Childhood Cancer Information and Services - American Childhood Cancer Organization
- 24-hour online peer to peer support group and online listserv - Clearinghouse to match families with sources of help - Computerized searches of protocols, treatment options, and literature - Conferences at regional and national levels - Extensive digital library of books, articles, and other information - Helps work with families to create a custom webpage and donations to honor their child in a fundraising platform. The organization will handle administrative requirements such as tax donation receipts and IRS reporting. - Hero Bead Program that combines art and medicine to help children and teens map out their childhood cancer treatment in a visually creative way (prices vary according to quantity ordered) - Offers a medical play kit (at no charge) and other toys and videos (for a fee) for children going through cancer treatment - Resources for additional help and community resources
Categories
Last assured
01/09/2024
Physical Address
6868 Distribution Drive, Beltsville, MD 20705
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday CST
Voice
Website
Application process
Call; email; visit website
Fee
Fees vary for beads
Eligibility
Childhood cancer survivors including those with learning disabilities; also parents, professionals, or anyone interested; statewide
Service area
MN
Agency info
American Childhood Cancer Organization
Organization providing information and support for families of children with cancer or childhood cancer survivors