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Resources

Additional cancer organizations and sites that may offer the information or resources you need...

PLEASE NOTE - These links are provided for informational purposes only.
A link's inclusion in this list does not necessarily imply an Angel's Hope endorsement.

Encouragement and Fun

The Never-Ending Squirrel Tale An uplifting and practical website to encourage and empower parents of kids with cancer when they feel the most discouraged and powerless.

CaringBridge Free, easy-to-create web sites that help connect friends and family when they need it most.

Information for Specific Cancers

American Brain Tumor Association A complete source for information about brain tumors, treatment options, clinical trials and living with a brain tumor.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Comprehensive site filled with information about leukemias and lymphomas.

Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Society Information and support for families of children with neuroblastoma.

Information and Guides

Young People with Cancer A handbook for parents full of lots of information and links to other resources.

Children's Cancer Web A guide to internet resources for children with cancer. Very comprehensive with lots of additional links.

American Cancer Society Comprehensive resource tool for information and additional links.

Hope Street Kids The Parents Guide has a very comprehensive list of publications, support resources and practical advice.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Founded in 1970 by a group of concerned parents of children with cancer, Candlelighters provides resources including support, advocacy and information.

Wish Granting

Make A Wish Grants wishes of children with life threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Grant-a-Wish Educational, recreational and supportive services to children who are battling life-threatening illnesses. In addition to Wish Granting, they also offer eight additional programs, including support group sponsorship and hospital housing, that provide support to critically ill children and their families throughout the treatment process.

Starlight Children's Foundation Starlight Children's Foundation's focus is to lift the spirits of seriously ill kids and their families at times of great stress and hardship. Services are provided for seriously, chronically and terminally ill children, aged 4 through 18 years.

Support and Assistance

Andrew's Helpful Hands Andrew's Helpful Hands Foundation helps families going through Bone Marrow Transplant, allowing parents to focus on their child during recovery. The process of going through a Bone Marrow Transplant has many facades. If a donor is needed, they will help you organize a Bone Marrow Drive. If finances are needed, they will help you with fundraisers, benefits, raffles, etc.

Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire Support for families in New Hampshire with assistance including: emotional support, limited financial assistance, and additional information.

Take a Swing at Cancer TASC is a non-profit corporation established in memory of cancer patients, raising funds to fight cancer.

Why Me A non-profit organization located in Worcester, Massachusetts for the support of families of children with cancer.

Cancer Centers
Listed hospitals have extensive informational resources and links to other related sites.

Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Memorial Sloan-Kettering's Pediatric Cancer Care
John Hopkins Oncology Center
St. Jude Children's Research Center

Housing Support while Receiving Treatments

The Neely House Founded by former Boston Bruin Cam Neely and his brother, The Neely House is a beautifully renovated wing at New England Medical Center with sixteen self-contained apartments. Anyone receiving cancer treatment in the Boston area is eligible to stay at The Neely House for a nominal charge.

Ronald McDonald Houses, Nation Wide. Links to Ronald McDonald Houses.

Ronald McDonald House, Boston The Ronald McDonald House in Boston, convenient to many hospitals, including Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Children's Hospital.

Camps and Retreats

Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Founded by Paul Newman, Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is a "Wild West" hideout in northeastern Connecticut, where children with cancer or other serious blood diseases do not have to sit on the sidelines.

Camp Sunshine Located in Casco, Maine, Camp Sunshine’s mission is to provide a respite for children with life threatening illnesses and their families who are facing the physical, emotional, and financial toll of severe illness with support and resources.

Children's Camping Oncology Association International International assembly of camping experiances for children with cancer. Includes a directory to help locate a camp near you.

Camp Quality New Jersey Camp Quality is a non-profit organization that provides free camping experiences and year-round support programs for children with cancer, and their families.

Dream Day on Cape Cod Bringing a ray of sunshine into lives of children with life threatening illnesses, Dream Day offers summer camp and various events throughout the year.

Airline Assistance

Corporate Angel Network Provides free air transportation to cancer patients traveling to and from recognized treatment centers in the U.S. without regard to their financial resources.

The Air Care Alliance A nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations dedicated to community service. The site will introduce you to all the groups listed whose volunteers perform public benefit flying for health care, patient transport, and other missions of public service.

Mercy Medical Airlift An organization dedicated to serving people in situations of compelling human need through the provision of charitable air transportation.

Books

Books on Pediatric Cancer Full list of pediatric cancer books with links to many other informational resources.