As August fades into September the reality of the school year on the horizon is hard to deny, especially with the wonderful backpacks of freshly packaged school supplies arriving at the door of FoK families. Though the end of summer can be a bittersweet time for any child, children reentering school after being sidelined by a serious illness may have many mixed emotions that are more than just the typical butterflies.
Art Therapyarttherapyblog.comAn article about how art therapy can help cancer patients. There’s also a section on the website about art therapy and children. CaringBridgecaringbridge.orgCaringBridge provides free, personal websites available 24/7 that connect family and friends during a serious illness. The websites are easy to create and add to with health updates, photos and visitors can leave messages of support in…
Make-A-Wish Foundationwish.orgThe Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with a life-threatening medical condition. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted the wishes of more than 174,000 children around the world and currently has 65 chapters in the US. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hudson Valley Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York and Western New York Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey Make-A-Wish Foundation of…
Camp Good Dayscampgooddays.orgCamp Good Days and Special Times, Inc. is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been touched by cancer and other life challenges through summer camping experiences and year-round events and activities. Camp Sunshinecampsunshine.orgCamp Sunshine, located in a beautiful Maine setting, provides families of children with a life-threatening illness a…
Beyond the Curethenccs.org/information-for-survivorsIts mission is to help childhood cancer survivors integrate the cancer experience into their new life as survivors and successfully handle the challenges that are ahead of them and to celebrate survivorship. Cancer Survivors Networkcsn.cancer.orgSponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Cancer Survivors Network helps cancer survivors celebrate and share their lives and their own stories through discussion…
Affordable Colleges Onlineaffordablecollegesonline.orgThis organization has a section on scholarships specifically for people with a disability. Andre Sobel River of Life Foundationandreriveroflife.orgAndre Sobel Award: Young Cancer Survivors’ Essay The Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation offers an annual Essay Award to young survivors of catastrophic illness as a chance to express their personal experiences. A $5,000 cash award is presented to…
Cool Kids Campaigncoolkidscampaign.orgCool Kids sends a care package to a patient’s home in an effort to make her/his life a bit easier and happier by by providing something fun to do during a chaotic time. Packages are assembled specifically for a child’s age and interests. DeLand Booksdelandbooks.comDr. Maitland DeLand writes educational and entertaining children’s books to help ease children’s…
Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Researchvirtualtrials.comThis site includes clinical trial information for patients with brain tumors. Clinical Trialsclinicaltrials.gov/This U.S. government website has direct links to clinical trial information.
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Networkbmtinfonet.orgThis site provides resource information for transplant centers by disease or type of marrow transplant needed. DKMSdkms.org/DKMS is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. HelpHOPELive (formerly National Transplant Assistance Fund)helphopelive.orgHelps individuals and families to overcome financial barriers related to transplantation or catastrophic injury through grass-roots fundraising. National Cancer…
Air Charity Network (formerly Angel Flight America)aircharitynetwork.orgAir Charity Network is made up of independent charity organizations that arrange free air ambulance flights for those patients and families in need. American Airlines – Miles for Kids in Needaa.com/kidsThe Miles for Kids in Need program provides transportation for children and their families, as well as for organizations dedicated to improving the quality…
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