Family resources
Organizations we trust
You don't have to figure this out alone. These groups have helped families like ours with someone to talk to, a place to stay, and moments of joy along the way.
Help with pain and worry
Tools and people who make procedures, pokes, and medical fear easier for kids.
- Meg Foundation
Tools to help kids manage pain and medical anxiety.
megfoundationforpain.org
- Child Life On Call
Child life specialist support for families, wherever they are.
childlifeoncall.com
- Beads of Courage
Arts-in-medicine programs that honor each step of treatment.
beadsofcourage.org
Someone to talk to
Connection with other parents and people who have been where you are.
- Momcology
Peer support for pediatric cancer families.
momcology.org
- Imerman Angels
Free one-on-one mentoring with someone who has been there.
imermanangels.org
- Cancer Support Community (Gilda's Club)
Local community and emotional support for the whole family.
cancersupportcommunity.org
- American Childhood Cancer Organization
Support, information, and advocacy for families and survivors.
acco.org
A place to stay and practical help
Lodging near the hospital, financial help, and trusted information.
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
A place to stay close to your child's hospital.
rmhc.org
- National Children's Cancer Society
Emotional, financial, and educational support.
thenccs.org
- Blood Cancer United
Free support from nurses and social workers, plus financial help, for blood cancer families.
bloodcancerunited.org · formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Together by St. Jude
Clear, family-friendly information about childhood cancer from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
together.stjude.org
Something to look forward to
Friendship, mentors, and reminders that your child is more than a diagnosis.
- Team IMPACT
Matches kids with college sports teams.
teamimpact.org
- Connecting Champions
Mentors who help kids and young adults chase their dreams.
connectingchampions.org
Research and ways to give back
Organizations funding the science that will help the next family.
- Rally Foundation
Funding childhood cancer research.
rallyfoundation.org
- Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Research funding and family support.
alexslemonade.org
Know an organization we should add? Email us. Hello Brave isn't affiliated with these organizations. This page is general information, not medical advice. Please talk with your child's care team about their care.