Kentucky
Child Medical Summer
Camps
The Center for
Courageous Kids
courageouskids.org, The Center
for Courageous Kids
is a not
for profit Medical
Camping Facility for
children who have
chronic or life
threatening illnesses.
Indian Summer Oncology
Camp
kidscanceralliance.org/camp-programs.html, Our
week-long camp lets
kids with cancer
build friendships and
focus on the
important things in
life, arts and
crafts, swimming, hiking
and s'mores. (Kids
Cancer Alliance)
Camp Quality Kentuckiana
campqualityusa.org/ki
Camp Quality is
a summer camping
experience and year-round
support program for
children with cancer.
Louisiana
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Challenge
campchallenge.org, New Orleans,
Louisiana.
The mission of
Camp Challenge is
to enrich the
lives of young
hematology/oncology
patients.
Cancer Association of
Greater New Orleans.
Camp Quality Louisiana
campqualityusa.org/la, Camp Quality
is a summer
camping experience and
year-round support program
for children with
cancer.
Maine
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Sunshine at
Sebago Lake
campsunshine.org, Camp Sunshine
at Sebago Lake
in Casco, Maine
provides respite, support,
joy and hope
to children with
life-threatening illnesses and
their immediate families
from around the
world through the
various stages of
their journeys.
Massachusetts Child
Medical Summer Camps
Dream Day on
Cape Cod
dreamdayoncapecod.org,
Dream Day on
Cape Cod is
a non-profit organization based
in Brewster, Massachusetts, dedicated
to, bringing respite
into the lives
of children with
serious and/or life-threatening illnesses
and their families.
Camp Casco
campcasco.org/about, Camp Casco
creates amazing camp
experiences that build
lifelong connections for
children with cancer
and their families.
Michigan
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Special Days Camp
specialdays.camp, specialdays.camp, Providing
a traditional camp
experience for children
with cancer and
their siblings.
Camp Casey
camp-casey.org,
camp-casey.org, Camp Casey
is a nonprofit
horseback riding organization for
children with cancer
and rare blood
disorders.
Camp Quality Michigan
campqualityusa.org/mi, Camp Quality
is a summer
camping experience and
year-round support program
for children with
cancer.
Camp Catch-A-Rainbow
ymcastorercamps.org/ccar/camp-catch-a-rainbow, YMCA
Storer Camps offers
Camp Catch-A-Rainbow (CCAR),
free of charge,
to enrich the
lives of children
between four and
fifteen years old
who are being
treated for cancer
or who are
in remission from
cancer.
Minnesota
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Kamp KACE
kampkace.org, Kamp KACE
provides a safe,
rewarding and memorable
camp experience for
school-aged kids with
cancer and their
siblings.
The mission of
Kamp KACE is
to help kids
with cancer feel
like kids.
Missouri
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Quality Central
Missouri
campqualityusa.org/cmo,
Camp Quality
Northwest Missouri
campqualityusa.org/nwmo,
Camp Quality is
a summer camping
experience and year-round
support program for
children with cancer.
Camp Quality Ozark
Missouri Ozarks
campqualityusa.org/oz, Camp Quality
is a summer
camping experience and
year-round support program
for children with
cancer..
Camp Quality Ozark
Greater Kansas City
campqualityusa.org/gkc
Camp Rainbow
camprainbow.com, Different programs
for different ages,
from a day
camp for 4-5
year olds, a
sleep-over camp for
older children and
a teen camp.
Big Sky Kids
eaglemount.org,
eaglemount.org, The Big
Sky Kids program
is designed for
children and young
adults, with cancer.
Begun, in 1985,
Big Sky Kids
provides, four, different
summer camps for
children with cancer
ages 5-23 each
year, as well
as a family
ski weekend, every
spring
Nebraska
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp CoHoLo
campcoholo.com, Camp CoHoLo's
mission is to
serve children between
the ages of
6 and 17
who are impacted
by cancer or
blood disorders.
Campers include children
undergoing therapy and
those who have
completed treatment.
New
Jersey Child Medical
Summer Camps
Happiness is Camping
happinessiscamping.org,
Residential camps for
children with cancer
and their siblings,
age 6 to
16 years.
Camp Quality New
Jersey
campqualityusa.org/nj
New York Child
Medical Summer Camps
Camp Simcha
chailifeline.org/programs_category.php?category=summer,
chailifeline.org, Camp Simcha
is located in
bucolic Glen Spey,
New York.
chailifeline.org/index.php,
Chai Lifeline, the
international children's health
support network that
provides emotional and
social support for
seriously ill children
and their families.
Camp Good Days
campgooddays.org, Camp Good
Days and Special
Times offers week-long
summer camping sessions,
weekend adult retreats
and year-round programs
for families who
have been touched
by cancer and
other life challenges.
Camp Adventure
kidsneedmore.org,
kidsneedmore.org, Camp Adventure
is a free,
fun-filled, week-long sleep
away camp for
children with cancer
and their siblings,
ages 6 to
18.
Sunrise Day Camp
sunrisedaycamp.org,
sunrisedaycamp.org, Sunrise Day
Camp is for
children with cancer
ages 3 1/2–16.
Sunrise Day Camps
bring the simple
pleasures of childhood
back to children
struggling with cancer.
Double H Ranch
doublehranch.org, The Double
H Ranch, co-founded
by Charles R.
Wood and Paul
Newman, provides specialized
programs and year-round
support for children
and their families
dealing with life-threatening illnesses.
North
Carolina Child Medical
Summer Camps
Camp Carefree
campcarefree.org, Free, one-week
camping experience for
kids ages 6
to 16 with
chronic illnesses, including
cancer, Spina Bifida,
epilepsy and more.
Our program also
includes camps for
well siblings of
ill children and
a week for
children with a
sick parent.
Victory Junction
victoryjunction.org,
victoryjunction.org,
Victory Junction serves
children ages 6
to 16, who
have chronic medical
conditions or serious
illness.
Ohio
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Kids N'Kamp
giveccfc.org, giveccfc.org, Year-round
programs and activities
for children with
cancer or other
blood diseases and
their families.
Camp Quality Ohio
campqualityusa.org/oh,
Flying Horse Farms
flyinghorsefarms.org,
flyinghorsefarms.org,
Flying Horse Farms
summer camps serve
campers age 8-15
years old who
have diagnoses in
cardiology, hematology, oncology,
rheumatology,
gastrointestinal disorders, pulmonary
disorders, rare diseases
and facial anomalies.
Oregon
Child Medical Summer
Camps
campukandu.org,
campukandu.org, A free,
week-long camping experience
for children ages
8-18 with cancer
or their siblings.
Camp Millennium
campmillennium.org,
campmillennium.org, Camp Millennium
is a free
week filled with
fun for kids
with cancer ages
5-16.
Pennsylvania Child
Medical Summer Camps
Camp Can Do
campcandoforever.org, Camp Can
Do is for
children ages 8-17,
who have been
diagnosed with cancer
in the last
5 years.
We also offer
a special session
of Camp Can
Do for siblings,
kids ages 8-17,
whose brother or
sister has been
diagnosed with cancer.
Ronald McDonald Camp
philarmh.org/camp, Ronald McDonald
Camp is for
children ages 7
to 17 who
are currently undergoing
treatment or who
have been treated
for cancer.
Each camper may
bring one sibling
with them to attend
Camp.
Rhode
Island Child Medical
Summer Camps
Camp Hope
campchannel.com/summer-camps/Camp-Hope-4053.html, Camp
Channel, or <a
facebook.com/CampHopeRI,
Facebook, Camp Hope
is a camp
for children who
have or had
cancer, who are
between the ages
of 7 and
17 and also
welcomes their siblings.
There is no
fee for the
camper or siblings
to attend.
South
Carolina Child Medical
Summer Camps
Camp Happy Days
camphappydays.org, At Camp
Happy Days, kids
discover the power
within themselves, as
they share life-changing experiences
with kids just
like them who
are battling cancer.
Tennessee
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Horizon
camphorizontn.org,
camphorizontn.org, Camp Horizon’s Oncology
Camp is open
to children ages
6 to 17
who were diagnosed
with cancer or
received cancer treatment
within the last
five years.
SIBS Camp is
open to children
ages 6 to
17 whose sibling
is a current
or former cancer
patient.
Texas
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Discovery
visionworkscamps.org,
visionworkscamps.org, For children
aged 7 to
16 with cancer.
Camp Periwinkle
periwinklefoundation.org,
periwinklefoundation.org,
Camp Quality Texas
campqualityusa.org/tx, Camp Quality
is a summer
camping experience and
year-round support program
for children with
cancer.
Utah
Child Medical Summer
Camps
camphobekids.org, Camp Hobe
is a special
summer camp designed
for 4-19 year
olds with cancer
and similarly treated
disorders.
Their siblings are
also welcome to
attend.
Serves Utah, Idaho,
Wyoming and Nevada.
Virginia
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Special Love Camps
(Camp Fantastic)
specialove.org/camps, Free
camps for patients
and survivors (ages
7-17), siblings and
families.
Camp Holiday Trails
campholidaytrails.org,
Residential summer camp
for children aged
5 through 17
with special medical
needs, including cancer.
Washington
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Agape Northwest
campagapenw.net,
campagapenw.net, A family
camp in Washington
State for children
with cancer and
their entire family.
Camp Side-By-Side
upc.org/care/side-by-side1,
A week-long, no-cost
camp offered each
August for families
of children with
cancer.
Wisconsin
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Camp Hozhoni
angelonmyshoulder.org/portfolio-item/summer-camp-hozhoni
angelonmyshoulder.org/portfolio-item/winter-camp-hozhoni, Summer
and winter weekend
camps for children
with cancer aged
18 and younger
and their families.
Canada
Child Medical Summer
Camps
Kids
Cancer Camps of
Alberta
kidscancercare.ab.ca/our-programs/camp,
Our free camp
programs offer kids
across Alberta a
chance to escape
the rigours of
cancer treatments for
outdoor fun and
adventure in a
safe, caring environment.
camptrillium.com,
camptrillium.com, Camp Trillium
(officially The Trillium
Childhood Cancer Support
Centre) offers year-round
recreational experiences to
bring children with
cancer and their
families together.
Camp Ooch
ooch.org, Camp Oochigeas
(Ooch), is a
privately funded, volunteer-based organization that
provides kids with
and, affected by
childhood cancer with
unique opportunities for
growth through challenging, fun,
enriching and magical
experiences.
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