Most of these books can be found at local libraries. We highly suggest reading them to your children and grandchildren to help them understand your cancer and process their feelings. Any parent with cancer (or the partner) can request 2 free books. We purchase our Bright Reads books … [Read more...] about Bright Reads: Books for Families Facing Cancer
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Nankind
Transforming the cancer experience for families with free childcare and support. Nankind provides free childcare, meals, and support programs for families affected by parental cancer. We equip kids with child-life-informed coping skills to build lifelong resilience while giving parents time back … [Read more...] about Nankind
Curing Kids Cancer
Five-year-old Killian Owen was like many other boys his age. The green-eyed little blonde loved playing any kind of sport: baseball, basketball and swimming were among his favorites. He and his twin brother, Garrett, enjoyed playing and competing together. And then, on December 10, 1999, Killian … [Read more...] about Curing Kids Cancer
Denise’s Unicorns, A Non-Profit Dedicated to Making a Difference in the Lives of Children with Cancer and their Families
Who We Are Founded in 2019 by Peter and Karen Ferrandino, Denise's Unicorns is a non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with cancer and their families. In 1982, Karen’s sister Denise lost her battle with Leukemia. Diagnosed at the age of 12, Denise … [Read more...] about Denise’s Unicorns, A Non-Profit Dedicated to Making a Difference in the Lives of Children with Cancer and their Families
Pickles – Kids Supporting Kids
(P)ersevere (I)lluminate (C)onnect (K)indle (L)earn (E)mpower (S)upport OUR MISSION Pickles Group’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer support and resources to kids affected by their parent or guardian’s cancer. Having a parent with cancer can be a lonely and isolating … [Read more...] about Pickles – Kids Supporting Kids