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Patients are matched with volunteers based on shared interests to encourage authentic and enjoyable interactions.
Personalized Pairings
Sessions include discussions, collaborative games, and themed activities tailored to each patient’s passions.
Engaging Activities
Following each event, feedback is reviewed to ensure the program remains responsive to patient needs and interests.
Continuous Improvement
Through partnerships with organizations like World Child Cancer, as well as the generosity of our donors, we work to create measurable, lasting change.
In countries like the United States, approximately 80% of children diagnosed with cancer survive their disease. However, in developing nations such as the Philippines and Ghana, survival rates plummet to as low as 10%.
This staggering disparity represents thousands of young lives lost—not because their cancers are untreatable, but because they lack access to the resources, equipment, and expertise that could save them.
Delivering Critical Supplies
Providing hospitals with resource kits, medical equipment, and essentials that directly improve patient care.
Supporting Transportation Access
Funding transportation programs so families can reach hospitals earlier, leading to quicker diagnoses and timely treatment.
Investing in Research
Contributing to global research initiatives aimed at finding cures and developing affordable, accessible treatments.
Enhancing Medical Training
Contributing to global research initiatives aimed at finding cures and developing affordable, accessible treatments.
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Cancer Kids First operates three flagship service programs that address distinct but interconnected needs of pediatric cancer patients.
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Arts Program
Treatment Services Program
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Patient Interaction Program
Whether you're drawn to creative expression, event planning, or logistical coordination, each pathway offers an opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on children battling cancer.
Our Programs
Cancer Kids First operates three flagship service programs that address distinct but interconnected needs of pediatric cancer patients.
Whether you're drawn to creative expression, event planning, or logistical coordination, each pathway offers an opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on children battling cancer.
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Arts Program
Creativity that heals.
Uplifting pediatric cancer patients through personalized, creative works of art. By channeling volunteer talent into meaningful service, it provides patients with encouragement, distraction, and reminders that they are valued.
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Arts Program
Creativity that heals.
Uplifting pediatric cancer patients through personalized, creative works of art. By channeling volunteer talent into meaningful service, it provides patients with encouragement, distraction, and reminders that they are valued.
Delivering Critical Supplies
Providing hospitals with resource kits, medical equipment, and essentials that directly improve patient care.
Supporting Transportation Access
Funding transportation programs so families can reach hospitals earlier, leading to quicker diagnoses and timely treatment.
Investing in Research
Contributing to global research initiatives aimed at finding cures and developing affordable, accessible treatments.
Enhancing Medical Training
Contributing to global research initiatives aimed at finding cures and developing affordable, accessible treatments.
These items provide both distraction and joy, easing long hospital stays and reducing feelings of isolation.
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Arts Program
Uplifting pediatric cancer patients through personalized, creative works of art. By channeling volunteer talent into meaningful service, it provides patients with encouragement, distraction, and reminders that they are valued.
Creativity that Heals.
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In countries like the United States, approximately 80% of children diagnosed with cancer survive their disease. However, in developing nations such as the Philippines and Ghana, survival rates plummet to as low as 10%.
This staggering disparity represents thousands of young lives lost—not because their cancers are untreatable, but because they lack access to the resources, equipment, and expertise that could save them.
treatment services program
Strengthening pediatric cancer care in resource-limited countries by enhancing medical infrastructure, expanding specialized training for healthcare professionals, and developingpatient support systems.
Support that Lasts
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Patient Spotlight
Each week, a new patient is highlighted. Volunteers are given details about the child’s interests, guiding the creation of personalized artwork.
Quality Review
All submissions are reviewed to ensure quality and consistency before being distributed to hospitals or mailed directly to families.
Each card reminds patients that a global community is supporting them.
HAND
CRAFTED ARTWORK
Volunteers design handmade and digital artwork, including cards, bookmarks, posters, origami, bracelets, and crochet items.
A Powerful Source of Healing and Hope.
These items provide both distraction and joy, easing long hospital stays and reducing feelings of isolation.
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Treatment Services Program
SUPPORT THAT LASTS
Strengthening pediatric cancer care in resource-limited countries by enhancing medical infrastructure, expanding specialized training for healthcare professionals, and developing patient support systems.
02
Treatment Services Program
SUPPORT THAT LASTS
Strengthening pediatric cancer care in resource-limited countries by enhancing medical infrastructure, expanding specialized training for healthcare professionals, and developing
patient support systems.
Providing hospitals with resource kits, medical equipment, and essentials that directly improve patient care.
Delivering Critical Supplies
Funding transportation programs so families can reach hospitals earlier, leading to quicker diagnoses and timely treatment.
Supporting Transportation Access
Contributing to global research initiatives aimed at finding cures and developing affordable, accessible treatments.
Investing in Research
Contributing to global research initiatives aimed at finding cures and developing affordable, accessible treatments.
Enhancing Medical Training
Through partnerships with organizations like World Child Cancer, as well as the generosity of our donors, we work to create measurable, lasting change.
Strategic Partnerships & Donor Support
Collaboration
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The virtual setting protects patients with vulnerable immune systems, while also encouraging emotional resilience by providing moments of laughter, play, and companionship during treatment.
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Patient Interaction Program
Reducing isolation & supporting emotional well-being for pediatric cancer patients by hosting monthly virtual events that connect them with trained volunteers, create personalized moments of joy, and foster resilience through meaningful social interaction.
Connections that Count
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Through partnerships with organizations like World Child Cancer, as well as the generosity of our donors, we work to create measurable, lasting change.
In countries like the United States, approximately 80% of children diagnosed with cancer survive their disease. However, in developing nations such as the Philippines and Ghana, survival rates plummet to as low as 10%.
This staggering disparity represents thousands of young lives lost—not because their cancers are untreatable, but because they lack access to the resources, equipment, and expertise that could save them.
Delivering Critical Supplies
Providing hospitals with resource kits, medical equipment, and essentials that directly improve patient care.
Supporting Transportation Access
Funding transportation programs so families can reach hospitals earlier, leading to quicker diagnoses and timely treatment.
Enhancing Medical Training
Contributing to global research initiatives aimed at finding cures and developing affordable, accessible treatments.
Patient Interaction Program
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connections that
count
Reducing isolation & supporting emotional well-being for pediatric cancer patients by hosting monthly virtual events that connect them with trained volunteers, create personalized moments of joy, and foster resilience through meaningful social interaction.
Personalized Pairings
Patients are matched with volunteers based on shared interests to encourage authentic and enjoyable interactions.
Engaging Activities
Sessions include discussions, collaborative games, and themed activities tailored to each patient’s passions.
Continuous Improvement
Following each event, feedback is reviewed to ensure the program remains responsive to patient needs and interests.
The virtual setting protects patients with vulnerable immune systems, while also encouraging emotional resilience by providing moments of laughter, play, and companionship during treatment.
What makes this program most unique is its ability to bring the world into the hospital room. We have partnered with organizations such as the Toronto Zoo, aquariums across the country, and social media influencers to host interactive experiences that patients would not otherwise be able to enjoy.
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