Resource Directory
ALSF is committed to helping families who have experienced a childhood cancer diagnosis by offering programs as well as external resources. The Resource Directory is designed to help connect families with additional organizations that provide a variety of services and support. Sort the resource list by your area and type of assistance below.
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| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Mikey's Way Organization |
Enrich the lives of children suffering from cancer and other life threatening illnesses by providing them with electronic gifts. The Foundation strives to create connection and diverson to help children cope with the emotional and physical hardships of long term, debilitating treatment. |
| Miracle Flights |
Helps families in need by providing free flights to distant, specialized care and vauable second opinions. |
| Miracles for Kids |
Provide financial aid, health, wellness and advocacy services to families in Southern California (help with housing, bills, clothing, food, and counseling). |
| MISS Foundation |
Providing counseling, advocacy, research, education and support services to families experiencing the death of a child. |
| Mission4Maureen |
Provides financial assistance to families who are burdened by the staggering cost of brain cancer treatment. |
| National Alliance for Grieving Children |
Raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them. |
| National Children's Cancer Society |
Provides emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors. |
| National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship |
Advocate for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. |
| National Collegiate Cancer Foundation |
The National Collegiate Cancer Foundation was established to provide services and support to young adults whose lives have been impacted by cancer and who have continued with their education throughout treatment or after their treatment. |
| National Grace Foundation |
Provides free college admissions and financial aid counseling to pediatric cancer patients and survivors. |
| National Organization for Rare Diseases |
NORD advances practical, meaningful, and enduring change so people with rare diseases can live their fullest and best lives. Every day, we elevate care, advance research, and drive policy in a purposeful and holistic manner to lift up the rare disease community. |
| NC4K |
NC4K is a Columbus, Ohio nonprofit organization that provides support for kids fighting cancer through financial, emotional support and events for play. Qualifying families must be living in or being treated in Ohio. |
| NeedyMeds |
NeedyMeds, a national non-profit, achieves its mission by providing information on healthcare programs, offering direct assistance and facilitating programs. |
| Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation |
Provide social, educational, financial, and psychological support services and programs to families of ALL children diagnosied with life threatmening or critical illnesses. |
| Never Had A Bad Day Foundation |
Never Had a Bad Day's mission is to spread 365 Days of 365 Smiles to pediatric cancer patients and their families. NHBD believes in the power of an optimistic attitude, which is why they use the phrase never had a bad day. NHBD distributes a wide range of grants and smiles to patients and their families. Some examples of grants for families include hospital parking fees, gasoline gift cards, a supply of groceries, and more! With one less thing to worry about, NHBD hopes to give families more reasons to smile. |
| Nicholas P. Koenig Hero Foundation |
Provides a financial grants to MN families affected by pediatric cancer. |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation |
Assists families in northern Nevada with a child diagnosed with cancer under the age of 26. |
| Northwestern Mutual’s Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship Program |
Ten $5,000 undergraduate awards will be given for the upcoming academic year. Awards are renewable up to one year or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs earlier. Childhood cancer siblings may apply if they are age 25 or under; A high school senior, high school graduate, or current postsecondary undergraduate; Enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire academic year; Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) A signed affidavit will be required to affirm the sibling’s cancer. |
| Ocean of Love |
Ocean of Love is a non-profit, charitable 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to helping Ocean County children with cancer and their families. We provide financial and emotional support so that they can experience the "normal" joys of childhood, knowing their lives are significant and meaningful to each and every one of us. |
| Okizu |
Help all members of families affected by childhood cancer to heal through peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs. |
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