Ages 0-18 OR Ages 0-21
Eluna is a national nonprofit supporting children, teens, and families impacted by grief or addiction through free camps, resources, and community programs.
The Jessie Rees Foundation (NEGU) Never Ever Give Up supports children actively fighting cancer by delivering JoyJars®, providing ongoing encouragement, and offering family support programs. Through Club NEGU, families receive recurring boosts of joy, emotional support, and resources designed to uplift children, siblings, and parents during treatment. The foundation also offers a Family Resource Guide, memory canvases for bereaved families, and mobile programs that bring joy to hospitals and communities nationwide.
Bright Spot Network supports parents and primary caregivers who have cancer while raising young children. Their programs include virtual support groups, financial assistance through Bright Grants, free age appropriate books through Bright Reads, and creative activity kits for families. The organization focuses on emotional support, connection, and practical help for families navigating a parent's cancer diagnosis from treatment through survivorship.
The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families through advocacy, education, and direct support services. ACCO provides free evidence based resources for newly diagnosed families, emotional support programs, hospital based comfort kits, and policy advocacy to improve pediatric cancer research and treatment access. As one of the oldest and largest childhood cancer organizations in the U.S., ACCO empowers families with practical tools, community connection, and a strong national voice for children facing cancer.
The Andrew McDonough B+ (Be Positive) Foundation provides financial assistance, emotional support, and advocacy for families of children with cancer. Founded in memory of Andrew McDonough, the organization helps families pay for non-medical expenses such as rent, utilities, transportation, and food during treatment. The foundation also funds cutting edge childhood cancer research and runs nationwide, student led fundraising programs to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer families.
Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp offers year round, medically supervised camps and outreach programs for children with serious illnesses and their families. Programs include residential summer camp sessions, family weekends, hospital outreach, and community based activities designed to bring joy, connection, and "a different kind of healing." All services are provided completely free of charge. The organization operates from its main camp in Ashford, Connecticut, with an administrative office in New Haven, and is part of the Serious Fun Children's Network. Programs primarily serve families throughout the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions, with a new Maryland location expanding access.
Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation provides hospital housing and respite housing for families of critically ill children. Their flagship program, The Children's House at Johns Hopkins, offers free overnight accommodations for families whose children are receiving critical care at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. They also operate the nation's first pediatric respite program, offering beach and mountain retreats that allow families temporary relief from the stress of ongoing medical treatment.
Adventure Therapy Foundation supports individuals and families impacted by cancer by addressing the emotional side effects often overlooked in traditional care. Through education, coaching, community building, and experiential programs, the organization helps people combat fear, isolation, and broken identity throughout the cancer journey. Their offerings include Kinship Groups for connection, the RISE virtual coaching program, retreats and events, a podcast, a book on emotional healing, and the Adventure Found newsletter, all designed to restore confidence, resilience, and a sense of self for anyone navigating life with or after cancer.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to curing childhood cancer through groundbreaking research funding, family support services, and public awareness initiatives. Inspired by founder Alexandra "Alex" Scott, ALSF has raised over $300 million, funded more than 1,500 research projects, and supported thousands of families with resources, data tools, and financial assistance. The organization empowers individuals, schools, and businesses to get involved through fundraising events, lemonade stands, and community programs.
A Special Wish Foundation in Southwest Ohio has granted more than 1,900 wishes over its 40 year history, serving children from birth to age 20 who face life threatening medical conditions. The organization provides individualized wish experiences-often travel, events, or special opportunities-to create joy, hope, and lasting memories for families across 20 counties in Southwest Ohio.
