Frequently Asked Questions…

Our main focus is to help families with a child (three years old or younger) that is undergoing cancer treatment. Most families receive excellent medical care, but dealing with cancer goes beyond the walls of the hospital and clinics. Every month we will feature a child currently in treatment by telling this story, providing a care package for them as well as their parents, and discussing a select topic all to help bring awareness to what all these families face.

Each package is unique to the child and his/her guardian(s). When we choose a child to be featured, the primary caregiver will fill out a questionnaire that not only tells us and subsequently everyone else their story, but we will use those answers to go on a minishopping spree. Most families are often too busy to look for items or even know where to get certain things. Each package may contain clothing, a stuffie, a lovey, blankets, toys, books, gift cards, crafting materials, and usually something for the parents. We try our best to make sure everything is either something needed or will bring a smile in these hard times.

Right now as we just starting out, we have limited funds and can only accommodate one family a month. As funds grow, we should be able to increase the frequency. All families regardless of whether they are featured are encouraged to participate in the monthly discussions.

There is a link in the upper right corner that will take you to the donation page. You may also use this link.

Donations

We are a 501(c)(3) organization with tax EIN 88-0557397. Please consult with your local, state, and federal tax laws on appropriate deductions.

Our current yearly administrative fees for things like website, business cards, pamplets, phone usage, etc is about $500. We also have budgeted for about $1,000/yearly for fundraising items like the current ribbon pins. Our fees on receiving donations is explained on the donation page. Everything else goes toward the families. No one in our organization receives any compensation.

Since each package is unique to the child and family, it would be difficult to predict what we may need. We also must be careful in what items we send as children in treatment usually have compromised immune systems. These items must be able to be washed or cleaned and in new condition. Some handmade items may be acceptable. Please contact us if you would like to send something. Families can receive letters and cards either directly if they wish to share their address or through our organization.

If you own or work for a business that offers items that may be useful to families, please reach out to us.

Any caregiver, child life specialist, or treating physician can refer a child to our organization using this form.

Referral Form

All submissions will receive a reply. Each referral will be checked to make sure the child fits within our qualifications. As funds permit, we will accept referrals to our feature/program. We will announce on the home page any openings we currently have. Unfortunately, we may have to say no from time to time as funds may be limited. For those families, we would greatly appreciate any participation in the monthly discussions as well as telling your story.

All pictures featured on this website are of WylieRae at various points in her treatment, places we have visited during her treatment, or of children from our monthly feature. If your child’s picture is used and you wish it to be removed, please contact us via email or in writing.